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“Balancing the Scales of Justice in Favor of the Injured.™. David P. Cline, Esquire is licensed to practice law in Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, and New York plus the federal courts, the appellate courts, and the U.S. Supreme Court.  Our multi-state practice allows us the ability to represent people who are seriously injured over a large geographical region. We make personal appearances to clients who are confined to home and hospital due to their serious injuries. We limit our practice to people who have suffered serious personal injuries.  Our practice includes: automobile accidents, motorcycle accidents, tractor trailer truck accidents, medical malpractice, product liability, slip and falls, worker’s compensation, brain injury, electrocution, burn injuries, nursing home abuse & neglect, boating accidents, birth injuries and other serious personal injury claims.

Zach is an attorney with a focus on real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing, business law, and financial transactions. His personal touch involves deep business savvy and a tenacious yet collaborative approach.. A Wilmington native, Zach from Archmere Academy in 2005. He pursued his undergraduate degree from the University of Delaware, obtaining a BA in English language and literature in 2009. Zach immediately entered the work force as a real estate paralegal, closing high-volume residential transactions. He later transitioned to a strategic position with a Wilmington consultancy, where he participated in and orchestrated all human resources matters, as well as mergers and acquisitions, new entity development, executive liaison, contract negotiation and management, and commercial leasing matters.. After nearly a decade in the business world, Zach pursued his law degree from Delaware Law School as a night student while clerking for a local civil practice firm. He graduated summa cum laude in 2022. While in law school, Zach participated in Alternative Dispute Resolution Society and Transactional Law Honor Society competitions, and obtained Certificates of Achievement in property, civil procedure, equity, and commercial and residential real estate transactions.. Call Zach today for expert assistance with your real estate and transactional needs.

With over a
decade of personal injury, workers' compensation, and medical negligence experience, Samuel Pratcher has forged a great reputation as a trial lawyer. Mr. Pratcher has represented
1000s of victims injured in motor vehicle, slip and fall, at work, or medical
negligence matters. Mr. Pratcher's desire to obtain just compensation for his
clients is one of the things that separates him from other attorneys.. Mr. Pratcher previously worked for a regional defense law firm
and represented insurance companies, which makes him aware of the tactics that
insurance companies will attempt to use to lessen the value of his client's
cases. As a result, Mr. Pratcher is able to advise his clients and get just
compensation for their injuries.. Attorney Pratcher has received recognition from his peers as a
top personal injury lawyer in the State of Delaware (Delaware Today Magazine,
Top Lawyer 2013, 2016, 2019-2024). Attorney Pratcher has gained national
recognition from the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys with his
selection as a Top 10 personal injury attorney in Delaware from 2013 - 2024.
Super Lawyers selected Mr. Pratcher as a 2017 and 2018 Rising Star in the
practice of law for the State of Delaware. No more than 2.5% of Delaware
attorneys were selected for that honor. Super Lawyers selected Mr. Pratcher as
a top personal injury attorney from 2021 - 2025.. Mr. Pratcher has received the AVVO personal injury client's
choice of award from 2019 - 2023.. Mr. Pratcher focuses his law practice on plaintiffs' personal
injury, workers' compensation and medical negligence. The attention dedicated
to exclusively representing those that have been injured helps him remain up to
date on the latest changes in the law and better serve the needs of his
clients. With Mr. Pratcher you get a trial attorney that is not afraid to
litigate a case to get you the recovery that you deserve.. Mr. Pratcher’s reputation in the legal community has allowed him
to be appointed to the Delaware Supreme Court Rules committee, The Delaware
Superior Court Civil Rules committee, and The Delaware Rules of Professional
Conduct committee. These committees require that individuals be selected
or appointed by the Court. Mr. Pratcher’s willingness to serve the legal
community helps to ensure that his clients are properly represented and the
standard of excellence in the practice of law is being met.. Mr. Pratcher is admitted to practice in Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey,
and the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware.

Wendy's practice concentrates in the areas of labor and employment and general commercial law. She regularly represents management in a wide variety of industries and in locations throughout theUnited States. She provides counsel to human resources personnel and other members of management in both the public and private sectors regarding personnel policies and practices, union avoidance and collective bargaining, reductions in force, employee supervision, and discipline and discharge. She assists employers in defending claims of wrongful harassment, employment discrimination, wage and hours violations, and claims made under theADA, FMLA, and other state and federal employment statutes. She represents employers in regard to such matters in federal and state courts and before administrative agencies, including the EEOC, NLRB, and Delaware Public Employee Relations Board. In addition, she provides her corporate clients with advice on general business matters, including contract negotiation and regulatory matters.

We specialize in bringing the law to your corner. We are dedicated to understanding what results you want and to helping you understand what actions we can take on your behalf. We will work with you every step of the way to make sure that you understand the choices you are making and feel empowered to make them.

We help people recover full and fair compensation for injuries.  Our clients are often injured in car, workplace or other accidents.  They have medical expenses and lost income.  Sometimes they have permanent injuries. Some have life altering injuries and some will be alright in a couple of months. No matter how they were injured or how seriously they were injured, we focus on their case like it is the only case we have.. R. Clarke Speaks was born in Raleigh, North Carolina, on October 9, 1969. He resides with his wife and three children in Wilmington, North Carolina. Mr. Speaks attended East Carolina University, where he received his undergraduate degree in economics in 1993. After attending MBA School at East Carolina University, Mr. Speaks received his JD from the Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law at Campbell University in 1997 where he received the North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers Award. Also in law school, he clerked for the Honorable Malcolm Howard, United States district judge for the Eastern District of North Carolina. In addition, he completed an internship with the district attorney’s office for the Fifth Judicial District. Mr. Speaks has also worked for the insurance defense firm of Anderson, Daniel and Coxe and the injury law firm of Foster and Bradsher. In 1997, Mr. Speaks started R. Clarke Speaks, Attorney at Law. Since then, his practice has grown into Speaks Law Firm, P.C. He has devoted his entire professional career to the practice of litigation, including personal injury, criminal defense, and family law. Mr. Speaks has represented thousands of individuals, businesses, and organizations all over North Carolina as well as Virginia, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. He has submitted briefs to the North Carolina Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. He has argued before the North Carolina Supreme Court and the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Virginia. Mr. Speaks is in court on a daily basis and has been since 1997. He has written articles and co-authored a guidebook for young lawyers for the North Carolina Bar Association. In addition, he has been a presenter at continuing legal education seminars for the North Carolina Bar Association and other legal organizations. Mr. Speaks is the author of The North Carolina Auto Injury Book.  He has written other books and articles for lawyers and non-lawyers about car accident, persoanl injury and workers' compensation claims.

Tyler J. Waad, Esq. earned in Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from Delaware Law School – Widener University, graduating cum laude, and is admitted to the Bar of the Delaware Supreme Court for the state of Delaware. Prior to earning his J.D., Mr. Waad studied in the Alfred Lerner School of Business at the University of Delaware and received his B.S. degrees in both Finance and Economics. While in law school, Mr. Waad was a member of the Moot Court Honors Society, the Vice President of Moe Levine Trial Advocacy Honors Society, Vice President of the American Association for Justice and a member of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Society. Mr. Waad is also a member of the Melson Arsht Inn of Court, American Bar Association, and the Family Law Section of the Delaware State Bar Association.. Mr. Waad has been working for the Law Offices of Dana L. Reynolds since 2014 and focuses his practice exclusively on family law.

Tom is experienced in representing a broad range of entities in complex commercial bankruptcy cases including, among others, debtors, committees, debtor-in-possession lenders, secured and unsecured creditors, trustees, landlords, lessors, insurers, and parties purchasing assets. He regularly defends preference and fraudulent transfer actions and participates in the preparation of opinion letters regarding bankruptcy law matters in connections with complex commercial transactions.

Tom graduated from the University of Michigan with Honors, Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa in 1971. He was the author of numerous law review articles and was a speaker at national attorney conferences as a law student at the University of Virginia, graduating in 1975. While he attended the University of Virginia, he developed the university’s patent policy, which related to projects completed by scientists at the university. After graduation, he served as a law clerk for Federal Judge John T. Copenhaver in Charleston, West Virginia.. Tom worked briefly for a corporate and defense law firm in Louisville, Kentucky but then decided to devote his career to working for the “underdog”.. Tom moved to Wilmington, Delaware in 1978 and in 1981 co-founded Jacobs & Crumplar with Bob Jacobs. Tom is currently the Managing Director of the firm. He is a member of the Delaware and New Jersey bars and bar associations. He is also a member of the American Association for Justice and the National Crime Victim’s Bar Association.. In 1988 Tom obtained the second highest injury verdict – $ 75 million dollars – in United States history for an asbestos case. In 2010, he obtained the largest award – over $ 30 million dollars – against an individual church in United States history for a sex abuse case. This was one of the ten highest verdicts in the United States for 2010.. Tom is an Elder at Emmanuel Orthodox Presbyterian Church in Wilmington and has been extensively involved in local community groups.

Timothy J. Weiler is a Delaware bankruptcy attorney and owner of Tim Weiler Law in Wilmington, Delaware. The firm helps consumers eliminate debt through Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy.. Timothy J. Weiler was one of the few Delaware bankruptcy lawyers that were instrumental in convincing state legislators to change Delaware’s conservative exemptions. These changes have allowed numerous Delaware residents seeking debt relief to remain in their homes and keep more of their personal property. Mr. Weiler has been practicing bankruptcy law since 1990.

Tiffany is an attorney at the Inkell Firm in Wilmington, Delaware. Tiffany has 15 years of experience working with clients in civil litigation matters in Delaware and Pennsylvania. She is licensed to practice law in Delaware and Pennsylvania. In 2016, Tiffany was named to the Top 10 Personal Injury Attorneys Under 40 in Delaware by National Academy Injury Attorneys. She has also been recognized as a Top Lawyer by Main Line Today and Delaware Today.. Tiffany has experience handling civil cases from inception through to trial, jury and non-trial, and on appeal to the Delaware Supreme Court. She represents clients who have been injured as a result of automobile, truck, and motorcycle accidents, along with slip and falls, premises liability, and medical malpractice incidents.

Thomas A. Foley has been practicing law since 1989. His practice is devoted entirely to criminal defense. Mr. Foley defends all types of criminal cases, ranging from First Degree Murder to DUI. Mr. Foley is licensed in Delaware and the District of Columbia. He is also admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court.  Mr. Foley is a fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers.. Mr. Foley graduated from Miami University in 1982 and was commissioned as an officer in the United States Marine Corps, where he subsequently was awarded the Navy Commendation Medal. Following an honorable discharge from the Marine Corps, Thomas Foley studied law at the University of Detroit School of Law. After graduating cum laudein 1989, Mr. Foley served as a prosecutor with the Delaware Department of Justice until 1995, when he entered private practice.. Mr. Foley is married.  He and his family live in Wilmington.

The quickest way to find out about my background, including articles I have written and organizations I belong to, is to view my blog, called The Delaware Corporate and Commercial Litigation Blog, or to view my bio on the website of my firm, Lewis Brisbois--one of the largest law firms in the U.S.. I have published over 1000 articles on corporate and commercial litigation, some of which have been cited by the Delaware Supreme Court, the Delaware Court of Chancery, and the Delaware Superior Court. I have been publishing a legal ethics column for the last 25 years for the national publication of the American Inns of Court.. I have been hired as an expert on Delaware corporate law and Delaware LLC law.

The Lyons Law Firm is located at 1526 Gilpin Ave. Wilmington, Delaware 19806, right next to Trolley Square. I was born in Delaware and have lived here all my life. I attended Sanford Prep School, Brandywine High School (1975) , The University of Delaware, The George Washington University (B.A.1980) and The Delaware Law School of Widener University (J.D.1984) I passed the Delaware Bar in 1984. In law school I was selected as a member of the  Law Review based on my grades and writing ability. My law school classmates have acheived success as lawyers and judges, and in other fields, such as banking, including one who is currently the CEO of the Bryn Mawr Trust Company.  I have been a Trial Lawyer for over 26 years focusing exclusively on Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, and Social Security Disability litigation. I have appeared as an advocate in all Delaware Courts: the J.P.Court, the Court of Common Pleas, the Superior Court, the Court of Chancery, the Supreme Court and the following Federal Courts:  the United States District Court of Delaware, and the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals.  Depending on the severity of their injuries and the type of accident  sometimes my clients are forced to seek recovery in more than one of the practice fields referenced above at the same time. It is an advantage to them to have all their claims under on one roof. Suffice it to say experince counts. And If you want zealous representation -- Call me.

The Founder, Michele D. Allen has been a licensed attorney for more than 17 years working in the Labor and Employment law field. Michele brings extensive experience to the firm and has been recognized by her peers in Delaware Today Magazine with a Top Lawyer designation in the area of Labor & Employment Law and in the Pennsylvania and Delaware Super Lawyer Magazine. Allen & Associates continues to maintain a high level practice strongly advocating for each and every one of its clients, focusing on all aspects of employment law, including but not limited to, sexual harassment, discrimination, employee/retiree benefits (ERISA) contract negotiations, risk management and preventative counseling and on-site training, and litigation. Aside from working at the Firm and helping her clients, she is a wonderful mother and wife. Michele is a mother of two beautiful and wonderful boys. She is very supportive of her children by attending their lacrosse games and school activities, along with all the motherly duties. Michele enjoys spending time with her family on the boat during the summers and loves to travel during the winter.

The Family Law Advice Center, P.A. provides legal consulting services to unrepresented parties in Delaware's Family Court, with a reduced fee structure to assist litigants who are unable to afford a private attorney for representation, as well as parties who desire to represent themselves but need guidance. Second-opinion consultations, assistance with pleading preparation and research, and assistance with trial preparation are among the many services we offer. In addition to our normal business hours, we offer consultations by phone in the evenings and on weekends.  Call or e-mail

Susan D'Alonzo Ament is a partner in the personal injury group in the Broom Street office in Wilmington, Delaware. She concentrates on plaintiff’s personal injury and workers compensation litigation in Delaware.  Mrs. Ament is a former foster parent for the State of Delaware.  She currently serves as Guardian Ad Litem attorney through the Office of the Child Advocate for the Family Court of Delaware.

Stan Medlin is a native Tennessean and recent graduate of Vanderbilt University Law School. Stan's practice covers areas such as employment and labor law, probate administration, and family law.

Siena is a member of the Bankruptcy and Restructuring group at Morris James LLP. She focuses on commercial contract disputes, business restructuring, and insolvency joining Morris James, Siena completed a judicial clerkship with The Honorable William C. Carpenter, Jr. of the Superior Court of Delaware. She received her Juris Doctorate Degree from Widener University Delaware Law School in 2022, where she received the Outstanding Service Award. During law school, she served as a Judicial Extern to the Honorable Meghan A. Adams of the Superior Court of Delaware and as a Certified Legal Intern for the Veterans Law Clinic at Delaware Law School. Siena was a Moot Court Honors Society member and finished as a finalist in many moot court competitions. Siena additionally served as an active board member of the Student Bar Association. Siena received her B.A. in History from Bloomsburg University in 2019 with a triple minor in Legal Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, and Sociology, which she attended while serving as captain of the women's varsity tennis team.

Sean Meluney is a partner with Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP who is experienced in trial and appellate litigation in all of Delaware’s state and federal courts. Sean’s practice includes areas of corporate, commercial, and business litigation.  He handles complex litigation matters ranging from breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, business divorce, partnership disputes, and securities fraud.  Sean also represents employers and employees in matters including restrictive covenants, trade secrets, wage and hour, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, breach of contract, unfair competition and wrongful termination claims.

Scott is an experienced trial lawyer that has represented thousands of clients in New Hanover, Pender and Brunswick Counties since 2004.  Scott's primary practice areas include personal injury, worker's compensation and criminal defense which includes DWI and other traffic related matters.

Sara M. Balestra Menei was born in 1987 in Syracuse, New York. She received her B.A. in Hispanic Languages and Literatures with a related concentration in Latin American Studies from the University of Pittsburgh in 2009. In 2012, she received her Juris Doctor degree from Widener University School of Law, where she served as President of the Women's Law Caucus and Vice President of the Military Law Society.. In 2013, she was admitted to practice in Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. In 2014, she was admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware.. Ms. Menei is a member of the Delaware State Bar Association, the Delaware Trial Lawyers Association, the American Bar Association, and the Pennsylvania State Bar Association. She is also a member of the Delaware Trial Lawyers Association Amicus Committee. Her practice areas include personal injury (including automobile accidents and premises liability) and insurance law.

Ryan T. Keating is an experienced and skilled medical malpractice attorney at Morris James LLP, focusing exclusively on complex cases involving catastrophic injuries and wrongful death. He represents individuals in the States of Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania.. Ryan has litigated hundreds of medical malpractice cases covering a wide range of claims, including those involving birth injuries, spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, medication errors, hospital malpractice, surgery errors, emergency medicine errors, failures to diagnose, and nursing home neglect and abuse.. While Ryan now advocates for those who are victims of medical negligence, he previously spent several years defending medical providers and hospitals in medical malpractice cases. Ryan's experience as a defense lawyer gives him a greater understanding of how to successfully prosecute medical malpractice cases and achieve the best results for his clients. In addition to Ryan's experience and skills, he is supported by a team of medical malpractice lawyers, paralegals, and staff experienced in assisting clients through each of the challenges that arise during the course of a medical malpractice case.. Practice areas:• Birth Injury• Brachial Plexus Injuries at Birth• Cerebral Palsy• Failure to Diagnose• Failure to Diagnose Cauda Equina Syndrome• Hospital Medical Malpractice• Injury Law• Medical Malpractice• Negligence in Behavioral Health Facilities• Nursing Home Abuse/Neglect• Shoulder Dystocia

Robert Jacobs co-founded Jacobs & Crumplar in 1981. After graduating from City College of the City University of New York in 1963 with a Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering and receiving his law degree from Temple University in 1968, Bob practiced with the Wilmington law firm of Bader, Dorsey & Kreshtool before forming Jacobs & Crumplar. Jacobs applies his knowledge in chemical engineering to a variety of patent litigation cases. His experiences and successes in both engineering and patent litigation have made him an effective attorney in both State and Federal Courts.. Bob is a past president of the Delaware Trial Lawyers Association and has served on the Board of Governors of the American Association of Justice (formerly the Association of Trial Lawyers of America) since 1988.. He has also served as Committee Chairman in many facets of these two organizations, including the Section on Toxic Environmental and Pharmaceutical Torts.

Richard D. Abrams is a Partner at the firm’s Wilmington Delaware office who has been practicing law since 1991. A senior member of the firm’s Litigation Department, Mr. Abrams’s practice is focused entirely on the defense of insurance companies, claims against their insureds, and self-insured corporations. Mr. Abrams has tried numerous cases to verdict in both State and Federal court in Delaware, and has appeared many times before the Delaware Supreme Court, with an outstanding record of success in all forums.. Mr. Abrams specializes in the defense of catastrophic injury and property damage claims involving premises liability, construction defects, water infiltration, building envelope failures, motor vehicle and commercial transportation, product liability, foodborne illness, toxic tort, and professional liability claims against architects, engineers, design professionals, real estate and insurance agents. He also represents insurance companies in the defense of claims for bad faith and coverage.. Notable cases include: Recent defense verdict in supermarket slip and fall case where plaintiff suffered catastrophic back injuries causing him to become wheelchair bound. The jury rejected plaintiff’s liability theory, which was countered with overwhelming evidence by the defense. The pre-suit demand was $7,000,000.. Defended an insurance company in a coverage action brought in connection with consolidated foodborne illness claims against its insured. The underlying tort claims followed a hepatitis “A” outbreak caused by the consumption of contaminated green onions and sickening of over five hundred customers, including three fatalities. Claims exceeded the combined total of all available insurance, which was in the amount of $57,000,.. Obtained summary judgment in coverage action where an oil refinery defendant, in an underlying personal injury suit, claimed to be an additional insured under its subcontractor’s policy where the subcontractor was not a party in the underlying action. The demand against the refinery in the underlying claim was $10,000,.. Successfully defended a masonry contractor from a major water infiltration claim brought by a national commercial builder, where remediation costs exceeded $4,500,. A panel of construction lawyers and engineers found in favor of the masonry contractor following a two week binding arbitration.. Successfully defended a national brand poultry processor, where a forklift operator ran over a non-party vendor’s employee causing catastrophic crush injuries. The case resolved at mediation following two prior unsuccessful attempts, with an extremely favorable result for the poultry processor. The pre-suit demand was $6,000,.. Defended numerous cases to verdict where liability was admitted, with the only issue being damages. In all instances, the juries retuned verdicts for the plaintiffs, but awarded no compensation.. Obtained a defense verdict in ten minutes from a jury, following the presentation of a national supermarket’s defense in a slip and fall claim.. Mr. Abrams has enjoyed an AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell since 2011, its highest rating awarded to lawyers with the highest ethical standards and professional ability, according to their peers. He regularly lectures on the topics of premises liability, loss prevention, evidence management, mediation, and negotiation. Mr. Abrams has also worked as a lobbyist in connection with state weatherization agencies and electric power companies pursuing deregulation and weatherization funding, and is a Delaware Superior Court Certified Mediator.. Born in Atlantic City in 1965, Mr. Abrams moved to Delaware in 1988 to attend law school after graduating from George Washington University in Washington, D.C., with a degree in Psychology. Mr. Abrams has two grown daughters and three grandchildren. He currently resides in Wilmington and enjoys collecting baseball and music memorabilia, music trivia, theatre, concerts, and traveling.