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Bill Bowser has represented both private and public employers on a full range of labor and employment matters for over 25 years and is ranked as a top employment lawyer in Delaware by Chambers USA, Super Lawyers and The Best Lawyers in America. Bill joined Young Conaway in 1993, after over four years as New Castle County Attorney. Bill defends employers in employment discrimination, wrongful termination, and "whistleblower" lawsuits in state and federal courts. Bill has vast experience in representing employers in collective bargaining and administrative proceedings before the NLRB, EEOC, the Delaware Department of Labor, and other government agencies. He assists employers on avoiding litigation by developing effective employee handbooks, policies, and procedures; and he provides training to in-house counsel, human resource professionals, supervisors, and employees.. Labor negotiations, employment discrimination and wrongful discharge litigation, supervisor training

BERNARD G. CONAWAY is the founding member of Conaway-Legal LLC. Over the course of his 30 year career he’s served as a law clerk to former Clarence Taylor, of the Superior Court of Delaware, was appointed and served for 10 years on the Superior Court of Delaware as a Special Mater in Complex Litigation, and was a partner in very large and small law firms.. His practice focuses on ADR, bankruptcy, practice before the Delaware Court of Chancery, corporate and alternate entity governance under Delaware law and complex civil litigation. In thirty years of practice, Mr. Conaway has been involved in every facet of complex civil litigation serving a lead and local counsel, as Special Master, as a mediator and party selected arbitrator.. Mr. Conaway frequently appears in Delaware’s Court of Chancery on matters involving director/officer indemnification and advancement pursuant to Section 145 of the Delaware General Corporate Law, for books and records demands under Section 220, served as corporate custodian under authority of Section 226, Section 275/276 regarding dissolutions, director and officer demands for indemnification and advancement, injunctive relief, specific performance, quiet title actions, guardianship, trust and estate litigation and other equitable claims. In his bankruptcy practice.. Mr. Conaway has served as lead and local counsel on every side of the bankruptcy process including representing creditors, debtors, directors against preference and insider claims, landlords, and other parties seeking to lift the automatic stay.. Since 1994, Mr. Conaway served as an arbitrator and mediator. Since then he has successfully mediated thousands of cases, including hundreds of large complex, multi-party, multi-level insurance, construction, bankruptcy, environmental, and commercial cases. He has mediated law firm break-ups, intra-company disputes, governance and financial disputes between alternate entity members and personal injury claims. Mr. Conaway has served for over sixteen years as a mentor in the Delaware Superior Court’s mediation training program. He formerly served as adjunct instructor at the National Judicial College in Reno, Nevada teaching civil mediation.. Mr. Conaway volunteers his time to a number of boards and committees. Over the past eighteen years he has served on numerous board and committees including the Widener University School of Law Alumni Association (board member), the York College of Pennsylvania Collegiate Counsel (board member), St. Thomas More Society of the Archdiocese of Wilmington (past president), Caesar Rodney Rotary Club (member), Colin J. Seitz Bankruptcy Inn of Court (barrister) Wilmington, Richard S. Rodney Inn of Court (Executive Committee) Wilmington, and Superior Court Committee on Complex Litigation (member). He serves as a volunteer attorney Guardian Ad Litem for Delaware children and has continuously done so since 2003.

Background. As the son of a union carpenter and a nurse, I learned to appreciate the value of hard work at a very young age. Entering the world of employment at 14, I noticed how delicate the balance of power within the workplace can be, and how frequently injustices can arise. It was for these very reasons that I made the decision to dedicate my talents to fighting for the inherent constitutional rights of individuals and small businesses. Having worked myself up from fast food worker to a respected attorney and owner of my own firm, I am motivated and dedicated to standing up for the rights of others in the workplace and maintaining justice in the field of employment law. This unique blend of experience, education, and passion allow me to be the very best defender of employee rights.. Professional Experience. After earning my bachelor's degree in criminal justice, I quickly took on a position as a law clerk. Two years of work in this field provided me with even more insight into the nuances of the legal sector, and in 2000, I was admitted to practice law in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Today, I am a practicing attorney in Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit sitting in Philadelphia, and the U.S. Supreme Court. Over the course of more than 15 years, I has seen and worked on hundreds of Plaintiff's Employment Law cases. As a result, I amj well versed in the minutia necessary to fight for my clients' best interests and ensure that justice is served. I am constantly aware of the specific steps that must be taken - and when - in order to arrive at the best possible outcome. I believe and remain dedicated to establishing strong client relationships and maintaining open lines of communication which make it possible for me to make superior arguments for each individual case and client.. Areas of Expertise. Because virtually 100% of my practice is devoted to Employment Law, I understands how difficult it can be to feel like your employer always has the upper hand.. I represents clients in a variety of employment situations including the following:. • Severance Agreement Review, Separation Package Review, and Other Employment Law Counseling;. • Employment Contract Negotiation;. • Breach of Employment Contract including Confidentiality Agreements and Non-Compete Agreements (a/k/a Restrictive Covenants);. • Non-renewal of Employment Contract;. • Wrongful Termination of Employment;. • Retaliation, Reprisal, or Whistleblower Litigation including OSHA, DWPA, and CEPA;. • Layoff, Downsizing, or Reduction in Force ("RIF") including the WARN Act;. • Denial of Promotion, Denial of Hiring Job Applicant, Denial of Transfer, and Other Selection Cases;. • Demotion and Involuntary Transfer;. • Suspension, Administrative Leave, and Unpaid Leave;. • Performance Improvement Plan ("PIP") and Other Disciplinary Action;. • Constructive Discharge (a/k/a Forced Resignation or Forced Retirement);. • ADEA and Age Discrimination Law;. • Sex Discrimination, Pregnancy Discrimination, and Other Title VII Cases;. • Constitutional Law which protects Public Employees in Free Speech, Due Process, and Equal Protection cases; and. • Civil Rights in Employment including Section 1981 (race discrimination in contracts) and Section 1983 (governmental discrimination) cases.. In addition, I am proficient in areas related to Sexual Harassment and Hostile Work Environment; Sexual Orientation Discrimination; ADA and Disability Discrimination; Family and Medical Leave Act ("FMLA"); Race Discrimination, Color Discrimination, and Ethnic Discrimination (a/k/a National Origin Discrimination); Religious Discrimination; Marital Status Discrimination; Genetic Information Discrimination; Reverse Discrimination; and other matters resolved through Employment Litigation and/or Employment Mediation.. Clientele. Because of my knowledge and extensive experience in representing employees at even the highest rungs of the corporate ladder, I am able to advocate for a wide range of clients. From the mature executive in the boardroom to the young newcomer who just started in the mailroom, anyone, regardless of their tenure or seniority within an organization, may find themselves in a position where employment counseling or advocacy is needed.. Personalized Representation. My combined experience has resulted in a comprehensive view of the corporate world which in turn provided me with a dedicated understanding of how to maximize benefits, preserve rights and push for social justice for each client I represent. I always strive to put a human face on legal arguments, providing each client with highly professional, yet empathetic and personalized services. Ultimately, my goal is to make the legal process as smooth and seamless as possible for his clients.. Through honesty, hard work, and a fire for upholding the law, I fight for the interests of those in need. By shouldering this burden on behalf of my clients, I am able to provide them with a voice, sound advice, and personal empowerment in a way that minimizes their stress levels during the course of their employment litigation.. More About John LaRosa. In addition to practicing law, I enjoy staying active with my family at the gym and by competing on the tennis court. I also keep up with the world of professional sports and support Philadelphia's teams including the Phillies, the Eagles, the 76ers, and the Flyers. In my free time, I make sure to stay relaxed by visiting the local Delaware beaches and the Jersey shore with my wife and our daughter.

At Wahl Family Law, I dedicate my entire practice to divorce law and related issues with a focus on child custody, property division, alimony, and protection from abuse cases.  I have the experience and know how to effectively represent families regarding both contested and uncontested divorces.

Attorney Wade Scott believes that estate planning is a collaborative, relationship-based process, not simply the filling out and filing of documents. After all, you are choosing an advisor upon whom your loved ones will depend during challenging and difficult times.. Wade will take the time and make the commitment to forge a close relationship with you and your family, one that he hopes will last a lifetime.. Wade graduated from the University of Richmond with a B.A. in English, magna cum laude, in 1979. He earned his law degree from George Mason University Law School in 1984. Wade earned a graduate certificate in Estate Planning from Temple University Beasley School of Law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 2007.. During the early part of his legal career, Wade concentrated his practice in civil litigation. Over time, he decided to leave the large firm he worked for and develop a practice that would let him work with families to meet their legal needs and give him more time to spend with his own family. Wade’s practice is known as the Delaware Elder Law Center. Wade is a member of WealthCounsel, ElderCounsel, and the National Association of Elder Law Attorneys, which are national organizations of trusts and estates attorneys and other legal, tax and business professionals who design sophisticated planning techniques for individuals and families.

Attorney Vivian Houghton has owned and operated her own law practice since 1981. She has practiced before every court in Delaware in all three counties and has practiced in the Federal Court for the District of Delaware and the Federal Court for the District of Maryland. She is admitted to practice in the United States Supreme Court. Ms. Houghton is a member of the Delaware and Maryland Bar Associations and is in good standing.. Ms. Houghton graduated from Delaware Law School in 1979. For her undergraduate degree, obtained in 1976, she doubled majored in Spanish and Criminal Justice. While at law school, this Delaware bankruptcy lawyer:. Professional Affiliations. Ms. Houghton, a Delaware bankruptcy lawyer and real estate lawyer, also has extensive teaching experience, has authored numerous publications and has given numerous presentations on both teaching and law subjects, including Bankruptcy Facts and Fiction – What You Need to Know to Protect Yourself, (1991).. Ms. Houghton has also been extensively involved in the community, and has managed many successful campaigns, including Gary Hutt (1988), Jesse Jackson for President, State Coordinator (1988), S. B. Woo for Lieutenant Governor, City Coordinator (1984), Mimi Boudart (1982), Karen Peterson for President of New Castle County Council (1980 and 1984), William Houghton for Sheriff of New Castle County (1976) and for Representative in State of Delaware General Assembly (1980), and Loretta Walsh for City Council (1984 and 1988).. Ms. Houghton was chosen by her peers as a top lawyer in bankruptcy and featured in the Delaware Today Magazine in October 2001 and again in November 2010. Ms. Houghton was a Green Party candidate for Delaware Attorney General in 2002.

Attorney Kathleen M. Hubbert’s passion for estate planning began while she  was attending Franklin and Marshall College.  She interned at a boutique estates and trusts firm during college and while attending Widener University School of Law, where she focused her studies on estate planning and administration.  Kathleen was also a staff member of the Delaware Journal of Corporate Law and volunteered with Wills for Heroes.. During her second and third years of law school, Kathleen interned with the Superior Court of Kent County and the New Castle County Court of Common Pleas.  After graduating from Widener in 2013, Kathleen worked as a law clerk for the New Castle County Court of Common Pleas.. Kathleen is a member of the American Bar Association-Real Property, Trust & Estate Law Section, the Pennsylvania Bar Association, and the Delaware State Bar Association, where she is a member of the Estates & Trusts and Elder Law Section.  She is admitted to practice law in Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

Attorney Jeffrey S. Friedman joined Silverman, McDonald & Friedman in 2001 to better serve Delaware clients in need of auto accident, personal injury or workers’ compensation services.

Attorney in Wilmington, NC handling family law and civil litigation matters.

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) experience includes multi-million dollar settlements in high-profile private mediation cases, in addition to substantial experience as an arbitrator in Delaware Superior Court Rule 16 and private arbitration matters.  Taught ADR at Widener Law School from 1986-1995 and judicial mediation at the National Judicial College from 1988-1990.  Has participated as an arbitrator in complex commercial matters under AAA rules.  Is also a member of the CPR Panel of Distinguished Neutrals and is a member of the AAA Roster of Neutrals. Was on the Special Master Panel of the U.S. District Court in Delaware until 2015 and has served as a Special Master for the District Court in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Elected a Fellow of the prestigious College of Commercial Arbitrators in 2016.

Albert Carroll is a partner of Morris James LLP and serves as Vice Chair of the Firm's Corporate and Commercial Litigation group. Albert focuses his practice on litigation involving corporations and alternative entities formed under Delaware law. He litigates fiduciary duty claims, contract disputes, M&A challenges, and summary proceedings under Delaware's business statutes in the Delaware Court of Chancery and the Delaware Supreme Court. Albert also represents clients in contract or business tort litigation in Delaware federal court, the Delaware Superior Court, and arbitrations under Delaware law. Another component of Albert's practice includes advising boards of directors, special committees, managers, or general partners of Delaware corporations or alternative entities on governance, fiduciary, and investigatory matters under Delaware law involving active litigation or litigation risk.. Litigation Experience:. • Fiduciary duty actions arising out of alleged mismanagement, self-dealing, usurped corporate opportunities, failure of oversight, bad faith, or aiding and abetting• Challenges to M&A transactions involving price, process, and disclosures claims• Actions disputing the appointment or removal of directors, officers, general partners, or managers• Breach of contract actions involving LLC agreements, partnership agreements, stock preferences, asset purchase agreements, restrictive covenants, transfer restrictions, etc.• Books and records inspection demands• Advancement proceedings• Actions to compel arbitration or to confirm, vacate, or modify arbitration awards• Commercial disputes in arbitration (AAA, JAMS). Advisory Experience:. • Advising special committees formed to investigate and consider pre-suit derivative litigation demands and ongoing derivative litigation• Advising directors in responding to books and records and derivative demands made by dissident directors• Advising directors in a merger sales process regarding potential conflicts of interests involving board advisors• Advising independent directors regarding a potential going-private transaction and contractual duties in the master limited partnership context• Advising a special committee formed to conduct an investigation into alleged SEC violations by the company’s employees. Practice areas:. • Corporate and Fiduciary Litigation• Contract Litigation• Corporate Advice• Corporate Governance Counseling• Legal Opinions• LLC, LP, Partnership Litigation• Special Committee Representation

Adam is the Managing Partner of Ciconte Wasserman LLC and is licensed to practice law in both Delaware and Pennsylvania. He is known as a passionate advocate who takes pride in helping clients navigate some of the most difficult moments of their lives. Adam maintains an active litigation practice and regularly appears in all courts throughout Delaware, including the Justice of the Peace Court, Court of Common Pleas, Superior Court, Supreme Court, and the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware.. Adam’s practice encompasses a wide range of civil matters. He represents clients in personal injury litigation, including wrongful death claims, catastrophic injuries, trucking and automobile accidents, dog bites, and premises liability (slip, trip, and fall cases). He also handles workers’ compensation claims, employment law disputes, including discrimination, retaliation, sexual harassment, and whistleblower claims, contract matters, and consumer and commercial debt cases. His ability to advocate effectively across multiple practice areas reflects his broad legal knowledge and his commitment to pursuing justice for his clients.. A lifelong Delawarean, Adam completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Delaware before earning his law degree at Delaware Law School. During law school, he distinguished himself both academically and professionally. He served as Research Editor of the Law Review, provided tutoring to peers in the Academic Support Program, and externed for the Honorable Myron T. Steele, then-Chief Justice of the Delaware Supreme Court. Adam’s academic excellence earned him a merit-based scholarship and certificates of achievement in Legal Writing and Property courses. He graduated in the top 15% of his class.. Following law school, Adam completed a two-year clerkship with the United States District Court for the District of Delaware. This experience provided him with invaluable insight into federal court and trial practice, and honed his skills in complex litigation. He now brings that expertise to his clients, combining meticulous legal analysis with tenacious courtroom advocacy.. Throughout his career, Adam has built a reputation as a lawyer who is not only skilled and detail-oriented, but also deeply invested in the well-being of his clients. He approaches each case with the same level of dedication, whether advocating for an individual injured in an accident, an employee facing workplace injustice, or a business pursuing contractual remedies.

Aaron is a passionate advocate for artists, innovators, and entrepreneurs. Before pursuing law, he produced videos and media for clients such as the Arrow Benefits Group, Parker Hannifin, Mercedes-Benz, tech startups, and non-profits. Beginning in 2005 at the Advance Technology Division of the US EPA, his role was to translate complex technical concepts into memorable presentations. Throughout the intervening years producing videos and short films (sometimes with millions of views), he has extensive experience with contracts, name, image, likeness issues, and entity formation. Additionally, through projects furthering his great-grandfather Yip Harburg’s legacy (lyricist for “Over the Rainbow” and other memorable songs), Aaron has gained intimate knowledge of copyright law.. He graduated from California Western School of Law cum laude on a merit-based scholarship, where he served as associate editor for the International Law Journal. While in law school, he worked in-house at tech startups and as a clerk for Casey-Gerry in San Diego. After starting as an extern, he was promoted to staff attorney for SuperRare Labs. Aaron’s experience in media and communications continues to enhance his legal practice in Entertainment Law.. Aaron is an associate at Goldstein McClintock LLLP

A native of Wilmington, Delaware, David graduated from Gettysburg College magna cum laude and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa with degrees in history and political science in 2006.. He subsequently received a Master’s Degree in Irish History from Queen’s University-Belfast in Belfast, Northern Ireland in 2008.. Following a brief period of time working for a non-profit in Washington, DC, he attended the University of Richmond School of Law from where he graduated in 2012. At Richmond he served as Manuscripts Editor for the Richmond Journal of Law and the Public Interest and was on the Law School’s Trial Advocacy Board.. David is admitted to practice law in the State of Delaware and the State of Pennsylvania. He is a member of the Delaware State Bar Association, Pennsylvania State Bar Association, and the American Association for Justice.

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.

A Delaware attorney practicing civil defense litigation.