Stephen M. Lukes, Jr.

Brett M. McCartney is chairman of the Board of Directors of Bayard and a director in the firm's litigation group. He concentrates his practice in the areas of corporate governance and complex commercial litigation, stockholder litigation, fiduciary duties, alternative entity disputes, class action, and derivative litigation. Brett is also a member of Bayard’s Executive Committee. Brett represents stockholders, directors and officers in litigation in the Court of Chancery in a variety of...

Keith E. Donovan is the Managing Partner of Morris James. He has over 20 years of experience litigating Delaware personal injury cases. Having started his career representing those in the insurance industry, he has a unique understanding of the tactics and strategies used by insurance companies in the defense of injury claims. Keith is a frequent speaker on personal injury insurance issues and on trial techniques and strategies. He is often selected by his peers to serve as an arbitrator and/...

Glenn Mandalas is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Land Use and Zoning. Glenn practices law in Lewes, Delaware Best Lawyers has recognized Glenn Mandalas since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Glenn Mandalas is held by other lawyers.

Steven R. Director (Steve) is senior counsel at Bayard. Steve has over 40 years of experience in private practice in the areas of business transactions, tax, trust planning and administration (both personal and corporate), estate planning and administration, and business succession planning. Through a “hands-on” approach, Steve develops effective strategies and follow-through steps to assist his entity and individual clients form, acquire, and sell businesses, resolve significant ...

Lewis C. Ledyard III practices in banking and finance Law , business organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships ), commercial finance law, equipment finance, project finance, and securitization and structured finance. Best Lawyers has recognized Lew since 2020 for his work in multiple finance and business-related practice areas. This recognition is based on peer review evaluations conducted among attorneys practicing in the same geographic region and areas of law. Based in Wilmington, Del...

Benjamin Strauss is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Benjamin practices law in Wilmington, Delaware Best Lawyers has recognized Benjamin Strauss since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Benjamin Strauss is held by other lawyers.

Chuck N. Kunz is a partner at Morris James LLP in Wilmington, Delaware. For nearly 25 years, he has represented secured and unsecured creditors, asset purchasers, trustees, lenders, and other parties in bankruptcy matters and commercial litigation in courts across the country, with a substantial focus on Delaware state and federal courts. Chuck’s practice includes Delaware bankruptcy and insolvency law and bankruptcy litigation . He advises clients in Chapter 11 proceedings, bankruptcy-...

Joseph O. Larkin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Joseph O. practices law in Wilmington, Delaware Best Lawyers has recognized Joseph O. Larkin since 2022. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Joseph O. Larkin is held by other lawyers.

Bruce W. Tigani is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Bruce W. practices law in Wilmington, Delaware Best Lawyers has recognized Bruce W. Tigani since 2011. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Bruce W. Tigani is held by other lawyers.

Robert G. Gibbs is a partner in the Georgetown, Delaware office of Morris James LLP. His practice includes business formation , commercial transactions , commercial lending, real estate transactions , and related civil litigation . Rob also advises clients on a range of business and operational matters affecting companies, property owners, lenders, and health care providers throughout Delaware. Rob has extensive experience with alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and completed the Delaware S...