Atty. Robert J. Katzenstein
Bob is managing partner of the firm. He is an experienced arbitrator, mediator and trial attorney.
Alternative Dispute Resolution & More Attorney · Serving Wilmington, DE · 50+ Years Experience
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About Robert J. Katzenstein at a Glance
Robert J. Katzenstein is a Partner based in Wilmington, Delaware, practicing at Smith, Katzenstein & Jenkins LLP. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, insurance, and adr. Admitted to practice in Delaware (1976) and District of Columbia (1979). Educated at University of Pennsylvania Law School (J.D., 1976) and Yale College (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Past Board Chair and Member. Serves clients in Wilmington, DE and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert J. Katzenstein
- Bob is managing partner of the firm
- He is an experienced arbitrator, mediator and trial attorney
- Bob has extensive experience litigating cases in the Court of Chancery, Federal District Court, and Superior Court, in particular, the Complex Commercial Litigation Division (“CCLD”) of Superior Court
- Bob is an original member of the CCLD Advisory Committee, which recommended the CCLD policies and procedures
- His Superior Court experience includes commercial, insurance coverage and liability cases
- As a member of the panel of commercial arbitrators of the American Arbitration Association, Bob has been appointed arbitrator in more than 60 cases, including disputes among LLC members, claims of breaches of fiduciary duties and fraud by appropriation of corporate opportunities, breach of a stock purchase agreement, breach of a stockholder agreement, and breach of an asset sale agreement
- Bob has served as mediator in several cases
Practice Areas Explained
Robert J. Katzenstein's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert J. Katzenstein handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Wilmington.
Business & Corporate Law in Wilmington
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil Litigation in Wilmington
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Insurance Law in Wilmington
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Robert J. Katzenstein is one of 120,903 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Delaware →
Mediation & Arbitration in Wilmington
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Robert J. Katzenstein is one of 73,315 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Robert J. Katzenstein
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 Robert J. Katzenstein's practice in the field of business, litigation, insurance, and adr.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert J. Katzenstein brings 50+ 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 Delaware and District of Columbia, Robert J. Katzenstein can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, litigation, and insurance, Robert J. Katzenstein 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 Robert J. Katzenstein attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Robert J. Katzenstein Handles in Wilmington
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