Have You Chosen the Right Trustee?

Have You Chosen the Right Trustee?

Whether you are reviewing your existing trust or creating a new trust, you should understand the important role that a trustee plays not only in handling trust matters but also in providing for and protecting your loved ones. What is a trust? A trust is an agreement between an owner of accounts and property (trustmaker) and another person (trustee) who agrees to manage the accounts and property on behalf of […]

Personal Injury Attorney’s Duty of Reasonable Inquiry of a Client’s Bankruptcy

Personal Injury Attorney’s Duty of Reasonable Inquiry of a Client’s Bankruptcy

An attorney meets with a potential client about a recent auto accident personal injury claim. The client suffered severe injuries and may be entitled to a large award. The client fails to mention that he is a debtor in an active bankruptcy. The client also has failed to advise his bankruptcy attorney about the personal injury claim. The debtor/client does not realize the importance of disclosure of the claim. The […]

David J. Ferry, Jr., Esq. Voted One of Delaware’s Top Lawyers for 2022

David J. Ferry, Jr., Esq. Voted One of Delaware’s Top Lawyers for 2022

We are pleased to announce that our Managing Director, David J. Ferry, Jr., Esq., has been named one of the Top Lawyers for 2022 by Delaware Today.

Best Practices in Bankruptcy: Power of Attorney or Guardian

Best Practices in Bankruptcy: Power of Attorney or Guardian

It is always troublesome when an individual bankruptcy petition is filed by power of attorney.  It may be less of a concern in a chapter 7 case when the debtor is in the military, incarcerated, or temporarily disabled.  More worrisome is the incompetent or advanced aged debtor who has been placed in a chapter 13 by someone holding a power of attorney (POA).  What sort of inquiry is necessary and […]

Brian J. Ferry, Esq. Named “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers Magazine

Brian J. Ferry, Esq. Named “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers Magazine

Congratulations to Brian J. Ferry, Esq. for being named a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers Magazine 2022.