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Life insurance lawyer handling: interpleader lawsuits; beneficiary disputes; delayed life insurance claims; and denied life insurance claims.

Kimberly Hoffman uses her 20+ years of experience to serve as lead counsel at Morris James LLP in real estate, healthcare and government relations matters. She has assisted clients with strategic planning, legislation, documentation, and formal proceedings before courts, federal, state, and local agencies, including Congress. She is the only Delaware attorney recognized as a Top Lawyer by Delaware Today in the areas of both Zoning and Healthcare law.. Kimberly represents a diverse group of businesses and high-net-worth individuals, including publicly traded companies, physician groups, health care IT providers, developers and construction companies, schools, telecommunications carriers, banks, churches, and investors. She project manages multifaceted legal matters including the transaction, government approvals and related litigation, including acquisition, financing, leasing, licensure and procurement, often acting as lead or local counsel in multi-state transactions. In addition to her front-end loan work for lenders, in the workout context, she advises on environmental issues, zoning permits and approvals during property disposition, and in pursuing foreclosure and similar remedies. Kimberly chairs the firm’s land use practice, heads the multi-disciplinary Morris James Healthcare Team, and edits the team's blog, .. Chambers USA has recognized Kimberly as a notable practitioner every year since 2007, noting in its commentary based on client interviews, that Kimberly "is extremely responsive, day and night," is described as a "top person" for land use regulation and zoning matters,” and "commended by clients for her ability in complex zoning law issues." Clients applaud her for understanding "not only the law itself, but also how individual federal, state and local agencies apply it in practice." Clients also recognize her "fine technical background and her expertise in complex zoning issues.". Experience:• Regional counsel for assisted living and memory care provider challenging validity of local zoning codes under the Fair Housing Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, and Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Person's Act• National coordinating counsel for disposition of 43 industrial plant sites to a subsidiary corporation• Closing on financing for 80 unit tax credit apartment complex• Approval of in-patient hospice and rehabilitation facilities• Zoning opinions supporting funding of a green energy transaction and refinance of a redeveloped shopping center• Certiorari appeals of Board of Adjustment and Planning Board decisions• Represented national builder with multiple drainage violation notices, resolving matter without fines or penalties being levied• Negotiated favorable resolution of boundary line dispute with railroad• Challenged deed restriction validity in court and achieved settlement enabling desired new use of high rise• Settlement of malpractice actions against surveyors/engineers for fraction of alleged liability• Ongoing creation, acquisition, and lease of numerous medical condominiums and free-standing facilities• Successfully negotiated and documented solar farm lease• Ongoing guidance to regional bank on environmental liabilities in workout context• Represented bank in transaction secured by government health care receivables• Subdivided numerous rural and urban lands into residential lots• Foreclosed on hotel property for lender• Real estate tax appeal resulting in $1,000,000 reduction assessed value• Represent national wireless communications providers in leasing and government relations matters• Strategic redevelopment of environmentally contaminated properties through the Brownfield's Development Program• Created and executed social media strategies in support of land use matters

Karla is the managing attorney at The Levinson Firm.  She went into practice with her father, the late Larry Levinson, in 2007.  Since then, Karla has assisted hundreds of Delaware families with asset protection and long-term care planning, and really enjoys giving families the good news that they have qualified for Medicaid and/or VA Benefits.

Josh Meyeroff chairs the medical malpractice group at Morris James. He represents injured persons in medical malpractice and negligence suits in Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania. Josh is a seasoned litigator, who has tried numerous cases to verdict and has obtained many successful results.. Prior to representing injured persons, Josh defended healthcare providers and hospitals in medical malpractice claims. His experience includes successful litigation outcomes involving wrongful death, birth injuries, surgical errors, failures to diagnose health issues--like cancer, and other serious medical issues. He has also worked with clinicians in a number of medical specialties, including primary care, family medicine, surgery, cardiology, and radiology. As a litigator, he is able to achieve successful results for his clients due to his hard-work, attention to detail, and focus on obtaining the best outcomes.. After many years, and after seeing numerous people who had been injured through no fault of their own, Josh realized that he could do more good by helping those who had been injured through the medical negligence of others. As a result, Josh decided to change the focus of his practice. He believes that his experience and knowledge of working on the defense side for many years has not only made him a better lawyer, but also gives him a unique insight into the tactics used by defendants to seek to deny or minimize compensation to injured persons. This allows him to anticipate and address those during the pendency of a case so that he can achieve the best results for those who have been harmed by the negligence of healthcare providers.. Josh knows that these matters are deeply personal and important to his clients, and he and his team make sure that they are available and to address any concerns or questions that may arise. Injured persons and families who have lost loved ones have any number of difficult and traumatic issues and Josh does whatever he can to ease his clients’ worries.. Practice areas:• Birth Injury• Brachial Plexus Injuries at Birth• Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Litigation• 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

Joe is a litigator and corporate counselor. While Joe litigates in all of Delaware’s state and federal courts, he specializes in corporate and alternative entity governance litigation in the Court of Chancery.   Joe’s Chancery litigation practice covers a broad range of matters, such as breach of fiduciary duty claims, corporate control issues, mergers and acquisitions, going-private transactions, corporate restructuring, proxy contests, preferred stock designations, stock repurchases, dissolutions, charter and bylaw amendments, and statutory proceedings under Delaware’s General Corporation Law.. Joe also represents clients in complex commercial litigation in state and federal court, including bankruptcy court.   He handles a wide variety of cases involving contracts, non-competition and non-solicitation agreements, business torts, trade secrets, financial instruments, debtor and creditor rights, director and officer liability, and intellectual property litigation.. Joe previously was a Shareholder in the Litigation Practice Group of Greenberg Traurig LLP.. While in law school, Joe was a Wolcott law clerk to the Honorable Randy J. Holland of the Delaware Supreme Court.

Jim McMackin chairs Morris James' Employment Law and Education practice. He provides comprehensive legal representation to Delaware’s school districts, numerous municipalities, and private employers. Jim routinely functions as primary counsel in state and federal court and arbitrations concerning wage and hour claims, constitutional claims, discrimination claims, labor grievances, alleged unfair labor practice actions, and employment contract disputes. His clients frequently consult with him for advice and counseling, policy drafting, and compliance audits and reviews.. The depth of Jim’s legal experience distinguishes him and gives his clients a unique advantage. Jim’s peers recognize him as a leader in the field of employment litigation. Chambers USA describes Jim McMackin as a knowledgeable and well-rounded lawyer for his enforcement of post-employment restrictions and his defense of discrimination claims.. Practice areas:• Education Law• Employment Law• Legislative Practice• Non-Compete and Trade Secret Protection• Small Businesses and Start-Ups

Jill Spevack Di Sciullo is an experienced, passionate, and trustworthy family law attorney at Morris James, who guides clients through all aspects of complex family law and domestic relations matters. With more than 20 years of experience, Jill offers a strategic approach to resolving disputes and works to achieve positive results through negotiation and advocacy. She is widely recognized for her compassion and commitment to seeking the best outcome for each client.. Jill is an attorney in the Family Law practice at Morris James. She has extensive experience representing clients in New Castle, Kent, and Sussex Counties. She assists clients who have a variety of domestic issues relating to divorce, separation, pre-and postnuptial agreements, alimony/spousal support, child custody, marital property, adoptions, guardianship, child support cases, and artificial reproduction matters.. Jill is a certified Family Court Mediator who assists families in resolving conflict. Her goal is to help parties reach a mutually beneficial resolution that meets the most important needs of each person. Jill also performs effective transactional work that includes reviewing and examining contracts, agreements, and legal transactions that are ancillary to domestic relations matters.. Jill serves as the Pro Bono Coordinator at Morris James. She actively represents pro bono clients in family law and domestic relations matters. As a member of the Board of Directors for Delaware Volunteer Legal Services, an organization that serves indigent residents in Delaware by providing quality, pro bono legal services, Jill has dedicated herself to ensuring that all members of our community have access to quality legal representation.. Jill was recognized by Best Lawyers of America 2022 for her representation of individuals in family law matters. The firm’s Family Law practice is ranked as the premier group of practitioners handling domestic relations matters in Delaware.. Experience:• Divorce proceedings• Division of Marital Property• Alimony/Spousal Support• Child Custody and Visitation• Child Support• Guardianship of Children• Step-Parent Adoptions• Adoptions• Negotiation and drafting of premarital agreements• Negotiating and drafting Gestational Carrier Agreements

Jeff Waxman represents debtors, official committees of unsecured creditors, official committees of equity holders, secured creditors, plan administrators, liquidating trustees, purchasers of assets, and a wide variety of creditor constituencies and interested parties in Chapter 11 cases. Jeff also represents Chapter 7 trustees, and plaintiffs, and defendants in bankruptcy-related preference and fraudulent transfer litigation.. Prior to entering private practice, Jeff served as a law clerk to The Honorable Mary F. Walrath, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Delaware, and to The Honorable Michael J. Kaplan, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of New York.. Jeff co-chairs Morris James’ Small Businesses and Start-Ups Group which provides a full range of legal services to assist small business owners to organize and transition their ideas to full-fledged businesses. The practice focuses on addressing issues that are of particular concern to entrepreneurs including initial corporate governance, employment, financing, tax issues, and liquidity.. Practice areas:• Bankruptcy and Restructuring• Committee Representations• Distressed Entity, Insolvency Counseling• Litigation and Liquidation Trustees• Small Businesses and Start-Ups• Bankruptcy in Mass Tort Litigation• Blockchain Technologies, Cryptocurrency Bankruptcies, and Claw-Back Litigation• Energy Industry

JACK JACOBS has more than 45 years of legal experience most notably serving on the Delaware Supreme Court from 2003–2014, and before that, as Vice Chancellor of the Delaware Court of Chancery since 1985. Before his appointment as Vice Chancellor, he practiced corporate and business litigation in Wilmington since 1968. Former Justice Jacobs is currently an Adjunct Professor of Law at the Law Schools of New York University, Columbia University, Vanderbilt University and the University of Pennsylvania. His practice includes advising companies and boards of directors on Delaware law issues, including fiduciary duties and with respect to mergers and acquisitions. Former Justice Jacobs is also available for mediation and arbitration proceedings and Special Committee and Special Litigation Committee investigations and monitorships in response to shareholder demands or government requirements. Former Justice Jacobs is recognized in the 2016 and 2017 editions of The Best Lawyers in America.

I represent employers and management in all phases of labor and employment law, including collective bargaining, employment counseling and litigation, class actions, and executive compensation.  My experience includes practice before state and federal trial and appellate courts in matters arising under the NLRA, ADEA, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, ADA, FLSA, WARN Act, Section 301 of the Taft-Hartley Act, Section 1113 of the Bankruptcy Code, and injunction, breach of contract, and employment cases.. Trade Secrets / Noncompetition Executive Compensation Wage & Hour Litigation (Class Action) Employment Counseling & Litigation Labor Relations Collective Bargaining Unfair Labor Practices

I have been in private practice  for 36 years.   My concentration has been in personal injury--auto accidents, slip and falls, work injuries, products cases, and medical malpractice.   I have also served as an arbitrator in many cases.  Prior to going into private practice, I held positions at the American Law Division of the Library of Congress, Captain  JAGC in the United States Army, legal Department of Dupont.  I also received a Ph.D in law from the University of London.  My Ph.D thesis was published as a book,Inside Justice, by Associated University Presses (USA, Toronto, and London).  I am a native Delawareean, thus, a loyal Blue Hens fan.  My office building is on the National Register of Historic Places.  I have developed a great interest in historic preservation  and have been involved in historic preservation litigation on behalf of clients.  I have been married to Sonia for 47 years, have two children, Anne-Melanie and spouse Michael, Bill and spouse Charmaine, and two grand children, Michael and Robynn.

I am an Associate in the firm’s Bankruptcy and Corporate Restructuring Department. I counsel debtors, secured and unsecured creditors, and statutory committees in Chapter 11 cases and out-of-court restructurings.

I am very proud to be a personal injury lawyer, I take great pride in helping injury victims and getting them the best settlements possible.. Although nothing is more valuable than your health, if you've been injured, you can count on my complete loyalty and effort. I lead one of Delaware's biggest personal injury law offices. We refuse to represent any insurance companies becaues I believe my client's come first.. I'm very proud that lawyers think so highly of my and my office's skill that they have many times referred cases, including cases that had very large settlement value and/or were very complex, to us.. I practice with my brother and both my sons. All of us are lawyers licensed in Delaware. We are a law office that isn't afraid to go to trial for our clients and the insurance companies know it, and know we have a impressive string of courtroom victories.. If you've been injured, don't be afraid to hire us, we work on a contingency basis, and you pay us nothing unless we win. Put another way, there is no risk for you, any costs my office advances and if we win, we get paid, and if there is no recovery, you walk away and owe my office zero.. However, I want to assure you, my brother, sons and I are pros, we know what we're doing and if you hire us, we are going to go all out to get win and get you top dollar. If you've been in a car accident, job injury, slip and fall, etc, don't hesitate to call us, or, or contact us through or our website, .

I am a Partner at Rhoades & Morrow, LLC, where I dedicate my practice to helping injured individuals and their families throughout Delaware. For more than 20 years, I have represented clients in personal injury and workers’ compensation matters, guiding them through some of the most difficult times in their lives.. After earning my law degree cum laude from New England School of Law, I was admitted to practice in Delaware, Massachusetts, and the U.S. District Court for Delaware. Over the course of my career, I have had the privilege of serving in leadership roles that strengthen the legal community, including as Past President of the Delaware Trial Lawyers Association and Chair of the Workers’ Compensation Section of the Delaware State Bar Association. I also regularly present at seminars on trial advocacy, workplace injuries, and ethical practice, which helps me stay current and share knowledge with my peers.. My approach to every case is simple: combine strong legal advocacy with genuine care for my clients. Whether it’s fighting for fair compensation after a workplace injury or pursuing justice in a serious accident case, I work to ensure every client’s voice is heard.. In addition to my professional work, I am committed to serving the community, including representing children in Delaware’s foster care system. I am also proud to have been recognized among Delaware Today’s “Top Lawyers” for my work on behalf of injured clients.. With offices in Wilmington, Newark, Milford, and Lewes, our firm is accessible to clients across the state. If you are looking for a lawyer who will listen, advocate, and stand by you every step of the way, I would be honored to help.

I am a Delaware trial attorney focusing my practice on criminal defense. Our firm, Collins & Associates, handles everything from DUIs to murder cases.  We represent clients facing misdemeanors, felonies, juvenile charges, and traffic offenses. We also do appeals, pardons and expungements.. In other words, I work with people who really need a lawyer.  The right lawyer-client relationship is very important. That’s why we don’t charge for consultations—so you can get to know me and decide if we can work together effectively.  You need to trust your lawyer if he is going to help you make the right decisions about your case.  You can count on me to be knowledgeable about the law, skilled in court, and to give maximum effort on your behalf.. Our office is in downtown Wilmington, Delaware.   Please don't make any decisions about your criminal case without first consulting with a lawyer!

I am a bankruptcy, restructuring, litigation and renewable energy lawyer.   I have over 20 years of experience in the restructuring field involving many of the largest and most complicated business reorganizations, out-of-court restructuring matters, workouts, liquidations and distressed acquisitions and sales in Delaware’s state and federal courts, as well as in other jurisdictions across the country.. I also have wide-ranging commercial transactions and other transactional experience, representing clients as in-house counsel, as well as a private practitioner.   From 2005 to early 2009, I served as General Counsel of NextEra Energy Resources LLC, a clean energy leader and one of the largest competitive energy suppliers in North America.   At NextEra, I oversaw all legal aspects relating to the company’s activities.. Prior to entering private practice in 1996, I was a member of the corporate legal department for The Columbia Gas System, Inc., where I focused primarily on the bankruptcy proceedings of Columbia and its subsidiary, Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation, until their successful emergence from bankruptcy protection in 1995.

Greg is a partner at the Wilmington, Delaware law firm of Pinckney, Weidinger, Urban & Joyce, LLC and a member of the firm’s Business Restructuring and Bankruptcy Group. He has been involved in all aspects of financial restructuring and bankruptcy proceedings in Delaware and in other jurisdictions on behalf of a wide range of clients, including debtors, corporate and individual creditors, committees and other parties in interest. In addition, Greg has represented clients in corporate, commercial and bankruptcy-related litigation matters before the Delaware Court of Chancery, the United States District Court for the District of Delaware and the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.

Formerly a DuPont scientist, I am now a patent lawyer with a Martindale-Hubbell, AV Preeminent® peer review rating. My career is focused on patent procurement and resolving patent disputes, mostly patent litigation. I began my legal career in New York City at a preeminent IP firm with a great track record of serving some of the most illustrious American inventors, including Thomas Edison, Alexander Graham Bell, Edwin Land, and the Wright brothers. In 2004, I relocated to Delaware, a state with its own proud tradition of innovation.. Throughout my career I've focused on securing and enforcing infringed patent rights and defending those wrongfully accused of infringement, in district courts across the United States.   I've been on the successful side of some of the largest patent litigations ever tried.  I've lead decisive expert examinations in patent jury trials and co-counseled many clients to victories through trial and through favorable early settlements.. I am an associate editor and co-author of two textbooks published by the American Bar Assocation (ABA) on the special procedures of pharmaceutical patent litigation ("ANDA Litigation").. I also assist innovative companies in protecting their inventions by obtaining patents in the first instance, through my certification as a Registered Patent Attorney with the United States Patent & Trademark Office.  I've helped clients obtain patents in technologies ranging from chemical innovations to improve light reflection to advanced integrations in multi-channel software platforms.

Few events in life are more emotionally and financially devastating as the bresk-up of a family or relationship.  It touches all aspects of your life.. With more than 30 years experience I can help you navigate through divorce, custody, suppport, property division and protection orders.  We work as a team to move you forward.

Family and elder care planning are important parts of living and aging.  Suzanne and her dedicated staff can help you understand the legalese and the steps you may want to take to protect yourself, your family and your wishes as you journey through life.

Eve focuses her practice on intellectual property and complex commercial litigation in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware, and corporate and complex commercial litigation in the Delaware Court of Chancery.. In District Court, Eve has represented plaintiffs and defendants in patent infringement, copyright and trademark cases in a broad range of subject matters, including pharmaceutical drugs (including ANDA matters), information technology, and telecommunications technology. Her extensive experience in complex commercial litigation matters includes trade secrets, business torts, contracts, and non-competition and non-solicitation agreements.. Eve’s Court of Chancery experience includes a wide variety of cases involving breach of fiduciary duty claims, corporate control issues, officer and director indemnity, and statutory proceedings under the Delaware General Corporation Law. Eve also counsels Delaware corporations on corporate law and governance issues, and provides third-party opinions related to Delaware corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, and statutory trusts.

Evan O. Williford has extensive experience in corporate litigation before the Delaware Court of Chancery and Supreme Court specifically, and commercial litigation before Delaware courts in general. Mr. Williford also advises clients on questions regarding Delaware business law that are non-routine or likely to lead to litigation.. Mr. Williford has authored a number of articles on Delaware corporate law in such publications as The M&A Lawyer, the Corporate Governance Advisor, and Insights.. Mr. Williford grew up in Delaware, receiving his Bachelor of Arts in English Literature magna cum laude from the University of Delaware, and his Juris Doctor from Cornell Law School cum laude. While in law school Mr. Williford was an Articles Editor for the Cornell Law Review. After law school Mr. Williford clerked for Chief Justice E. Norman Veasey of the Delaware Supreme Court, then practiced for a number of years with two Delaware firms well-respected in corporate litigation.. Mr. Williford is admitted to practice law in Delaware state court and the United States District Court for the District of Delaware.. Mr. Williford publishes periodic updates on Delaware law at the Delaware Corporate Law Update:  .

Erin Brignola devotes 95% of her personal bankruptcy/individual bankruptcy practice in New Castle County, Kent County and Sussex County in Delaware.  Erin Brignola helps individuals and business file successfully for debt relief. Erin Brignola provides attention to detail to tailor her representation to each client’s individual needs. Erin Brignola provides remedies for each individual and/or small business owner to protect their assets including their home, cars, bank accounts, retirement accounts and their business and income livelihood.. Erin Brignola has and continues to actively serve her Delaware Community as a legal service volunteer attorney for the Delaware State Bar Association, and Delaware Volunteer Legal Services and serves on the referral panel. Since the inception in 2006, she has proudly served as the Vice-Chair to the Consumer Bankruptcy Section to assist and mentor other attorneys to become better advocates for their clients. She is well known in the Delaware legal community as someone who is easily approachable and will always try to help. Erin is a member of many organizations both locally and nationally to continue her education to provide for her clients the best possible results. She is voted every year as a TOP Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney in Delaware Today magazine. (2001-2024). Erin Brignola has been a speaker and guest lecturer for many local and national organizations regarding the elements of bankruptcy case law and the interaction of bankruptcy law in family law, real estate title and foreclosure issues, and wills and inheritance.. If you need to file personal bankruptcy in Delaware, call Erin Brignola with your questions so that she and her team can help you make informative decisions about filing for individual bankruptcy in Delaware.. #personalbankruptcydelaware #personalbankruptcyattorney #bankruptcynewcastlecounty #bankruptcysussexcounty #bankruptcykentcounty

Eric J. Monzo focuses his practice primarily on issues relating to business restructuring and insolvency. He regularly represents a wide range of stakeholders including corporate debtors, commercial creditors, official and unofficial committees, trustees, lender groups, agents to syndicated lending groups, financial institutions, principal financial and private equity sponsors, officers, insurers, accountants, and financial advisors.. Eric handles matters relating to the restructuring and liquidation of companies in a broad range of industries with specialization in construction, energy, finance, food and beverage, healthcare, technology, transportation, real estate and retail. Eric is experienced in representation of clients regarding multi-jurisdictional and international insolvency proceedings and litigation.. A specific area of focus of Eric’s practice includes assisting clients regarding complex legacy liability issues in bankruptcy such as environmental, pension, union and similar types of claims.. While in law school, Eric was a member of Law Review. Upon graduation, Eric served as the law clerk for The Honorable Mary Pat Thynge, United States Magistrate Judge, United States District Court, District of Delaware. Eric earned a certification in employee benefits and estate planning through the Temple University School of Law and assists entities, such as employee and healthcare benefit plans and trustees relating to issues of executive compensation, deferred compensation, severance, and ERISA in the context of bankruptcy.. Practice areas:• Bankruptcy and Restructuring• Committee Representations• Distressed Entity, Insolvency Counseling• Litigation and Liquidation Trustees• Corporate and Fiduciary Litigation• Legal Opinions• Bankruptcy in Mass Tort Litigation• Blockchain Technologies, Cryptocurrency Bankruptcies, and Claw-Back Litigation• Energy Industry

Elizabeth Barnes Lewis, a native of Delaware, graduated from the University of Delaware and the Delaware Law School before she came to work at Jacobs & Crumplar. She is admitted to practice law in Delaware, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. She is also admitted to practice in the United States Court of Federal Claims and the United States Supreme Court.. She has been associated with Jacobs & Crumplar, P. A. since 1993 and is a Director of the firm.. She is a member of the Delaware Trial Lawyers Association where she previously spent many years serving in various positions on the board. She is also a member of the American Association of Justice.