Yorklyn Lawyers

Elizabeth Lewis graduated from the University of Delaware (B.A., 1978) and the Delaware Law School (J.D. 1988) before she came to work at Jacobs & Crumplar. She is a Director of the firm.
Liz is a member of the Delaware Trial Lawyers Association, where she serves on the Board of Governors. Liz’s practice areas include personal injury litigation, worker’s compensation and other toxic torts including environmental litigation.

When you’ve been injured or lost a loved one due to an accident on the road, in the workplace or due to medical malpractice, you want an attorney who understands your claim and the best strategy to secure compensation. At McCann & Wall, LLC, our Philadelphia personal injury lawyers bring an individualized level of attention to every case, along with a unique and valuable perspective as former legal counsel for insurance companies. We’ve successfully claimed numerous multi-million dollar settlements for clients in Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey and would be happy to discuss your case.

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...

Christopher is an attorney in the Bankruptcy and Restructuring group at Morris James LLP. He focuses his practice on commercial contract disputes, business restructuring, and insolvency issues. Prior to joining Morris James, Christopher was a judicial law clerk to The Honorable Brenda A. Sexton of the Circuit Court of Maryland. He received his Juris Doctorate Degree from Widener University Delaware Law School in 2022. During law school, Christopher was a judicial extern to The Honorable Vivian L. Medinilla and a Summer Associate for Allen and Associates. He also was a member of the Delaware Journal of Corporate Law, the Moot Court,...

Steve Miller is a partner in the Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights Group at Morris James. He previously served as chair of the group for 20 years. Steve has more than 30 years of experience representing clients in high-value bankruptcy, creditors' rights, business, and transactional matters. He is widely recognized by his clients and peers as a leading lawyer in the field of bankruptcy and restructuring. In bankruptcy matters, Steve represents purchasers of assets, trustees, debtors, creditors’ committees, and secured and unsecured creditors, including landlords, equipment lessors, financial institutions (including pre-petition lenders, issuers of letters of credit, DIP lenders, and insurance premium...

John Noble served as a Vice Chancellor of Delaware’s Court of Chancery from 2000 until 2016 and is now a Of Counsel in Morris James’s corporate and commercial litigation group. His practice focuses on advising boards of directors and shareholders on corporate governance matters. He is also active in alternative dispute resolution, including mediation and arbitration. He is a graduate of Bucknell University and the Law School of the University of Pennsylvania. Practice areas: Alternative Dispute Resolution Business Torts Commercial Transactions Contract Litigation Corporate and Fiduciary Litigation Corporate Governance Counseling LLC, LP, Partnership Litigation Special Committee Representation jnoble@morrisjames.com T 302.888.6940 F 302.571.1750

Jonathan Strauss is a partner in Morris James’ Business Transactions, Strategic Planning and Counseling Practice, a group that has been involved in over $100 Billion in financings for a wide range of clients. Jonathan counsels clients on the formation, use and governance of limited liability companies, statutory and common law trusts, partnerships, and corporations in a variety of transactions including in complex financing transactions. He also provides third-party legal opinions regarding Delaware law related to those entities. He acts as Delaware counsel to local and national financial institutions, trustees, and other parties, and advises and guides them in a range...

Jim McMackin chairs Morris James Employment Law and Education practice. He provides comprehensive legal representation to Delaware’s school districts, numerous municipalities, and private employers. Jim routinely functions as primary counsel in state and federal court and arbitrations concerning wage and hour claims, constitutional claims, discrimination claims, labor grievances, alleged unfair labor practice actions, and employment contract disputes. His clients frequently consult with him for advice and counseling, policy drafting, and compliance audits and reviews. The depth of Jim’s legal experience distinguishes him and gives his clients a unique advantage. Jim’s peers recognize him as a leader in the field of employment...

Tyler O'Connell represents companies, members of management, and investors in business disputes before the Delaware courts. Tyler also counsels directors, officers, and managers of Delaware business entities in connection with transactions that involve litigation risk. Tyler has represented parties in the Delaware Court of Chancery in disputes over the ownership, control, and management of Delaware business entities, including corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies. His clients include significant investors as well as directors, officers, general partners, and other members of management. Tyler frequently litigates claims for breach of fiduciary duties and breach of limited partnership agreements and limited liability company agreements,...

Barnaby Grzaslewicz is a Partner in the Corporate and Commercial Litigation Practice Group at Morris James LLP. He is an experienced Delaware litigator focusing his practice on litigation involving corporations and other business entities formed under Delaware law. Barnaby represents clients in the Delaware Court of Chancery in various business disputes. His experience includes litigating breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract and fraud actions, as well as litigating disputes arising under Delaware’s corporate and alternative entity statutes, including control contests, demands for books and records and demands for advancement and indemnification. Barnaby also has an active practice before the...

STEPHEN MORROW, ESQ.is a graduate of Milford High School and Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. In 2002, Steve earned his Juris Doctor degree, cum laude, from the New England School of Law in Boston, Massachusetts, where he served as executive managing editor for the New England Journal on Criminal and Civil Confinement and was active in moot court and mock trial programs. Steve is admitted to the bars of the State of Delaware and Commonwealth of Massachusetts. He has practiced before the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware. Steve is an active member of the Delaware Trial Lawyers...

Daniel C. Herr is a member of the Delaware, Pennsylvania, and United States Districts Courts for the District of Delaware and the Eastern and Middle Districts of Pennsylvania. Dan litigates employment, civil rights, personal injury, and commercial and small business matters. As lead attorney, he has successfully litigated various matters in many of Delaware and Pennsylvania’s Federal and State Courts. Dan prides himself in litigating tough, meaningful cases and securing meaningful results for his clients. Often, his Clients often come to him after several other lawyers have turned their cases down – Dan’s drive and competitive nature allows him to...

Mr. Ferry was born in Philadelphia, PA and is a founding director of the firm. Mr. Ferry has regularly been named as one of the top 100 lawyers in Delaware in Delaware Today Magazine, most recently featured in their “Top Lawyers” issue in November 2021. He has also been recognized as a “Delaware Super Lawyer” in the area of Estate and Trust Litigation in the Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Magazine, and served as the President of the Delaware State Bar Association from July 2018 through June 2019.

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