Atty. David Michael Powlen
David Michael Powlen is a lawyer practicing chapter 11 bankruptcy, real estate, commercial and 11 other areas of law. David received a A.B. degree from Harvard College, and has been licensed for 48 years.
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David Michael Powlen is a Partner, Office Managing Partner, Department Chair based in Wilmington, Delaware, practicing at Barnes & Thornburg LLP. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, bankruptcy, chapter 11, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1978), New York (2004), and Pennsylvania (2005). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1978) and Harvard College A.B. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Wilmington, DE and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- David Michael Powlen is a lawyer practicing chapter 11 bankruptcy, real estate, commercial and 11 other areas of law
- David received a A.B. degree from Harvard College, and has been licensed for 48 years
- David practices at Barnes & Thornburg LLP in Wilmington, DE
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
David Michael Powlen is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Delaware →
David Michael Powlen is one of 5,840 chapter 11 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 11 attorneys in Delaware →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
David Michael Powlen is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Delaware →
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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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