Atty. William T. Deely

Atty. William T. Deely

William “Bill” Deely is a Delaware trial lawyer focusing his practice on serious personal injury and criminal cases. Bill is a 1999 graduate of Villanova Law School.

Dover Dover 27 yrs experience 27 year
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About William T. Deely at a glance

William T. Deely is an Associate based in Dover, Delaware, practicing at Schwartz And Schwartz Attorneys At Law P A. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1999), Pennsylvania (1999), and Delaware (2000). Educated at Villanova University (J.D., 1999). Serands clients in Dover, DE and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William “Bill” Deely is a Delaware trial lawyer focusing his practice on serious personal injury and criminal cases
  • Bill is a 1999 graduate of Villanova Law School
  • Before attending law school, he served in the United States Army from 1965 – 1978
  • He attended Officer’s Candidate School and received his commission in 1967
  • He served in Vietnam as a platoon leader, and spent eight years as a troop commander in Germany
  • After his military career, Bill worked for Johnson & Johnson, and then for pharmaceutical firms such as Key Pharmaceuticals, Goldline Laboratories, and Livingston Healthcare Systems
  • After becoming an attorney, Bill spent two years as a Pennsylvania Assistant Public Defender in Philadelphia
  • He served as a staff attorney with GEICO, and also handled plaintiff’s personal injury cases for Marks, Feiner and Fridkan
  • Bill spent sixteen years as a Delaware Assistant Public Defender
  • In that position, he handled all types of criminal matters, from violations of probation to death penalty murder cases
  • Within the Delaware Office of the Public Defender, Bill served as Supervising Attorney in the Kent County Office, retiring in 2017
  • Bill is passionate about his family (especially his grandchildren), sports, and the law

Jurisdictional Context

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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Where is William T. Deely's law office located?
William T. Deely's law practice is located in Dover, Delaware. The firm is Schwartz And Schwartz Attorneys At Law P A. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has William T. Deely practiced law?
William T. Deely has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did William T. Deely go to law school?
William T. Deely earned their education at (J.D., 1999).
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Education

J.D.
Villanova University
- 1999

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1999
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1999
Delaware
Admitted: 2000

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