Thomas R. Riggs

Thomas R. Riggs // Partner

Mr. Riggs was born in Norfolk, VA. He received a Bachelor’s Degree in biology from the University of Delaware, and later graduated with honor from the University of Maryland School of Law. Prior to entering law school, Mr. Riggs worked as a risk analyst for MBNA. Mr. Riggs focuses his practice on probate and trust litigation, guardianship matters, insurance defense, and general litigation. He has represented individuals, businesses, personal representatives, guardians, and trustees in all Delaware courts, and has served as independent trustee for several Delaware dynasty trusts. Mr. Riggs is a certified mediator for the Superior Court of Delaware, New Castle County.

ADMISSIONS

Delaware (2005)
U.S. District Court, District of Delaware (2005)

EDUCATION

University of Delaware (B.A., 1999)
University of Maryland (J.D., 2004; with honor)

MEMBERSHIPS

Delaware State Bar Association
Estates and Trusts Committee

REPRESENTATIVE CASES

Capaldi v. Richards, 2006 WL 4782245 (Del. Ch.)
Grabowski v. Mangler, 956 A.2d 1217 (Del. 2008)
In re Estate of Seppi, 2011 WL 4132374 (Del. Ch.)