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Michael R. Ippoliti, a solo practitioner, has been practicing law for more than twenty years in Wilmington, Delaware.  The primary focus of his practice has always been worker’s compensation.  While in the past Mr. Ippoliti worked for many insurance companies, he has established a track record of success helping injured people in Delaware.  Mr. Ippoliti draws on his significant experience and knowledge of the worker’s compensation system to preserve and protect the rights of working men and women (and their families) who are injured or become ill as a result of their employment.  His passion and relentless commitment are deeply rooted within his own working class family.   Mr. Ippoliti also handles personal injury/motor vehicle cases.. Mr. Ippoliti graduated cum laude from Temple University with a B.A. in Criminal Justice in 1983, and earned his J.D. Degree from Delaware Law School at Widener University in 1987.  Mr. Ippoliti is a member of the Worker’s Compensation Section of the Delaware State Bar Association.  He is a committee member for the Worker’s Compensation Section of the American Bar Association, and a member of the Worker’s Compensation and Workplace Injury Section of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America.  He is also a member of the Labor and Employment Law Section of the American Bar Association.  Mr. Ippoliti has frequently lectured on worker’s compensation issues.

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 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.

A native Delawarean, I am a graduate of the University of Delaware and The Dickinson Law School of Penn State University.  I have been in practice since 1982, and served as a judicial clerk for the Superior Court of the State of Delaware, prior to entering private practice.  I have spent my entire career representing injured workers and also protecting the rights of insurance carriers on questionable claims, with almost 30 years of litigation before the Delaware Industrial Accident Board.. I am a three time winner of the Delaware Today Magazine "Top Lawyer" award for best work comp attorney, and have the distinction of being the only Delaware lawyer recognized as a "Top Lawyer" for both the claimant and the defense.  For the last several years I have been cited in The Best Lawyers in America for workers compensation and have also been recognized as a Top Lawyer in the Journal of Corporate Counsel.. My blog, The Delaware Detour & Frolic, has been named among the "Top 25" national blogs for workers'compensation and workplace issues by LexisNexis since 2009.  I have also since 1997 published the only newletter that reports on and highlights Delaware IAB rulings, The Delaware CaseLaw Update.. I am a frequent speaker and faculty member for continuing education in the area of workers'compensation, serving as a moderator and faculty for the Sterling Advanced Workers' Compensation Seminar as well as the annual DE State Bar Assn. Annual Workers' Compensation Seminar.  I have a special interest in the 2008 amendments to our medical treatment statute, and specifically the area of Utilization Review and the DE Health Care Practice Guidelines.

Experienced Workers Compensation attorney serving clients in Wilmington and surrounding areas.

Experienced Workers Compensation attorney serving clients in Wilmington and surrounding areas.

Experienced Workers Compensation attorney serving clients in Wilmington and surrounding areas.

Experienced Workers Compensation attorney serving clients in Wilmington and surrounding areas.

Experienced Workers Compensation attorney serving clients in Wilmington and surrounding areas.

Experienced Workers Compensation attorney serving clients in Wilmington and surrounding areas.

Experienced Workers Compensation attorney serving clients in Wilmington and surrounding areas.

Experienced Workers Compensation attorney serving clients in Wilmington and surrounding areas.

Experienced Workers Compensation attorney serving clients in Wilmington and surrounding areas.

Experienced Workers Compensation attorney serving clients in Wilmington and surrounding areas.

Experienced Workers Compensation attorney serving clients in Wilmington and surrounding areas.

Experienced Workers Compensation attorney serving clients in Wilmington and surrounding areas.

Experienced Workers Compensation attorney serving clients in Wilmington and surrounding areas.

Experienced Workers Compensation attorney serving clients in Wilmington and surrounding areas.

Experienced Workers Compensation attorney serving clients in Wilmington and surrounding areas.

Experienced Workers Compensation attorney serving clients in Wilmington and surrounding areas.

Experienced Workers Compensation attorney serving clients in Wilmington and surrounding areas.