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Tyler O’Connell is a partner in the Corporate and Commercial Litigation group. He represents companies, members of management and investors in business disputes before the Delaware courts. Tyler also counsels directors, officers and managers of Delaware business entities in connection with transactions that involve litigation risk. Tyler has represented parties in the Delaware Court of Chancery in disputes over the ownership, control, and management of Delaware business entities, includ...

Cliff C. Gardner is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Cliff C. practices law in Wilmington, Delaware Best Lawyers has recognized Cliff C. Gardner since 2023. 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 Cliff C. Gardner is held by other lawyers.

Ericka F. Johnson is the chair of the restructuring and reorganization practice at Bayard. She advises companies and creditors to maximize the value of assets/recoveries whether it is through an in-court or out-of-court financial restructuring or dissolution. Ericka also helps buyers navigate the purchase of distressed assets and directors and officers in understanding fiduciary duties in an insolvency setting. She is a top advocate with a diverse practice spanning a wide range of industries....

Stephen B. Brauerman (Steve) is a director at Bayard and member of the firm’s litigation group. He concentrates his practice in the areas of corporate, commercial and intellectual property litigation in Delaware’s state and federal Courts. He has litigated a wide array of cases involving fiduciary duty claims, corporate and alternative entity control disputes, advancement/ indemnification, breach of contract, antitrust, securities, patent infringement, copyright infringement, and ...

Joseph Cicero is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Joseph practices law in Wilmington, Delaware Best Lawyers has recognized Joseph Cicero 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 Joseph Cicero is held by other lawyers.

Anthony W. Clark has handled high-profile bankruptcy-related matters for diverse industry giants with transactions ranging in the multibillions. With decades of experience representing debtors, creditors, and acquirers, he regularly advises on corporate, securities, and general litigation matters. The former head of a major law firm’s Delaware Corporate Restructuring & Bankruptcy and Bankruptcy Litigation Practice for more than 25 years, he focuses his practice on Chapter 11 debtor ...

Ted Murphy began practicing Immigration Law in 1994. During his early years as a sole practitioner, he represented individuals in detained and juvenile immigration matters. In 1997, he entered federal service, where he spent more than a decade with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the former Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). His background includes work on complex immigration cases and regular speaking engagements addressing developments in immigration law. In 20...

Matthew R. Fogg focuses on Personal Injury Litigation , Product Liability Litigation , and Workers' Compensation Law . He represents individuals and families throughout Delaware in matters involving serious injuries, workplace accidents, and product-related claims. Based in Wilmington, Matt has been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2021 for his work in Delaware personal injury litigation, product liability litigation, and workers' compensation law. This recognition is based on peer review wit...

Nathan P. Emeritz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Nathan P. practices law in Wilmington, Delaware Best Lawyers has recognized Nathan P. Emeritz since 2025. 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 Nathan P. Emeritz is held by other lawyers.

Veronica Faust focuses on Delaware real estate and land use law . Based in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, she represents clients in matters involving land development, zoning, permitting, and real estate-related issues. Best Lawyers has recognized Veronica since 2024 for her work in Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. The recognition is based on peer review within the legal profession and reflects the regard of attorneys practicing in the same geographic region and areas of law.