USA Guide 2026 : Delaware
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Provided by Womble Bond Dickinson US LLP
Womble Bond Dickinson's Bankruptcy, Restructuring, and Creditors’ Rights Practice Group is a deeply experienced team of attorneys who guide clients in all types of bankruptcy, corporate restructuring, insolvency, workout, and related issues. Our lawyers have a long track record of representing all major stakeholders in the Chapter 11 process, including: debtors, official and ad hoc committees, debtor-in-possession lenders, acquirers, secured and unsecured creditors, adversary proceeding and contested matter litigants, directors and officers of troubled companies, shareholders of troubled companies, post-confirmation estate representatives, and other case fiduciaries.
Key Types of Work: Womble Bond Dickinson handles all types of business bankruptcy, insolvency, and related issues in Chapter 7, 11, 12, 13, and 15 cases. Our attorneys also handle complex guaranty, lender liability, and other financial litigation. Substantial “first chair” experience running major chapter 11 debtor engagements.
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Womble Bond Dickinson LLP houses a well-regarded practice that has a fine reputation for its work representing major stakeholders in Chapter 11 cases. The firm acts for both debtors and creditors, and has extensive experience handling matters on behalf of official committees of unsecured creditors. Womble Bond Dickinson acts for clients from a wide range of sectors, including retailers and financial institutions.
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Womble Bond Dickinson US LLP represented Buddy Mac Holdings as lead counsel in its Chapter 11 bankruptcy case. The team litigated with the debtor and successfully resolved the outcome of the company’s franchise agreements with the debtors.
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Womble's Delaware office is staffed with very proficient bankruptcy practitioners who perform work at the highest skill level.
Womble Bond is a go-to firm for bankruptcy matters in Delaware. The group is very plugged into the district and knowledgeable about judges and other practitioners.
The group has the ability to take on any and all client issues, and to scale as necessary for any size litigation or deal.
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Matthew Ward boasts an impressive Chapter 11 practice. He is also well versed in handling out-of-court workouts and assignments on behalf of creditors.
Matthew is great in court and knows the judges in Delaware very well. He is an invaluable asset to have on your side.
Matthew is a calm and knowledgeable voice in situations where these qualities are critical.
Matthew is very good at understanding complex situations and really getting to the head of matter really quickly and in a practical way.
Donald Detweiler is regularly retained by a broad roster of clients, including debtors, creditors and asset purchasers. He maintains his status as a particularly sought-after practitioner for healthcare and energy sector clients across the USA.
Head of Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Bankruptcy/Restructuring
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Donald J Detweiler
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Practice area: Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Location: Colorado
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Location: North Carolina
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Location: Maryland
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