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Lawrance S. Kimmel
also known as Larry Kimmel
About Lawrance
Biography
An AV Preeminent peer-rated attorney and Kimmel Carter’s managing partner, Larry Kimmel is highly regarded by his peers, opposing counsel, and clients alike. Through his passion, his in-depth knowledge of the law and his persuasive abilities, Mr. Kimmel has amassed an impressive record of settlements and verdicts for motor vehicle accident victims, injured workers, and victims of nursing home neglect, including numerous multimillion dollar settlements.
As a past president of the Delaware Trial Lawyers Association and a former chair of the Workers’ Compensation Section of the Delaware State Bar Association, he played a key role in passing Delaware’s new underinsured motorist laws, raising the minimum bodily injury limits in Delaware, along with other laws that protect the rights of personal injury plaintiffs and workers’ compensation claimants in the First State.
Mr. Kimmel is passionate about serving Delawareans both through his legal work and through community service. As past chair of the Blue-Gold Basketball Board of Trustees, he goes above and beyond to ensure that the annual Blue-Gold All-Star Basketball Games are successful fundraisers for various charities, while also providing unique educational opportunities for the student-athletes involved. Mr. Kimmel is also a founding member and a former co-chair of the Jewish Federation of Delaware’s Ben-Gurion Society, which encourages philanthropy among the state’s young Jewish community.
Mr. Kimmel's many awards and accolades include:
The Young Lawyers Distinguished Service Award, DE State Bar Assoc.
Best Lawyers® Lawyer of the Year (2025)
Best Lawyers in America® (2018-2026)
Delaware Super Lawyers, (2017-2025)
Delaware Today “Top Lawyers,” (2015-2024)
Top Workplaces, Leadership Award (2025)
Delaware Business Times DBT40 List, (2015)
The News Journal and Workplace Dynamics “Top Leader for Small Business,” (2015)
Delaware Super Lawyers Rising Stars, (2012-2016)
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-33%
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Delaware for 20 years
State: Delaware
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 20 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 20 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Location
Kimmel, Carter, Roman, Peltz & O'Neill, P.A.
56 W. Main St., Plaza 273, 4th Floor, Newark, DE, 19702
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Lawrance S. Kimmel's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 6 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by William "Chip" | December 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Consummate professional!
From our initial consultation through settlement, Lawrance treated my family with respect and compassion. He FOUGHT for us and was there with us every step of the way. He is a great lawyer and terrific person!
Posted by Glenn | February 2, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Workers Compensation
Mr. Kimmel has my highest regards and admiration. He is professional at all times and his advice is sound. His strong legal abilities won all of my cases from the state. He has my highest recommendation. In the future if I am in need of an attorney he will always be my first choice
Posted by Ida | January 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Lawrence Kimmel
When my husband and I first met with Larry Kimmel. We over my case and he explained that It was a difficult case but he would work with us to make sure that all our concerns would be addressed and bills be paid. We had some bumps in the road but my opinion we still came out on top. He did what he s...
Posted by Renee pitts | January 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent Attorney
I love Larry to death, I have been dealing with him for about 7yrs, have sent him plenty of clients, I'm definitely satisfied with his work, he hasn't let me down yet
Posted by Victoria | January 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Representation of MVA
Mr Kimmel is knowledgeable, caring and extremely professional. He represented us following a car accident getting us a fair judgement and medical bills covered. It was a long ordeal and we were extremely pleased with the outcome and how Mr. Kimmel dealt with the process.
Lawrance S. Kimmel's Lawyer Endorsements
"It is my pleasure to endorse Larry Kimmel. In a relatively short time, Larry has developed into one of the finest personal injury lawyers in the area. He is bright, energetic, and goes to bat for his clients. I have consulted with him on many occasions and he has always been very accommodating. He is a great plus for our legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Larry is highly ethical and goes the extra mile for his clients."
Bayard Marin
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2015
Top Lawyers List for Civil Litigation, Delaware Today Magazine
2015
DBT40 2015, Delaware Business Times
2015
Top Leader for Small Business, Wilmington News Journal
2013
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2013
Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2012
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Top Attorneys: Delaware - Personal Injury Plaintiff, American Registry
2012
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2011
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2005 - Present
Partner, Kimmel, Carter, Roman & Peltz, P.A.
Associations
2005 - Present
American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section, Workers' Compensation CommitteePast Chair
2005 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
Delaware Trial Lawyers Association - President
President - Board of Governors
Pennsylvania Bar Association
Member
American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)
Member
Delaware State Bar Association (DSBA)
Member
Workers’ Injury Law Group (WILG)
Member
Randy J. Holland Delaware Workers' Compensation Inn of Court
Member
Kimmel-Spiller Charitable Foundation Board of Trustees
Chair
Blue-Gold Basketball Board of Trustees
Former Chair
Jewish Federation of Delaware Ben-Gurion Society
Member
Education
2005
Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
Temple University Fox School of Business
MA - Masters
2001
Cornell University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English