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Francis G. X. Pileggi

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  • Wilmington, DE
  • Licensed for 34 years
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About Francis

The quickest way to find out about my background, including articles I have written and organizations I belong to, is to view my blog at www.delawarelitigation.com


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The quickest way to find out about my background, including articles I have written and organizations I belong to, is to view my blog at www.delawarelitigation.com

 

Practice areas

Litigation
  1. Litigation: 100%

    The best way to explain the type of work I do is to visit my blog, called Delaware Corporate and Commercial Litigation Blog, at www.delawarelitigation.com on which I summarize the key business law decisions from Delaware's Chancery Court and Supreme Court, and related litigation matters. You can also see on that blog the articles I have written and the seminars I have given on topics related to business litigation.

    34 years, 1,000 cases

Languages spoken

Italian

Photos and videos

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Contact

Eckert Seamans

222 Delaware Ave.
7th floor
Wilmington, DE, 19801

      Resume

      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      DEActive198704/25/2021
      NJActive198703/30/2021
      PAActive198705/08/2021
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
      Avvo Contributions
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      Legal guides1
      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate granted
      "Guest Contributor"The Harvard Law School Corporate Governance Blog2009
      Kentucky ColonelCommonwealth of Kentucky2005
      CavaliereRepublic of Italy2005
      Distinguished Service AwardDelaware State Bar Association's New Lawyers' Division1997
      Work Experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      Member in ChargeEckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott2011 - Present
      PartnerFox Rothschild LLP2001 - 2011
      Associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      American Inns of CourtMember of Editorial Board of The Bencher1995 - Present
      Delaware State Bar AssociationMember (formerly on Executive Committee)1987 - Present
      American Bar AssociationMember of Business and Corporate Litigation Committee1987 - Present
      Publications
      Publication nameTitleDate
      DirectorshipFiduciary Duties in Limited Partnerships2017
      The BencherPenalties for Litigation Misconduct2017
      Directorship MagazineChancery Upholds Ability of Managers to Waive Fiduciary Duties2016
      The BencherChancery Enforces Deposition Practice Standards2015
      Directorship MagazineDirectors Given More Authority to Limit Multi-Forum Forum Litigation2014
      The BencherAdvance Waiver Approved by Federal Court in Texas2013
      Fox Litigation DepartmentNew Rules Allow for "Lightening Fast" Adjudication of New Cases filed in Delaware Chancery Court2010
      Delaware Law WeeklyKey Delaware Corporate and Commercial Decisions for 20092009
      The Washington Legal FoundationDelaware Chancery Court Offers Guidance on Disclosure Obligations2009
      Delaware Law WeeklyIn 2009, Chancery Court Tackled Directors' Liability, Payment of legal Bills2009
      The BencherNinth Circuit Finds Conflict of Interest in Incentive Provisions in Fee Agreements of Class Action Counsel2009
      Harvard Law School Corporate Governance BlogChancery Gives Victory to Freedom of Contract2008
      The BencherClass Member Not Entitled to Full Panoply of Attorney/Client Relationship Benefits 2008
      Business Law TodayNon-Delaware Lawyers Sued in Delaware for Advising on Delaware Law 2008
      Delaware Law WeeklyReview of Key Delaware Corporate Cases from 20072008
      Education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      Widener University School of Law JD - Juris Doctor1986
      Speaking Engagements
      Conference nameTitleDate
      Panel DiscussionElectronic Discovery - - Practical Tips for Handling Costs, Risks and Proportionality2009
      Pennsylvania Bar InstituteBlogging for Lawyers2008
      Views from Bench and BarElectronic Discovery Basics and the New Federal Rules2007
      Electronic Discovery Updates: Views from Bench and BarElectronic Discovery Updates2006
      Legal cases
      Case nameOutcome
      Miller v. McDonald, et al.Motion to Dismiss Denied

      Reviews

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      Sometimes it is very difficult to find a lawyer who you instantly feel is trustworthy and who treats your needs as a client with the utmost respect. In our personal interaction with Mr. Pileggi, we found that not only was he willing to put our questions and concerns to rest with his knowledge and expertise, but always made time to make us feel like our issues were of the highest priority. Mr. Pileggi, as well as his office staff, were attentive to our needs and kept in contact either by phone or email to keep us informed of the status of our case. We would highly recommend Francis, not only for his integrity and presence, but his patience, dedication and attentiveness to you as a client.

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      Donald Ransom, Business Attorney on Oct 19, 2010
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      I have known Francis Pileggi personally and professionally for over 20 years. He has a well-earned reputation as one of the premiere business, commercial and corporate litigators in Delaware. His blog on Delaware corporate law is an excellent resource for recent important business, commercial and corporate decisions coming out of the Delaware Chancery Court and the Delaware Supreme Court.

      Michael Sensor, Litigation Attorney on Sep 3, 2010
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Frank is a superb litigator and an asset to the Delaware Bar.

      Richard DiLiberto, Business Attorney on Nov 24, 2008
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer's work. Francis is a prominent business litigation lawyer in Delaware. He is the author of one of the leading business litigation blogs, and is nationally recognized as a leader in his practice. On a personal note, he is highly trustworthy and unqualifiedly respected by counsel and the courts.

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      • Hourly Rates$695-$715/hour
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