Atty. Eric Scott Thompson

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.

Wilmington Wilmington 23 yrs experience 23 year
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Profile Summary

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. Serands clients in Wilmington, DE and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • 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 Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric Scott Thompson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

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 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Delaware →

Workers Compensation

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 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Delaware →

Product Liability

Eric Scott Thompson is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Delaware →

Civil Litigation

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

Eric Scott Thompson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Delaware →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Eric Scott Thompson is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Delaware →

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 Eric Scott Thompson

Where is Eric Scott Thompson's law office located?
Eric Scott Thompson's law practice is located in Wilmington, Delaware. The firm is Marshall Dennehey. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Eric Scott Thompson handle?
Eric Scott Thompson focuses on personal injury, workers comp, product liability, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Delaware.
How long has Eric Scott Thompson practiced law?
Eric Scott Thompson has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Eric Scott Thompson go to law school?
Eric Scott Thompson earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (B.A., 1996).
How can I contact Eric Scott Thompson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Widener University School of Law
- 2002
B.A.
Central Michigan University
- 1996

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 2003
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2003
Delaware
Admitted: 2005
U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware
Admitted: 2005

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