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Cozen O’Connor Recognized as a “Best Law Firm” in 31 Practice Areas Nationwide, 54 Practice Areas Regionally

In 2024, Best Lawyers received more than 100,000 client references and observed a 65% increase in client participation in their survey.

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Cozen O'Connor opened its Wilmington office in the summer of 1999. Our offices are located in the heart of Wilmington.

Our attorneys in the Wilmington office provide general corporate, bankruptcy and commercial litigation services, having represented a broad array of clients in both transactions and litigation throughout Delaware for more than 25 years.

The firm believes that the Delaware office holds a unique stature throughout the country, both in corporate and commercial litigation matters, combined with the increasing frequency with which our other offices identify client situations in Delaware. 

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Nathan Barillo

Nathan Barillo

Counsel

Marla Benedek

Marla Benedek

Member

John T. Carroll, III

John T. Carroll, III

Co-Chair, Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Restructuring

Matthew Catron

Matthew Catron

Associate

Kaan Ekiner

Kaan Ekiner

Member

Mark E. Felger

Mark E. Felger

Co-Chair, Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Restructuring

Gregory F.  Fischer

Gregory F. Fischer

Member

Simon E. Fraser

Simon E. Fraser

Office Managing Partner

Barry M. Klayman

Barry M. Klayman

Of Counsel

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Cozen O’Connor Recognized as a “Best Law Firm” in 31 Practice Areas Nationwide, 54 Practice Areas Regionally

November 07, 2024 In 2024, Best Lawyers received more than 100,000 client references and observed a 65% increase in client participation in their survey.

Michael Heller Talks to Law360 About his Re-election to CEO, Surviving the Pandemic, What Comes Next

October 15, 2024 Following his unanimous re-election to CEO, Michael Heller spoke with Law360 Pulse about the successes and challenges of the last three years and his priorities for the next three.

Cozen O'Connor's Corporate Practice Selected as a 2024 Best Corporate Practice of the Year Finalist by The American Lawyer

September 05, 2024 Cozen O’Connor is pleased to announce that the firm’s Corporate Practice has been selected by The American Lawyer as a 2024 Best Corporate Practice of the Year finalist for 2024.

Best Lawyers Honors More Than 200 Cozen O'Connor Attorneys in its Best Lawyers in America 2025 Edition

August 15, 2024 Best Lawyers selected 242 Cozen O’Connor lawyers from 24 of the firm’s U.S. offices for inclusion in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America.

Lawdragon Names Mark Felger and Brian Shaw Among Top 500 Leading U.S. Bankruptcy and Restructuring Lawyers

June 28, 2024 Lawdragon has named Cozen O’Connor attorneys Mark Felger and Brian Shaw, both members in the firm’s Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Restructuring practice, to its 2024 list of the Top 500 Leading U.S. Bankruptcy and Restructuring Lawyers.

Nearly 100 Cozen O’Connor Lawyers, 27 Practices Earn Top Recognition in Chambers USA 2024 Guide

June 10, 2024 Chambers USA rankings are based on an “assessment of a firm’s work and opinions from external market sources, with an emphasis on client feedback.” In order to be ranked in the guide, lawyers and firms must demonstrate “sustained excellence.”

Two Cozen O'Connor Attorneys Named Delaware Super Lawyers

June 03, 2024 Super Lawyers has selected Mark Felger for the 2024 Delaware Super Lawyers list and Kaan Ekiner for its Delaware Rising Stars list.

Cozen O’Connor Promotes 23 Attorneys to Member

March 15, 2024 “This is a group of terrific lawyers across many offices and practices areas and we look forward to following their achievements,” said Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Michael J. Heller.

Best Lawyers Honors More Than 200 Cozen O'Connor Attorneys to its Best Lawyers in America 2024 Edition

August 17, 2023 Best Lawyers selected 232 Cozen O’Connor lawyers from 24 of the firm’s U.S. offices for inclusion in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.

More Than 200 Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Named Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch

August 22, 2022 210 Cozen O’Connor lawyers from 24 of the firm’s nationwide offices for inclusion in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.

Cozen O’Connor Expands Delaware Commercial Litigation Practice with the Addition of Kaan Ekiner

July 06, 2021 Ekiner has built a respected career as a distinguished litigator handling corporate and complex commercial matters involving corporate governance, and contractual and other commercial disputes.

Mark Felger Named a 2021 Delaware Super Lawyer

May 26, 2021 Cozen O’Connor is pleased to announce that Mark Felger, co-chair of the firm’s Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Restructuring Group, has been named to Super Lawyers 2021 list of top practitioners in Delaware.

With Global Bankruptcy Filings Increasing, Cozen O’Connor Adds Eight Veteran Attorneys to its Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Restructuring Practice

September 01, 2020 Hires Expand Offerings in Chicago and Add Depth to the firm’s Corporate Bankruptcy Practice

Contacts

Simon E. Fraser

Office Managing Partner

sfraser@cozen.com

(302) 295-2011

Tina Colby

Office Manager

TColby@cozen.com

(202) 912-4843