FIRM UPDATE
Just over six weeks ago, our firm swiftly adapted to the “new normal” and has continued to operate without interruption. While our courts are closed to the public, they are accessible through electronic filing. We continue to use telephonic conferencing and videoconferencing to complete important case events such as depositions, mediations and arbitrations. We continue to keep in touch with our clients via telephone and videoconferencing daily. Despite these difficult times, we will continue to ensure that our clients’ cases continue to move forward with positive results.

Now more than ever our communities must stick together, and we have continued to support our community in several ways. We know that healthcare workers all over the world are playing an incredibly essential role fighting on the frontlines of the Coronavirus pandemic. These are the same people who even during normal times provide the critical care our injured clients need.  To show our appreciation for these everyday heroes, our firm has made donations to causes that assist these frontline workers. 

We also know that many people are out of work and in need of a helping hand now more than ever. For that reason, we continue to support local food organizations, which provide food to those in need.  If you would like to learn more about helping those in need, you may visit the below sites.

Food Bank of Delaware 
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Delaware Food Pantries
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Feeding America
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Recently, the American Board of Trial Advocates (“ABOTA”) elected Joe Rhoades to become a member its organization.  ABOTA is a national association of experienced trial lawyers and judges whose members are dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the civil jury trial right provided by the Seventh Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.  ABOTA is an invitation-only organization and members must have at least five years of active experience as trial lawyers, have tried at least 10 civil jury trials to conclusion and possess additional litigation experience. Members must also exhibit the virtues of civility, integrity and professionalism. To learn more about ABOTA, please visit: https://www.abota.org/
Steve continues to serve on the Board of Governors of the Delaware Trial Lawyers Association (“DTLA”), including serving as a co-chair of the Legislative Committee.  In this position, Steve continues to monitor legislation, including executive orders, to ensure that access to courts is not diminished or eliminated because of the COVID-19 pandemic.  
We are all in this together and everyone can work together to stay healthy. If you have any concerns, please feel free to contact us.