Atty. Eric Scott Thompson
As a member of the Casualty Department, Eric represents clients in catastrophic injury and damages claims across a range of areas, including product liability, construction defect, motor vehicle, premises liability, commercial and professional liability involving engineers, architects, and dentists. In addition, Eric is an experienced coverage attorney and handles a wide range of both commercial and personal lines coverage matters, including drafting coverage opinions, conducting examinations under oath as well as defending insurers in both breach of contract and bad faith litigation.
Automobile Liability & More Attorney · Serving Wilmington, DE · 23+ Years Experience
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About Eric Scott Thompson at a Glance
Eric Scott Thompson is a Special Counsel based in Wilmington, Delaware, practicing at Marshall Dennehey. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on personal injury, workers comp, product liability, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (2003), Pennsylvania (2003), Delaware (2005), and U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware (2005). Educated at Widener University School of Law (J.D., 2002) and Central Michigan University (B.A., 1996). Active member of Associations & memberships Delaware State Bar Association. Serves clients in Wilmington, DE and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Eric Scott Thompson
- As a member of the Casualty Department, Eric represents clients in catastrophic injury and damages claims across a range of areas, including product liability, construction defect, motor vehicle, premises liability, commercial and professional liability involving engineers, architects, and dentists
- In addition, Eric is an experienced coverage attorney and handles a wide range of both commercial and personal lines coverage matters, including drafting coverage opinions, conducting examinations under oath as well as defending insurers in both breach of contract and bad faith litigation
- His practice also encompasses some workers’ compensation matters and appeals, as well as appellate advocacy before the Delaware Superior Court and Supreme Court
- Throughout his twenty-year career litigating cases, Eric has also represented clients in the federal courts in Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey and on appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
- Most notably, Eric is defending a client involved in the largest medical device recall in US history
- When not representing clients, Eric is an active member of his local community having served on the Board of Elections for Elsmere, Delaware as its chairman as well as Mayor for the past eight years
- He teaches at Wilmington University and has spent approximately twenty-four years officiating high school football in Cecil County, Maryland and Delaware
- Year joined 2025 Thought Leadership Eric Scott Thompson Joins Marshall Dennehey’s Wilmington, Delaware Office As Special Counsel Catastrophic Claims Litigation General Liability Workers' Compensation April 30, 2025 Eric Scott Thompson has joined Marshall Dennehey’s Wilmington, Delaware office as Special Counsel in the firm’s Casualty and Workers’ Compensation Departments
Practice Areas Explained
Eric Scott Thompson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric Scott Thompson handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Wilmington.
Personal Injury in Wilmington
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Eric Scott Thompson is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Delaware →
Workers Compensation in Wilmington
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Eric Scott Thompson is one of 54,932 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Delaware →
Product Liability in Wilmington
Eric Scott Thompson is one of 65,610 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Delaware →
Civil Litigation in Wilmington
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Eric Scott Thompson is one of 450,750 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Delaware →
Insurance Law in Wilmington
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Eric Scott Thompson is one of 120,903 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Delaware →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Wilmington
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 venue, 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.
Wilmington Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Wilmington-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Wilmington Choose Eric Scott Thompson
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Eric Scott Thompson's practice in the field of personal injury, workers comp, product liability, litigation, and insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Eric Scott Thompson brings 23+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware, Eric Scott Thompson can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, workers comp, and product liability, Eric Scott Thompson can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Wilmington
A Wilmington-based practice means Eric Scott Thompson attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Eric Scott Thompson Handles in Wilmington
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Eric Scott Thompson has experience with under Delaware law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Eric Scott Thompson directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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