David Dean Email & Phone Number

I am the head of my firm's Wilmington, DE office and Deputy Co-Chair of my firm's Bankruptcy and Restructuring Department. I focus my practice in the areas of complex Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring and litigation.I regularly serve as lead counsel to debtors, official committees of unsecured creditors, and other major parties in Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases. I also work successfully with financially troubled clients to avoid bankruptcy or litigation before it arises. I have has represented clients in a variety of industries including technology, manufacturing, real estate, retail, health care, advertising, events and entertainment. I also work as Delaware co-counsel on behalf of clients in a variety of cases. In addition to bankruptcy litigation, David has also handled litigation matters in the Delaware Chancery Court and other courts. I take pride in mentoring associates and junior partners in the firm and am heavily involved in the firm’s mentoring program. I am also an active member of the American Bankruptcy Institute, where I am a member of the advisory board for the organization’s yearly Mid-Atlantic conference.I have been recognized for my work by Chambers USA and Best Lawyers in America. I was previously named a rising star by Super Lawyers and was named in M&A Advisor’s “40 Under 40 Legal Advisors.”

Listed skills include Bankruptcy, Chapter 11, Litigation, Commercial Litigation, and 2 others.