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Nick Caggiano, Jr. is a member of Morris James' Business Transactions, Strategic Planning and Counseling Practice, a group that handles transactions for a wide range of clients, small and large.. In his practice, Nick helps clients to utilize Delaware corporations, limited liability companies, statutory trusts and other alternative entities in a variety of situations, from small business start-ups to complex commercial transactions. He can assist clients with forming and dissolving entities, structuring transactions, drafting and negotiating contracts, and providing Delaware legal opinions to support their closings. Nick also has significant experience and can advise clients negotiating energy industry and other industrial contracts.. ExperienceLegal OpinionsCorporation and Alternative Entity LawCorporate TrustSecuritizations, including mortgage back bondsProject finance, including alternative energyEquipment finance, including transportation assetsMergers and acquisitionsCorporate "divorce" including court appointed custodianshipSecured transactions. Professional AffiliationsDelaware Bar AssociationPennsylvania Bar AssociationAmerican Bar AssociationEnergy Bar AssociationAmerican Institute of Chemical Engineers

Melissa practices corporate and commercial litigation including stockholder class actions and derivative suits involving issues of corporate governance, officer and director fiduciary obligations, officer and director indemnity and the resolution of limited partnership and limited liability company disputes. Melissa also has significant experience negotiating and litigating “Business Divorce” matters, which consist of the legal separation of the owners of a privately held business.

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