David C Gagne

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David C Gagne

4.9
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 33 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Wilmington, DE
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Family

5301 Limestone Road, Suite 210, Wilmington, DE

About David

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Child Custody 40%

32 years

40%
Divorce and Separation 40%

32 years

40%
Family 20%

32 years

20%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2018 2017 2016
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Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Delaware for 33 years

State: Delaware

Acquired: 1992

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Giordano, DelCollo,Werb and Gagne

5301 Limestone Road, Suite 210, Wilmington, DE, 19808

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Law Offices of David C Gagne

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David C Gagne's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

59 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 25 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Maria | February 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Best in the state!!

Let me start by saying that I wish I had known Mr. Gagne 9 years ago. Unfortunately, he was not referred to my husband and I until 2 years ago. He is thorough, aggressive, knowledgeable, up front and honest. We hired David for my 11 year old daughters custody case. I can say we didn't hire him ...for us, it was most definitely for her. We needed someone who was going to take a personal approach, and take care of what no one else could for my daughter. Due to having joint custody with her father, she could not have a medically necessary surgery due to his refusal to agree. Even with her pediatrician and specialists testifying, him attending appointments, and even taking her for a second opinion, he still refused. I felt as if I was neglecting and abusing my daughter by the judges order. For 9 years I tried and tried to get an order allowing the surgery. (This doesn't include the magnitude of other things my daughter suffered through when she would have visitation with her father.) David reassured us, made sure we understood every step we were going to take, and took care of my daughter. He was able to have a Guardian Ad Litem assigned to her, get the judge to interview her, and move forward with her receiving the treatments that she needed! David was relentless in making sure the best things happened for my daughter. He was prepared to go as far as it would take to make sure she was no longer harmed by the judicial system that was supposed to protect her. There is no way that my family is able to thank David and his amazing staff enough. They truly are a blessing!

Posted by Patricia | December 12, 2017 | Child Custody

David Gagne

I highly recommend David Gagne who represented my daughter in her custody case since 2015. On several occasions, I met with Mr. Gagne along with my daughter to go over her case prior to court. He was excellent in his preparation of the case and extremely professional. As a mother and grandmother, ...I felt very confident in Mr. Gagne's knowledge and expertise in child custody cases and was very pleased with the outcome. Mr. Gagne is approachable, paid attention to detail and made you feel very comfortable. He did not miss a beat. I am very thankful that my daughter chose Mr. Gagne as her lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | November 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Great choice of an attorney- hardworking and ethical

David is an excellent divorce attorney. He is smart, personable, and very knowledgeable about family law. He was instrumental in settling my case before it was dragged through court. I have no doubt that his preparation was one of the main reasons my ex settled before court. He communicated with me r...egularly and kept me in the loop about status and what to expect at various stages of the divorce process. Going through a divorce is stressful enough so having a guiding hand can help reduce the anxiety. After my divorce and property settlement were finalized there was information that my ex was not abiding by the agreement. David was able to orchestrate an investigation and argue in court that led to my alimony payments being stopped do to noncompliance. David was always fair and conscientious of his fee as well as outside consultant fees needed to prepare for my case. I would highly recommend David Gagne.

Posted by Teresa | June 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

"Best Decision I Have Ever Made"

I would highly recommend David Gagne and his team. You just do not see his level of skill, professionalism, dedication and most importantly compassion in the business world today. You would be hard pressed to find a more skilled attorney to handle your Divorce, Child Support, Alimony and Child Custo...dy issues.

Posted by anonymous | November 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

You can feel confident with Mr. Gagne by your side.

Hiring Mr. Gagne was the best decision I made in what was a very difficult divorce I did not see coming. I was dealing with an extremely irrational person, who had me at a high anxiety level at all times. I never knew what was going to happen next with my ex. He fought every aspect of the divorce,... custody and support. David was was very professional, knowledgeable, compassionate, thorough and quick. He has an excellent support staff, who was always available to answer any questions I had. David knows family law and does his research to find case law to support his arguments. He always made time to sit and talk me through everything until I understood what was going to happen next. I felt very confident in court with David by my side. He was able to achieve very satisfying and fair results for me. I highly recommend Mr. Gagne. You will not be disappointed!

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David C Gagne's Lawyer Endorsements

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Andrew Gonser

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"David is an excellent litigator and doesn’t hesitate to pursue matters to trial if a good settlement cannot be negotiated."

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Amanda Brinton

Family lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Dave is an excellent attorney and advocate for his clients."

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Curtis Bounds

Family lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"David and I have worked opposite each other and as co-counsel in Delaware Family Court cases. David combines the best in tenacity and resourcefulness, and cares about the well-being of his clients. David always has my highest recommendation."

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Achille Scache

Family lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. David Gagne is an excellent trial attorney and a skilled advocate in family law cases. At the most stressful and uncertain time in their lives, David inspires confidence in his clients as they see the tenacity and zealousness with which he approaches every case. David has earned respect from the Court and from other attorneys through his diligent preparation and knowledge of family law. David is the number one choice for Delaware family law representation."

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Joseph Giordano

Family lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known David for over a decade and most recently have had the pleasure of welcoming him to our firm as a partner. His depth of expertise and high level of proficiency in the field of family law has given him a wonderful reputation in the legal community in Delaware. I am proud to working with David."

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Frederick Freibott

Family lawyer | Jul 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known David for over 20 years. David is a an outstanding lawyer and very much cares for his clients. David is very comfortable in the courtroom and is very easy to talk to. I have referred many cases to David over the years and I will continue to do so. My referrals often call me back to tell me how much they like David and how much they respect him."

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William Brady

Family lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I worked with David for 7 years. He is very knowledgeable regarding Delaware family law and Family Court practice and has consistently provided outstanding representation on behalf of his clients. I highly endorse David for family law matters."

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Felice Kerr

Family lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. David is an excellent advocate for the interests of his client and is a skilled trial lawyer. David also understands his client's needs and is tenacious about obtaining the best outcome for his client. I have worked both as co-counsel with David and as opposing counsel and have found him to be completely professional in both situations."

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Edward Curley

Family lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Dave is a consummate professional and a zealous advocate for his clients. I have opposed him in cases in Family Court and have always found him to be a creative and tenacious lawyer but one who finds a balance between zealous advocacy and fairness in reaching a result that is in the best interests of his client. An excellent attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2017

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Partner, Giordano, DelCollo, Werb & Gagne

Associations

1994 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

1992 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1992 - Present

Delaware State Bar Association

Member

Education

1992

Widener University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

University of Delaware

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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