Atty. Steven Schwartz
Steven Schwartz was a college professor before attending law school. He moved from New Jersey to Delaware in 1967 to teach physics and calculus at Wesley College in Dover.
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Steven Schwartz is a Founder and Senior Partner based in Dover, Delaware, practicing at Schwartz And Schwartz Attorneys At Law P A. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on residential, wrongful death, personal injury, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Delaware (1974). Educated at Rutgers University Law School (J.D., 1974) and Temple University (B.A. Physics, 1965). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Dover, DE and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Steven Schwartz was a college professor before attending law school
- He moved from New Jersey to Delaware in 1967 to teach physics and calculus at Wesley College in Dover
- Steven holds undergraduate and masters degrees in physics from Temple University
- In 1974 he obtained his JD from Rutgers University School of Law in Camden, New Jersey
- Steven was admitted to practice law in Delaware in 1974
- He is the founder and senior partner of the firm
- Steven maintains primary responsibility for the firm’s real estate litigation, corporate and business litigation, and Court of Chancery practice
- Representative cases The Reserves Development Corporation v. 30 Lots, LLC, C.A
- No. 4144-CC (Del.Ch
- July 2, 2010)
- See opinion here
- Secured an Order directing the defendant bank to place $1.16 Million in trust to cover anticipated damages awards
- Midland Grange No. 27 v
- Rosalie Walls, C.A
- No. 2155-VCN (Del.Ch
- Feb. 28, 2008)
- See opinion here
- Successfully defended purchaser of real property where a dispute arose as to whether the sale was proper
- Jackson’s Ridge Homeowner’s Association v
- May, C.A
- No. 2043-VCN (Del.Ch
- Nov. 20, 2007)
- See the opinion of the Court here
- Secured a permanent injunction on behalf of a homeowners association, enforcing deed restriction prohibiting a business in a residential neighborhood
- Kibler v
- Wooters, C.A
- No. 1351-VCN (Del.Ch
- June 6, 2007)
- For a copy of the opinion, click here
- Secured an award of $212,000.00 against the administrator of an estate who wrongfully converted the decedent’s assets to her own
- Memberships Delaware State Bar Association Kent County Bar Association Vice President, member of the Board of Directors, Kent County SPCA Camden-Wyoming Rotary Club Vice president, member of the Board of Directors, Congregation Beth Sholom
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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.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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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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