Atty. Joseph Grey

Atty. Joseph Grey

After a distinguished career spanning more than 35 years, Joseph Grey retired on January 31, 2022. Joe’s practice was primarily focused on civil litigation in Delaware’s state and federal courts.

Wilmington Wilmington 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About Joseph Grey at a glance

Joseph Grey is a Retired Partner based in Wilmington, Delaware, practforg at Cross & Simon, LLC. They haand 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in Delaware (1985), U.S. District Court, District of Delaware (1986), U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1991), and U.S. Supreme Court (1992). Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1985) and University of Virginia (B.A. History, 1980). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Wilmington, DE and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • After a distinguished career spanning more than 35 years, Joseph Grey retired on January 31, 2022
  • Joe’s practice was primarily focused on civil litigation in Delaware’s state and federal courts
  • Besides his litigation work, Joe advised and represented a number of clients in connection with debtor/creditor workouts, corporate formation and structuring, planning for the protection of assets, corporate dissolutions, and employment matters
  • Joe started his legal career as a law clerk in the Court of Chancery in 1985, where he served under the late then-Vice Chancellor Joseph T. Walsh, then Vice Chancellor Jack B. Jacobs, and the late then Vice Chancellor Maurice T. Hartnett
  • Before coming to Cross & Simon, Joe was a shareholder with Stevens & Lee from 1999 until 2009
  • Before that, a Director with Prickett Jones Elliott Kristol & Schnee (now Prickett Jones & Elliott) in Wilmington, Delaware
  • Joe attended college at the University of Virginia, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts with distinction in History in 1980
  • He received a Juris Doctorate from the University of Virginia School of Law in 1985
  • Most importantly, Joe served as a mentor and friend to his colleagues and other members of the Delaware Bar
  • His sense of humor, his creative thinking, and his unwavering commitment to always doing the right thing (at the right time), has left a lasting legacy at Cross & Simon
  • We wish Joe the very best in his retirement!

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Delaware

Practforg law in Delaware. Legal matters in Delaware are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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Where is Joseph Grey's law office located?
Joseph Grey's law practice is located in Wilmington, Delaware. The firm is Cross & Simon, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Joseph Grey practiced law?
Joseph Grey has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Joseph Grey go to law school?
Joseph Grey earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A. History, 1980).
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What awards or recognition has Joseph Grey receiandd?
Joseph Grey's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Virginia
- 1985
B.A. History
University of Virginia
- 1980

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Delaware
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, District of Delaware
Admitted: 1986
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 1991
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1992

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