Vernon M. Vassallo

Joseph O. Larkin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Joseph O., who practices law in Wilmington, Delaware, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joseph O. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jenness E. Parker is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Jenness E., who practices law in Wilmington, Delaware, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jenness E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Andrew S. Dupre is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Andrew S., who practices law in Wilmington, Delaware, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Andrew S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jason Liberi is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Jason, who practices law in Wilmington, Delaware, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jason is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Nathan Emeritz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Nathan, who practices law in Wilmington, Delaware, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nathan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Laura Simon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Laura, who practices law in Wilmington, Delaware, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Laura is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mr. Robinson’s practice focuses on corporate reorganizations and liquidations, creditors’ rights issues, and litigation arising in chapter 11 and chapter 7 bankruptcy cases. Mr. Robinson represents debtors, creditors’ committees, secured and unsecured creditors, plan administrators, trustees, purchasers of assets out of bankruptcy, and parties in adversary proceedings. He was recognized every year from 2008 to 2010 as a New Jersey Rising Star; every year from 2012 to 2015 as...

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....

Tom Hanson represents large and mid-sized companies in the resolution of complex business disputes. Tom pursues and defends claims involving breaches of fiduciary duty, corporate governance, breach of contract, purchase and sale agreements, limited liability company agreements, trade secret protection and restrictive covenants. Tom frequently appears before the Delaware Court of Chancery, the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware, and the Complex Commercial Litigation Division of t...

John T. Carroll, III has substantial experience representing a broad spectrum of clients, including secured lenders, trustees, creditors’ committees, and debtors-in-possession In bankruptcy proceedings and commercial loan workouts. John has a substantial practice in representing trustees in bankruptcy and currently represents trustees in the notable bankruptcy cases of American Business Financial Services, Inc., Fenwick Automotive Products Limited, Hospital Partners of America, Inc., HR...