Top Construction Lawyers Near Me in Wilmington Area

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.

Mr. Heisman has been litigating complex commercial disputes on a national basis for over thirty years. His experience includes intellectual property litigation, unfair competition claims, trade secret and employee non-compete cases as well as construction and general business litigation. Mr. Heisman also provides counseling, transactional and litigation services to technology companies including SaaS, PaaS and CSP's.

Born Penns Grove, New Jersey, November 5, 1951.  Preparatory Education:  B.A., magna cum laude, University of Delaware, 1975.  Member Phi Kappa Phi, Omicron Delta Kappa, and Pi Sigma Alpha honor societies.  Legal Education:  J.D., University of Chicago, 1978.  Mr. Cottrell is a Principal of Tighe & Cottrell, P.A., a mid-Atlantic regional law firm with offices in Wilmington, Delaware; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Baltimore, Maryland; and Woodstown, New Jersey.  He is admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland and Illinois.. LECTURER: "Understanding the Defense Issues for the New Claims-Made Form," New York City, February 9-10, 1987, Sponsored by Executive Enterprises, Inc.  "Contracting as a Risk Management Tool," Delaware Law School, November 21, 1986.  "Architect-Engineer Liability Under Pennsylvania Law," April 7, November 7 and 14, 1986, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, Sponsored by the Cambridge Institute and the American Construction Owners Association.  "Insurance for Construction Projects," October 23, 1986, Philadelphia Bar Association.  "Bonding and Insurance for the Construction Process,"  Philadelphia Bench/Bar Conference, September 26, 1986.  Occasional Lecturer, "Professional Liability" course, Delaware Law School, 1985-86.  Construction Law Institute Annual Seminars, 1983 & 1984.  Invited Counsel Lecturer, Shand, Morahan & Co., Inc., Evanston, Illinois, 1982 & 1984.  Invited Lecturer, Cont. Ed. course on "Professional Practice for the Architect," University of Illinois, Circle Campus, 1982.  Invited Lecturer on "Computer Liability and Insurance," St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance Co., 1984.  "Computer Fraud Seminar," Chicago, November 1, 1984, Sponsored by the Insurance School of Chicago and the Chicago Suburban CPCU Society.  "Computer Crime Exposure & Risk Management Alternatives," Nashua, NH, March 29, 1985, Sponsored by the National Society of CPCU and the New Hampshire CPCU Chapter.  Faculty Lecturer, Insurance School of Chicago, 1985.  Faculty Lecturer, "Trial Advocacy" course sponsored by the Chicago Bar Association, 1983-85.  "Contribution and Comparative Negligence - The New Theories of Liability Apportionment," Chicago, November 14, 1983, Sponsored by the Hospital Risk Management Society of Metropolitan Chicago. "Malpractice and Risk Management Developments,"  Chicago, October 14, 1983, Annual Health Law Symposium sponsored by the Illinois Association of Hospital Attorneys.. Most recently, Mr. Cottrell has been a lecturer for a series of Lorman seminars on construction law held in Delaware, including:  “Construction Management & Design-Build” (February 15, 2006); “Construction Delays” (March 3, 2006); 8/10/05 Wed.  “AIA Contracts” (August 10, 2005); “Public Contract Code and Competitive Public Bidding” (July 21, 2005); “Resolving Construction Nightmares” (February 22, 2005); “Fundamentals of Construction Contracts” (September 30, 2004); “Tricks, Traps & Ploys Used in Construction Scheduling” (April 20, 2004).. AUTHOR:  Editor-in-Chief, Law Practice Notes, Barrister, 1984 to 1988.  Contracts Editor, Law Practice Notes, Barrister, 1983-84.  Associate Director, Construction Law Institute, 1982-84.  Author, Architect-Engineer Liability Under Pennsylvania Law (1986); Co-editor, Corporate Directors and Officers Liability, Insurance and Risk Management (NYC, Executive Enterprises, Inc. 1989); "Claims Made: The Judicial Record," Best's Review, July 1986; "The Importance of Project Description," The Construction Specifier, July 1986; "A Blueprint as to the Liability of Architects and Engineers," 60 Chi. Kent L. Rev. 163 (1984); "Computer Insurance for the Architect/Engineer," January 1985 issue of The Profit Center; "Risk Shifting Devices and Third-Party Practice," 14 Loyola U. Chi. L. J. 467 (1983); "Third-Party Liability Insurance: Protection in Case of Computer Error," April 2, 1984 COMPUTERWORLD; "Computer Insurance," August 22, 1984 edition of PC Magazine; "Negligence: Doctrine in a State of Flux," October 1984 issue of Risk Management; "What the Courts Say About Failure to Notify," February 1985 issue of Risk Management; Chapter author, Legal Handbook for Architects, Engineers and Contractors, Vol. 2 (1986); Chapter author, "Liability for Shop Drawing Review," Architect and Engineer Liability: Claims Against Design Professionals, (2006).

Bill, a Certified Elder Law Attorney and member of the Special Needs Alliance, began his law career in 1982 and decided to focus on estate and elder law exclusively in 1992. Over his career he has helped thousands of individuals and families with estate planning, family trusts, veterans’ benefits, Medicaid planning and probate. A native of Delaware, Bill’s character and demeanor set the tone for the entire Estate & Elder Law Services team. His practice is welcoming, serves clients with compassion and helps people make decisions for protecting their assets, families and themselves.. After high school Bill joined the Marines, an experience that provided the foundation for his personal and professional beliefs and values. Following his service, Bill entered the Reformed Episcopal Seminary, earning his Bachelor of Divinity degree in 1979. After graduation from Rutgers Law School and his admission to the Delaware Bar, Bill began his legal career as a prosecutor.. He sees this work as a ministry because he is helping the elderly and others whose worries are eased by the services he and his team provide.. Bill and his wife, Gail, have a daughter, Julie. In addition to the many activities Bill is involved with in the community, he is an avid outdoor sportsman who delights in the time spent with family, friends and colleagues.

Experienced Construction attorney serving clients in Wilmington North and surrounding areas.

Experienced Construction attorney serving clients in Wilmington North and surrounding areas.

Experienced Construction attorney serving clients in Wilmington North and surrounding areas.

Experienced Construction attorney serving clients in Wilmington North and surrounding areas.

Experienced Construction attorney serving clients in Wilmington North and surrounding areas.

Experienced Construction attorney serving clients in Wilmington North and surrounding areas.

Experienced Construction attorney serving clients in Wilmington North and surrounding areas.

Experienced Construction attorney serving clients in Wilmington North and surrounding areas.

Experienced Construction attorney serving clients in Wilmington North and surrounding areas.

Experienced Construction attorney serving clients in Wilmington North and surrounding areas.

Experienced Construction attorney serving clients in Wilmington North and surrounding areas.

Experienced Construction attorney serving clients in Wilmington North and surrounding areas.

Experienced Construction attorney serving clients in Wilmington North and surrounding areas.

Experienced Construction attorney serving clients in Wilmington North and surrounding areas.

Experienced Construction attorney serving clients in Wilmington North and surrounding areas.