Atty. Sean M. Lynn
Sean is a Dover native deeply rooted in the community. After graduating from Dover High School, he dedicated several years to teaching in a disadvantaged school in the Bronx, New York.
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Sean M. Lynn is a Partner based in Dover, Delaware, practicing at The Lynn Firm, P.A.. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, family law, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Delaware (2005). Educated at Pace University Law School (J.D., 2004) and Marymount-Manhattan College (B.F.A., 1997). Serands clients in Dover, DE and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Sean is a Dover native deeply rooted in the community
- After graduating from Dover High School, he dedicated several years to teaching in a disadvantaged school in the Bronx, New York
- During law school, he gained valuable experience as a clerk at a Manhattan law firm near the former World Trade Center
- In 2006, Sean served as Counsel for Indigent Parents involved in litigation with the Division of Family Services through a contract with the State of Delaware while working with the Delaware Family Court
- Passionate about community involvement, Sean has volunteered with various local organizations such as The Children's Theatre, The Kent County SPCA, and The Northern Kent County Circle of Hope
- He manages the Patrick H. Lynn Scholarship Fund, a charitable trust established in honor of his father, which provides financial assistance to local students pursuing college education
- Additionally, Sean offers pro bono counsel to several local children through the Office of the Child Advocate
- Sean holds a law degree from Pace Law School in White Plains, New York, and a bachelor's degree from Marymount Manhattan College in New York City
- He was admitted to the Delaware Bar in 2005
- Recognized for his outstanding work in Family Law, Sean received the SuperLawyers "Rising Star" award in 2012, 2013, and 2014
- His dedication to pro bono work was acknowledged by the Office of the Child Advocate, earning him a place on their Pro Bono Honor Roll from 2008 to 2015
- Sean actively contributes to the legal community by teaching "Expectations of the Family Court" to newly admitted Delaware lawyers at the annual Bridge the Gap Conference
- In 2014, Sean was elected to the Delaware House of Representatives, representing the 31st District
- He currently serves as the Vice Chair of the House Energy Committee and is a member of several other committees including Agriculture, Education, Health & Human Development, Judiciary, Telecommunication Internet & Technology, and Veterans Affairs
- Prior to his role as a Delaware State Representative, Sean was elected to the City of Dover City Council, where he represented the Third District
- During his time on the council, he chaired the City of Dover Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee and served on various other committees and boards, including Public Safety, Utility, Civilian Pension, Police Pension, Construction Code Board of Appeals, and the Library Commission as the Mayor's appointee
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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 Dover 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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