Atty. Arthur L Dent

Atty. Arthur L Dent

Arthur L Dent is a lawyer practicing administrative law, business & commercial litigation, corporate litigation. Arthur received a B.S. degree from Elizabethtown College in 1979, and has been licensed for 40 years.

Wilmington Wilmington 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Arthur L Dent at a glance

Arthur L Dent is a Partner based in Wilmington, Delaware, practicing at Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in Delaware United States District Court for the District of Delaware United States Court of Appeals fo (1986). Educated at Elizabethtown College (B.S., 1979) and Widener University School of Law J.D. 1986 Editor-in-Chief Widener University School of Law J.D. The Delaware Journal Of Corporate Law (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Wilmington, DE and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Arthur L Dent is a lawyer practicing administrative law, business & commercial litigation, corporate litigation
  • Arthur received a B.S. degree from Elizabethtown College in 1979, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Arthur practices at Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP in Wilmington, DE

Practice Areas Explained

Arthur L Dent's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Arthur L Dent handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Arthur L Dent is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Delaware →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Arthur L Dent is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Delaware →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Delaware

Practicing law in Delaware. Legal matters in Delaware are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Wilmington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Delaware state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Delaware brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Delaware courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Arthur L Dent

Where is Arthur L Dent's law office located?
Arthur L Dent's law practice is located in Wilmington, Delaware. The firm is Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Arthur L Dent handle?
Arthur L Dent focuses on business, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Delaware.
How long has Arthur L Dent practiced law?
Arthur L Dent has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Arthur L Dent go to law school?
Arthur L Dent earned their education at (B.S., 1979); (—).
How can I contact Arthur L Dent for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Arthur L Dent received?
Arthur L Dent's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

B.S.
Elizabethtown College
- 1979
Widener University School of Law J.D. 1986 Editor-in-Chief Widener University School of Law J.D. The Delaware Journal Of Corporate Law
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Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Delaware United States District Court for the District of Delaware United States Court of Appeals fo
Admitted: 1986

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