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Brian Rostocki

Brian Rostocki

USA 2026

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Ranked in 1 practice area

Chancery

Delaware

9 years ranked

About

Provided by Reed Smith LLP

USA

Practice Areas

Brian is the managing partner in Reed Smith's Wilmington office and is a member of the firm’s Global Commercial Disputes Group. He has a wealth of experience advising on commercial and corporate matters. His practice focuses on complex litigation, including litigating in the renowned Court of Chancery, as well as advising on a variety of commercial matters.

Brian is recognized by a number of leading legal directories. Chambers and Partners has reported that he “is adept at advising on fraud, breach of fiduciary duty and breach of contract claims.” Market commentators have reported to Chambers and Partners that Brian is: “A smart, knowledgeable and business-minded attorney whose performance both in and out of the courtroom is excellent.”

Brian has appeared on behalf of the firm's clients in state and federal courts throughout the United States, as well as in private arbitrations and mediations. He also counsels clients on a variety of business, corporate and escheat/unclaimed property issues. His goal for each matter is to develop case-specific and cutting-edge strategies, and to ultimately produce high-quality and cost-effective results for clients.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Chancery - Delaware

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Brian Rostocki handles a broad range of complex, high-value disputes including breach of fiduciary duty and breach of contract claims. He is managing partner of the Wilmington office at Reed Smith.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Brian and his team are collaborative, commercially astute, and easy to work with.

    ChanceryChambers Guide to the USA
  • Brian is fantastic; his strategic thinking goes well beyond Delaware, though his Delaware expertise would be enough to warrant praise.

    ChanceryChambers Guide to the USA
  • Brian is an impressive litigator who knows the ins and outs of Delaware law and case law.

    ChanceryChambers Guide to the USA
  • He is extremely knowledgeable of Delaware procedure and law, and is an extremely competent counsel to help out-of-staters navigate the unique rules and preferences of the Delaware court system.

    ChanceryChambers Guide to the USA
  • Brian is an exceptional lawyer who consistently demonstrates a deep understanding of commercial disputes and a commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for his clients.

    ChanceryChambers Guide to the USA

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