Delaware Lawyers Michele Allen to Paul O'Brien

Firm: Allen & Associates

4250 Lancaster Pike , Wilmington , Delaware 19805

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

The Founder, Michele D. Allen has been a licensed attorney for more than 17 years working in the Labor and Employment law field. Michele brings extensive experience to the firm and has been recognized by her peers in Delaware Today Magazine with a Top Lawyer designation in the area of Labor & Employment Law and in the Pennsylvania and Delaware Super Lawyer Magazine. Allen & Associates continues to maintain a high level practice strongly advocating for each and every one of its clients, focusing on all aspects of employment law, including but not limited to, sexual harassment, discrimination, employee/retiree benefits (ERISA) contract negotiations, risk management and preventative counseling and on-site training, and litigation. Aside from working at the Firm and helping her clients, she is a wonderful mother and wife. Michele is a mother of two beautiful and wonderful boys. She is very supportive of her children by attending their lacrosse games and school activities, along with all the motherly duties. Michele enjoys spending time with her family on the boat during the summers and loves to travel during the winter.

Firm: Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor LLP

1000 N King St , Wilmington , Delaware 19801

Practice Areas: Corporate & Incorporation

Firm: Paul G Enterline Attorney At Law

113 S Race St , Georgetown , Delaware 19947

Practice Areas: Real Estate, Social Security, Wills, Trusts, & Probates

Firm: Tighe & Cottrell, P.A.

704 N King St , Wilmington , Delaware 19801

Practice Areas: Construction, Corporate, Commercial Real Estate, Construction & Development, Construction & Development, Construction & Development, Construction & Development, Construction & Development, Construction & Development, Construction & Development, Construction & Development, Construction & Development, Construction & Development, Construction & Development

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).

Firm: Heckler & Frabizzio, P.A.

Po Box 128 , Wilmington , Delaware 19899

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Firm: Jacobs & Crumplar, P.A.

750 Shipyard Drive, Suite 200 , Wilmington , Delaware 19801

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

Firm: Collins & Associates

8 East 13th Street , Wilmington , Delaware 19801

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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!

Firm: MacElree Harvey, Ltd.

5721 Kennett Pike , Centreville , Delaware 19807

Practice Areas: Family

Patrick J. Boyer concentrates his practice on family law. He advocates in various areas including, but not limited to, divorce, property division, alimony, child custody and visitation, child support, and domestic violence. In addition, Patrick assists his clients with issues involving guardianship and third-party visitation. He is licensed in Delaware and Pennsylvania and works out of the firm’s Centreville, Delaware office.. Patrick is a 2009 graduate of La Salle University and a 2012 graduate of the Penn State Dickinson School of Law. He joined MacElree Harvey in 2014 after serving as a law clerk in the Delaware Family Court for almost a year and a half. In 2019, Patrick was elevated to Partner with the Firm. Patrick was selected as a contract attorney for the Delaware Family Court, where he represented parents in the termination of parental rights proceedings with children removed from their care and taking into state custody. Additionally, Patrick was also selected as a contract attorney charged with representing child support obligors facing the treat of incarceration in civil contempt proceedings. Patrick has also presented at multiple Continuing Legal Education seminars to other attorneys addressing family law related topics. He has previously served as the Chair of the Family Law Section of the Delaware State Bar Association. In 2019, Patrick was recognized by his peers as a top lawyer in family law, which was published in Delaware Today.. Patrick grew up in Delaware and is a graduate of Salesianum High School. He enjoys golf, running, and spending time with his wife and son.. In addition to being your advocate in Court, I work to ensure that my clients are fully informed about their legal rights and responsibilities.  I will also explain your legal options and advise you on your best course action.

Firm: Morris James LLP

Po Box 2306 , Wilmington , Delaware 19899

Practice Areas: Corporate & Incorporation

Firm: Nicholas Krayer

1300 N. Grant Ave., Suite 206 , Wilmington , Delaware 19806

Practice Areas: Workers Compensation

Nick is a founding partner at Pratcher Krayer LLC practicing in the areas of personal injury and workers' compensation law.  Prior to founding Pratcher Krayer LLC, Nick was a partner at another personal injury firm in Wilmington, Delaware.  Prior to representing Plaintiffs and Claimants, Nick worked at a Wilmington, Delaware insurance defense firm where he provided representation to insurance carriers in personal injury and workers' compensation matters.  He ultimately switched to representing Plaintiffs and Claimants because he enjoys helping individual people and ensuring those that suffer injuries get the compensation they deserve.. Nick also previously served as a Deputy Attorney General at the State of Delaware Department of Justice from where he prosecuted criminal cases and served as a Deputy Child Advocate for the State of Delaware Office of the Child Advocate where he provided representation to neglected and abused children.. Nick is a member of the Delaware Bar and the Federal District Court for the District of Delaware. Nick is the current Preside of the Delaware Trial Lawyers Association.  He is also a member of the Delaware State Bar Association, Workers' Compensation and Torts Section, the Randy J. Holland Workers' Compensation Inn of Court and is a member of the Leaders Forum for the American Association for Justice.

Firm: Brockstedt Mandalas Federico LLC

2711 Centerville Road , Wilmington , Delaware 19808

Practice Areas: Elder Law

Michele has been practicing in the areas of elder law, estate planning, probate and trust adminstration for over twenty years.    Michele brings expertise, patience, guidance and dedication to each client.   She focuses on helping families protect their assets from the high costs of skilled nursing care, and she assists families plan for their loved ones through the use of Wills, Trusts, and asset protection techniques.  Michele also assists families protect government benefits for their disabled loved ones through the creation of Special Needs Trusts.. Michele is a member of the Board of Directors of Delaware Care Plan, a member of the editorial board of the Delaware Law Journal, a member of the Estates and Trusts Section of the Delaware Bar Association, the Elder Law Section of the Delaware Bar Association, and is a former board member of Mid County Senior Center.. The daughter of a nurse and a stone mason, Michele is a Delaware native and has resided in the Pike Creek area for most of her life. She attended Thomas McKean High School, where she was a member of the swim team and Editor-In-Cheif of the school newspaper.  She carried her love of writing to the University of Delaware, where she was an English Journalism major and a member of the National English Honor's Society, Sigma Tau Delta.    In keeping with her knack for all things literary, Michele then attended Villanova Unviersity School of Law, where she immediately discovered enjoyment in classes geared to Wills, Trusts and Estates.. When not working, Michele enjoys spending time at the beach with her family, preferably with a book and cup of coffee.

Firm: Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP

1000 North King Street , Wilmington , Delaware 19801

Practice Areas: Automobile Accidents, Civil , Health Care & Hospitalization, Medical Malpractice, Workers Compensation, Workers Compensation, Workers Compensation, Workers Compensation, Workers Compensation, Workers Compensation, Workers Compensation, Workers Compensation, Workers Compensation, Workers Compensation, Workers Compensation, Workers Compensation, Workers Compensation, Workers Compensation, Workers Compensation, Workers Compensation, Workers Compensation

Firm: Morris James LLP

29 N State St , Dover , Delaware 19901

Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Legal Services

Firm: Greenberg Traurig

The Nemours Building , Wilmington , Delaware 19801

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt

Firm: New Castle County Office of Law

87 Reads Way , New Castle , Delaware 19720

Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice

Firm: May & Perza, P.A.

34 The Green , Dover , Delaware 19901

Practice Areas: Family

Mitch May is a family law and civil litigation attorney with an active real estate practice.  An experienced Family Court attorney, he provides clients with zealous representation in areas of divorce, custody, child support, property division, alimony, and Protection From Abuse (PFA) proceedings.  Mitch maintains an active real estate practice providing experienced representation for clients purchasing and refinancing their homes or commercial properties throughout the state.  Mitch also maintains a general law practice including the areas of wills, trusts and estates, land use, and bankruptcy.. Admitted to the bar in Delaware and Virginina in 2002, Mitch earned his bachelor's degree from The George Washington University.  While at George Washington, Mitch played varsity baseball and interned with the United States Secret Service.  Mitch received his Juris Doctorate from The Columbus School of Law at The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC.  Prior to founding of his law firm, Mitch was an associate at the Dover law firm of Street & Ellis.  Mitch is also a former law clerk to the Court of Common Pleas in Kent and Sussex Counties.  Mitch was previously apppinted by the Delaware Family Court to serve as the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) from 2003 to 2006.. Mtich resides in Kent County, Delaware with his wife and four children.  He is active in Holy Cross Church.  Mitch is currently a vice-president of the Delaware State Bar Association and was president of the Kent County Bar Assoication for the 2012-13 term.  He is member of the Delaware State Bar Association, Kent County Bar Association and American Bar Association.

Firm: Family Court

500 N King St Fl 9 , Wilmington , Delaware 19801

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Berger Harris

1105 N. Market Street, 11th Floor , Wilmington , Delaware 19801

Practice Areas: Limited Liability Company (LLC)

Michelle P. Quinn is a partner in the Corporate/Business Entity Counseling practice group of Berger Harris.  Her practice focuses primarily on rendering advice as to matters of Delaware law relating to partnerships and limited liability companies.  Michelle has extensive experience in rendering advice and legal opinions in a wide variety of transactions involving Delaware partnerships and limited liability companies, including investment fund transactions, joint venture transactions and structured finance transactions. Her work also includes rendering advice with respect to mergers, conversions and other structural changes involving partnerships and limited liability companies, as well as analyzing fiduciary duty and contractual interpretation issues.. Prior to joining Berger Harris, Michelle was counsel in the Limited Liability Company and Partnership Advisory Group at Richards, Layton & Finger, P.A.. Michelle is very active in the local community.  She provides assistance in trust and estate matters for pro bono clients through Delaware Volunteer Legal Services.  Michelle serves on the board of directors of SOAR, Inc.  She is Vice-Chair of the Women and the Law Section of the Delaware State Bar Association.  She is also a member of the National Association of Women Lawyers, serving as a member of the legislative committee of that organization.

Firm: Procino-Wells, & Woodland, LLC

225 High Street , Seaford , Delaware 19973

Practice Areas: Elder Law

Family is the inspiration behind narrowing the Procino-Wells & Woodland, LLC practice to a single specialty: elder law. Michele’s own family has set the pace for her, instilling values and beliefs that extend to her professional life. Michele watched her parents build a family business and absorbed valuable lessons about hard work and determination. Those that know her family can see similarities between Michele and her dad. Pat Procino, the son of Italian immigrants, is surely the person that Michele learned the most from about turning a dream into a reality.. Growing up in Laurel, Delaware, Michele has strong roots in Sussex County. Like so many Sussex County natives, Michele envisioned a life outside the county as she pursued college, but ultimately could not deny her love of the area. After studying at Penn State University, Widener University School of Law, and Villanova University School of Law, Michele returned home to serve her community.. Initially, Michele found a professional home with Schmittinger & Rodriguez in Dover in 1995 and in 1998 transitioned to a Georgetown firm that soon became known as Smith, O’Donnell, Procino & Berl, LLP. In March 2005, Michele opened her own office in Seaford, now known as Procino-Wells & Woodland, LLC. The first of the firm’s office locations in Seaford is located in an 1880s home that over the years has been used as residential space, an antique store, and most recently a preschool where Michele’s son, Josh, attended in 2004 and 2005. The fully renovated space complements the firm’s work of honoring heritage and serving future generations.. Inspired by a 2010 County growth projection presentation, Michele quickly identified the need for legal services to support the growing aging population. The firm was already working in estate planning, but it was clear that helping families in a more comprehensive way was necessary. The idea was born to focus strictly on elder law, which includes helping families create Wills, Trusts, and Powers of Attorney; planning to protect their assets from the costs of long-term care; and administering their loved ones’ estates. Immediately, Michele wanted to support her own family in this area, not wanting to see her parents exhaust the fruits of their labor on the potential costs of long-term care in the future. It’s easy to relay the feelings that come naturally toward her own family to the clients Michele serves every day.. Michele maintains membership with WealthCounsel, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the National Care Planning Council, and the Elder Law Section of the Delaware State Bar Association. Michele is past President of Soroptimist International of Seaford and the Curiosity Service Foundation. She is currently a member of the Board of Directors of TidalHealth, Inc. and the Chair-Elect of TidalHealth Nanticoke, Inc.. Michele resides in Seaford with her husband, John Wells, and their four sons, Chase, Josh, Will and Jack. Much of Michele’s free time is spent cheering for her boys’ sporting events. Will and Jack are avid year-round swimmers and John is a championship winning coach at Sussex Central High School. Chase is a communications major at West Chester University and Josh is a computer engineering major at Georgia Tech. In her spare time, Michele loves spending time with family, cooking and traveling.

Firm: Law Offices Of Kevin and Paul O'Brien

3801 Kennett Pike Ste C-204 , Greenville , Delaware 19807

Practice Areas: Probate

I am a native of Wilmington, Delaware. After graduating from the University of Delaware, I began working for Senator Tom Carper in his Wilmington office.  Soon after, I transferred to the Senator's D.C. office to work on a number of public policy issues while attending law school at the Catholic University of America.. After the Pennsylvania and Delaware bars, I decided to join my father's trusts and estates practice in Greenville, DE.  I am enthusiasticly interested in this area of the law.. Our clients come to us with a variety of life experiences and hearing their stories makes my job rich and fulfilling. I am greatful for the realtionships and trust I've earned with clients.  I look forward to building my practice for a long time to come.