Atty. Stephen Della Penna
Stephen Della Penna is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Corporate Law. Stephen, who practices law in Wilmington, Delaware, has been recognized since 2024.
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Stephen Della Penna is a business and bankruptcy attorney based in Wilmington, Delaware, practicing at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. Educated at Temple University (J.D., 2014). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026). Serands clients in Wilmington, DE and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Stephen Della Penna is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Corporate Law
- Stephen, who practices law in Wilmington, Delaware, has been recognized since 2024
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stephen is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Stephen Della Penna is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Delaware →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Stephen Della Penna is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Delaware →
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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 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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