Morris Nichols Earns Band 1 Chambers USA Rankings Across Four Delaware Practice Areas; 28 Attorneys Recognized Among Delaware’s Leading Lawyers

Morris Nichols again earned Band 1 rankings in Bankruptcy/Restructuring, Chancery, Corporate M&A & Alternative Entities, and Intellectual Property in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA. The rankings mark the 18th consecutive year the firm has received top-tier recognition across all four core practice areas.

Chambers USA relies on extensive market research and interviews with clients, peers, and industry commentators. In the 2026 guide, Chambers sources espouse Morris Nichols’ strategic judgment, practical approach, and deep understanding of Delaware law.

• “The quality of the lawyering at Morris Nichols is top-notch.”
• “Morris Nichols has excellent knowledge of the court, judges and procedure. They distinguish themselves by providing sage, strategic advice.”
• “The team is incredibly practical, commercial and efficient. Importantly, the entire bench, from partners to associates, is excellent.”
• “They have clear expertise and an up-to-date understanding of DE law. They provide clarity of strategic thought and communication.”
• “They possess an intimate knowledge of not just the laws but the judicial and legislative aspects of complex issues.”

In addition to the firmwide practice rankings, Chambers USA recognized 28 Morris Nichols attorneys as leaders in their respective fields, reflecting the depth and strength of the firm’s bench across practices.

Morris Nichols Attorneys in Chambers USA by Delaware Practice Area

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

• Derek C. Abbott (Delaware and Nationwide)
• Robert J. Dehney, Sr.
• Matthew B. Harvey
• Curtis S. Miller
• Andrew R. Remming
• Eric D. Schwartz

Chancery

• Jon E. Abramczyk
• Megan Ward Cascio
• John P. DiTomo
• Mark Hurd
• William M. Lafferty
• David J. Teklits
• Susan W. Waesco

Corporate/M&A & Alternative Entities

• Tarik J. Haskins
• Louis G. Hering
• Melissa A. DiVincenzo
• Eric S. Klinger-Wilensky
• Patricia O. Vella
• Jeffrey R. Wolters

Intellectual Property

• Jack B. Blumenfeld
• Megan E. Dellinger
• Brian P. Egan
• Michael J. Flynn
• Karen Jacobs
• Rodger D. Smith II
• Jeremy A. Tigan
• Jennifer Ying

Real Estate

• Katherine H. Betterly

About Chambers USA

Chambers USA ranks the leading law firms and attorneys in an extensive range of practice areas throughout the United States. The rankings are based on client and peer-review interviews and research.