Delaware personal injury lawyer Richard A. ("Rick") DiLiberto, Jr., has gained the respect of the Court, arbitrators, mediators, other members of the Bar, and insurance company adjusters by his meticulous preparation, professionalism and work-ethic. Rick prides himself on the ability to simplify highly complex legal problems, and streamline the justice system in order to give his clients the opportunity to return to as much of the life they knew before their accident as quickly as possible.
Rick has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America 2007 and is rated "AV" in the Martindale Hubbell Law Directory, reflecting "very high to preeminent legal ability and the highest professional and ethical standards" based upon extensive and confidential peer review. He is a past President of the Delaware Trial Lawyers Association, and former Legislative Committee Chairman. Rick is often called upon to educate members of the Bar at seminars on cutting-edge issues in civil victims' rights law, and has spoken at the Delaware Supreme Court's pre-admission conference for new attorneys.
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| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| NJ | Active | 1987 | 03/30/2021 |
| PA | Inactive | 1987 | 05/08/2021 |
| DE | Active | 1986 | 04/25/2021 |
| Legal answers | 0 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Man of the Year | Delaware Christopher Columbus Monument Committee | 2017 |
| Daniel L. Herrmann Professional Conduct Award | Delaware State Bar Association | 2015 |
| Listed | Best Lawyers in America | 2010 |
| Listed | Best Lawyers in America | 2009 |
| Listed | Best Lawyers in America | 2008 |
| Listed | Best Lawyers in America | 2007 |
|---|---|---|
| Young Alumnus of the Year Award | Alumni Association Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | 2002 |
| Law Day Community Service Award | Delaware State Bar Association | 2001 |
| Outstanding Service Award | Law Alumni Association Widener University School of Law | 1999 |
| Distinguished Legislative Service Award | Delaware State Bar Association | 1999 |
| AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | N/A |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Law Related Education Center | Treasurer | 2015 - Present |
| American Association for Justice | Delaware State Delegate | 2008 - Present |
| Delaware Trial Lawyers Association | Board of Governors | 2004 - Present |
| Association of Trial Lawyers of America | Member | 1987 - Present |
| Delaware State Bar Association | Member | 1986 - Present |
| Delaware Health Care Commission Diabetes Task Force | N/A | N/A |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Blue-Gold High School All Star Basketball Games | Board of Directors | N/A |
| University of Delaware Sea Grant Program | Board of Directors | N/A |
| Widener University School of Law Paralegal and Intensive Trial Advocacy Programs | Adjunct Faculty | N/A |
| Delaware Commission on Italian Heritage and Culture | Chairman | N/A |
| Delaware Trial Lawyers Association | President | 2005 - 2006 |
| Delaware House of Representatives | Member | 1992 - 2002 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Widener University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | N/A |
| Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | BS - Bachelor of Science | N/A |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Enhanced Ethics and Delaware Practice - The 13th Annual Seminar | The Ethical Problems of the Difficult Trial | 2008 |
| Delaware Trial Lawyers Association 2007 Annual Convention | Dog Bite Cases: Issues & Updates | 2007 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Horne v. A.I. duPont Hospital, et al., C.A. No. N17C-01-341AML (4/19/17) | Affidavit of Merit complied |
| Bradford, et al. v. Dean, et al., Del. Super., C.A. No. N11C-02-208-CLS, Scott, J. (Sept. 6,2013) | Successful resolution after litigation and mediation |
| Hearn v. Garver, Del. Super., C.A. No. 12C-12-028-WCC, Carpenter, J. (Nov. 7, 2013) | Successful in amending complaint to add uninsured motorist insurance carrier |
| Jane Doe 30's Mother v. Bradley, et al., 64 A.3d 379 (Del. Super. 2012) | Multi-million dollar class action recovery |
| Doe 30's Mother v. Bradley, et al., 58 A.3d 429 (Del. Super. 2012) | multi-million class action recovery for children |
| Shea v. Matassa, et al., 918 A. 2d 1090 (Del. 2007) | automobile insurance and line of duty death benefits litigation successful |
|---|---|
| Higgins v. Walls, et al., 901 A.2d 122 (Del. Super. 2005) | Significant resolution after litigation and winning summary judgment |
| McCormick v. Hoddinott, 865 A.2d 523 (Del. Super. 2004) | Successful resolution after winning summary judgment |
Posted by Linda
Sat Feb 14 2015
Bayard Marin, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 7, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
It is my pleasure to endorse Rick DiLiberto. He is an excellent personal injury lawyer and a gentleman.
Michael Sensor, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 3, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Rick is an excellent plaintiff's lawyer and a gentleman. We are fortunate to have someone of his characterand skill fighting for the rights of injured people in Delaware.
Francis Pileggi, Wrongful death Attorney on Nov 24, 2008
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer's work. Rick is widely respected as the "go to" lawyer in Delaware for serious injury and wrongful death cases. If I had an important case, I would want Rick to be my lawyer. Rick was the former president of the Delaware Trial Lawyers Association and a state legislator for many years. He has always fought hard for victims and he gets excellent results.