$ 550-550 per hour
Evan O Williford
About Evan
Biography
Evan O. Williford has extensive experience in corporate litigation before the Delaware Court of Chancery and Supreme Court specifically, and commercial litigation before Delaware courts in general. Mr. Williford also advises clients on questions regarding Delaware business law that are non-routine or likely to lead to litigation.
Mr. Williford has authored a number of articles on Delaware corporate law in such publications as The M&A Lawyer, the Corporate Governance Advisor, and Insights.
Mr. Williford grew up in Delaware, receiving his Bachelor of Arts in English Literature magna cum laude from the University of Delaware, and his Juris Doctor from Cornell Law School cum laude. While in law school Mr. Williford was an Articles Editor for the Cornell Law Review. After law school Mr. Williford clerked for Chief Justice E. Norman Veasey of the Delaware Supreme Court, then practiced for a number of years with two Delaware firms well-respected in corporate litigation.
Mr. Williford is admitted to practice law in Delaware state court and the United States District Court for the District of Delaware.
Mr. Williford publishes periodic updates on Delaware law at the Delaware Corporate Law Update: .
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Litigation
80%
24 years
Appeals
10%
24 years
Business
4%
24 years
Contracts and Agreements
3%
24 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
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Licensed in Delaware for 24 years
State: Delaware
Acquired: 2001
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Location
The Williford Firm LLC
901 N. Market Street, Suite 800, Wilmington, DE, 19801
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Posted by Randy | August 27, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
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Service so GREAT we are still in shock !
This was potentially a long drawn out & Very Expensive case in the making. We were truly dreading having to get an attorney involved. ALL Associates at this firm were all of this & then some: Ethical, Honest, Hard Working, Responsive to an Amazing Level, Knowledgeable & here is the " Kicker " they sh...
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Experience
Honors
2001
Articles Editor, The Cornell Law Review, Cornell Law School
2001
Cum Laude, Cornell Law School
1996
Magna cum laude, University of Delaware
Work Experience
2001 - 2002
Law Clerk, Delaware Supreme Court, Chief Justice E. Norman Veasey
Associations
2002 - Present
Delaware State Bar AssociationMember
2002 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Washington v. Preferred Communication Systems, Inc.
Supreme Court awarded clients attorneys' fees
Judy v. Preferred Communications Systems, Inc.
Court awarded $0 to opponent. Judy v. PCSI, 2016 WL 4992687 (Del. Ch. Sept. 19, 2016).
Fotta v. Morgan
The Court largely denied opponent defendants' motion for summary judgment. Fotta v. Morgan, 2016 WL 775032 (Del. Ch. Feb. 29, 2016).
Washington v. Preferred Communication Systems, Inc.
The Court granted plaintiffs’ motion in part.
Lake Treasure Holdings, Ltd. v. Foundry Hill GP, LLC
The Court found defendants liable on certain claims but awarded nominal damages of $1.00. Lake Treasure Holdings, Inc. v. Foundry Hill GP LLC, 2014 WL 5192179 (Del. Ch. Oct. 10, 2014).
Boulden v. Albiorix, Inc.
The action was narrowed to certain claims and several defendant clients were dismissed. Boulden v. Albiorix, Inc., 2013 WL 396254 (Del. Ch. Feb. 7, 2013).
Capital Path Securities, LLC v. EKO International Corp.
Partial final judgment in plaintiffs’ favor was granted after an expedited trial.
Education
2001
Cornell Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
University of Delaware
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2007
The M&A Lawyer
An Expanding Tri-Star: The Delaware Supreme Court Broadens the Tri-Star/Rossette Doctrine
2007
The M&A Lawyer
NetSmart: Lessons for Boards And Their Advisors On Private Equity Deals
2005
The Corporate Governance Advisor
“Times May Change, But Fiduciary Duties Do Not”: The Post-Trial Opinion in Disney
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
My business partner is an alcoholic and I want him out. His name is on the lease of our store. What to do?
19 Feb 2011
Q&A
In a LLC Partnership of two, can one member open a bank account in the LLC name and restrict access to the other partner.
20 Feb 2011