Lead & Local Litigation Counsel in Delaware
More companies are incorporated in Delaware than in any other place in the United States.
In fact, more than 60% of Fortune 500 companies are headquartered in Delaware.
As a result, a large proportion of business litigation and business dispute resolution happens under Delaware law and in Delaware courts. And under Delaware law, any lawyer or law firm that wants to represent their clients in Delaware must associate with a local Delaware counsel.
The role of local counsel in Delaware is different than in other states, where it’s usually limited to filing court documents and other administrative actions. In Delaware, local counsel is responsible for every action taken by their client. Because of this, whoever you choose to represent you locally in Delaware is going to play a big role in your case.
Delaware is unique when it comes to intellectual property and business litigation. The Pure.Law Firm attorneys routinely help out-of-state clients and their counsel – including commercial and corporate entities as well as their directors, officers, stockholders, and constituent members. Our role as local counsel gives us the power to advocate fully for our clients.
We handle complex cases in the Delaware Court of Chancery, the Delaware Superior Court, the Complex Commercial Litigation Division, and the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware, and correspond with the Secretary of State’s Division of Corporations on your behalf. Whether you have an IP issue, a contract issue, or a commercial dispute, we can help.
Contact us or call us at 302-295-3777 now to discuss your Delaware counsel needs.
Our experienced lawyers represent clients in Delaware on a variety of matters such as:
- Intellectual property infringement and litigation
- Non-compete and non-disclosure disputes
- Commercial and corporate litigation
- Contract interpretation and partnership disputes
- Domestic and international business transactions
- Transactional matters between companies
- Corporate and alternative entity dispute resolution
- Section 220 corporate document proceedings
- Corporate governance and breach of fiduciary duty claims
- Representing special committees
What Is Special About Delaware Corporate Law?
Unlike most other states, Delaware corporate law cases in the Delaware Court of Chancery are all heard and decided by professional judges, not juries. The state touts that this allows their judges to be free of influences from special interests or political donors. Instead, judges make their decisions based on the extensive Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL).
For businesses, Delaware’s laws provide stability and predictability based on decades of case law. Judges must provide clear, written reasons behind all their rulings. The state's court system is efficient and specialized, with the flexibility to respond to case needs as they arise.
Although Delaware law offers many advantages, it's also exceedingly complex, with different procedural requirements and expectations compared to most other states. Out-of-state attorneys who don't have practical experience trying cases or resolving disputes in Delaware could end up harming the interests of their clients without realizing it.
That’s where an experienced and trial-tested Delaware counsel comes in. Delaware Law requires that you work with local counsel on all legal matters within the state, even if you already have an out-of-state law firm representing your interests. Because your Delaware counsel is going to play a much bigger role in your case than “local counsel” in another state, you want to make sure to choose your representatives wisely.
What does a good local Delaware counsel bring to the table?
- Knowledge of recent developments and new changes in Delaware law
- Experience with Delaware’s unique court procedures and standards
- Familiarity with Delaware judges and their particular way of thinking
- Supporting out-of-state attorneys in court
- Awareness of how matters are generally handled in Delaware
- Acting as a sounding board for clients and their out-of-state law firms
- Adding value through expertise to your out-of-state legal team
Some expertise you can only get from practical experience. Not all of Delaware’s court procedures and expectations are laid out in the state’s published rulebook. When it comes to choosing Delaware counsel, you want to find knowledgeable attorneys who have spent years arguing in front of Delaware judges and Delaware courts. Pure.Law attorneys know how to blend our talents with out-of-state law firms to get our clients the best possible representation.
Delaware Corporate Attorneys
The Pure.Law Firm Delaware attorneys have extensive experience operating within the state’s unique legal landscape. Along with business and corporate litigation, we also provide counsel for:
- Delaware corporations, LLCs, limited partnerships, and general partnerships on the topics of entity formation and governance, mergers and acquisitions, fiduciary duties, contracts, operations, divisions, restructurings, and dissolutions
- Financial institutions, public and private enterprises, and private equity and investment funds on mergers, acquisitions, financing, and other business transactions
- Directors, board members, shareholders, and other corporate officers on how to fulfill their fiduciary duties under Delaware law
We regularly provide Delaware opinions and corporate advice to businesses around the world.
When it comes to business matters in Delaware, our seasoned team is regularly chosen by out-of-state clients to represent their best interests at every turn. We know the nuances of Delaware law as well as the personal preferences of Delaware judges. We won’t hesitate to fight for you in Delaware state or federal court, whether you’re facing a straightforward business litigation case or dealing with a complex securities class action.
At Pure.Law, we work quickly to further your interests and add value to your case, not to add on another layer of legal fees or duplicate the efforts of out-of-state attorneys. By educating out-of-state and in-house attorneys, we help clients save time and money. We know what it takes to successfully take a case from the very first filing through trial and appeal if necessary. Our clients hail from all over the globe and span a variety of industries.
For top-notch representation of your corporate interests in Delaware and a boutique experience, contact us or call us at 302-295-3777 now to speak with our experienced attorneys.