Practice/Organization Description
WHO IS MORRIS JAMES?
Morris James is a respected Delaware law firm with a long history and a wide reach. Since our doors opened in 1931, we have been committed to providing superior legal representation at competitive rates to the people and businesses of Delaware. Now, we are the counsel of choice for clients worldwide who do business in Delaware.
With a multidisciplinary practice and diverse experience, we can support clients in all their legal needs. Our attorneys offer sophisticated Delaware counsel on complex legal matters, including bankruptcy, corporate law, intellectual property, litigation, mass torts, real estate, and transactional matters. Driven by a commitment to excellence for ourselves and for our clients, we are continually expanding our services and enhancing our skills.
WHY CHOOSE MORRIS JAMES?
Morris James is built upon trusted relationships. Every day, Delaware families, established businesses, and the most prestigious law firms and discerning corporations in our country choose to trust us with their most complex and sensitive legal issues.
Leaders in Delaware Law.
Our lawyers are actively involved in shaping Delaware law. We serve on multiple committees alongside other respected members of the Delaware Bar and judiciary to review, and propose amendments to, Delaware statutes and court rules and procedures.
Superior Capabilities, Competitive Rates.
We believe in hiring attorneys who can think for themselves, then we allow them the autonomy to do just that. This facilitates a responsiveness and agility that is unexpected in a firm of our size. As one of the largest law firms in Delaware, we have the resources needed to take on the most complex cases, but we do it with competitive rates and personal attention.
Collaborative Connections.
With 90 years of experience practicing law in Delaware, we are part of the fabric of Delaware law. We have earned the respect of our peers, our clients, and the Delaware judiciary. We have built relationships statewide and nationwide. Our attorneys are members of numerous industry groups and organizations, such as ALFA International and State Law Resources, Inc. These relationships allow us to enhance the value we offer our clients by maintaining mutually beneficial relationships with other top firms, legal professionals, and other industry players.
Tangible Results.
We are committed to achieving successful outcomes for our clients whether in the courts, in negotiations, or in business. By being attentive to the needs and goals of each client, we can work towards what success really means for them.
Recognized Excellence.
Our clients-first philosophy, multi-disciplinary approach, and collective experience earn us high regard from clients, peers, and the business community.
LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
Committee on Judicial Appointments.
Morris James lawyers serve on the Committee on Judicial Appointments, a standing committee of the Delaware State Bar Association that provides recommendations on judicial candidates to the Judicial Nominating Commission.
Corporation Law Council.
Morris James lawyers regularly serve on and have chaired the Delaware State Bar Association's Corporation Law Council, responsible for formulating and recommending amendments to the Delaware General Corporation Law, the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act, the Delaware Revised Uniform Limited Partnership Act, and the Delaware Revised Uniform Partnership Act.
Delaware Court Rules Committees.
Morris James lawyers volunteer on court rules committees to evaluate and recommend new rules or amendments to existing rules relating to court proceedings for several of the Delaware courts.
Delaware Supreme Court.
Morris James serves the Delaware Supreme Court through appointments to service on boards, commissions, and committees seeking to improve administration of justice, the regulation of the Delaware Bar, and access to justice for all Delawareans. Throughout our history and continuing today, our service includes volunteerism on many of the Supreme Court boards, commissions, and committees.
Delaware Superior Court.
Morris James serves the Delaware Superior Court through our lawyers' service on Standing Civil Advisory and Rules Committees and the Complex/Business Litigation Committee working to improve the administration of justice. Our lawyers serve on numerous court committees.
