Chambers High Net Worth Recognizes Morris James

Family Law and Private Wealth Law Practices Awarded

Chambers High Net Worth has, yet again, ranked Morris James, as a leading Delaware law firm for its preeminent family/matrimonial and private wealth law practices. Four Morris James attorneys were also recognized as leading lawyers in the 2024 guide for their respective practices, as outlined below.

Delaware Family/Matrimonial

Chambers High Net Worth recognizes Morris James as being well known in Delaware for regularly advising high-net-worth individuals on a range of family and matrimonial matters. Morris James is the only firm to secure a Band 1 ranking in this practice area. 

Family/Matrimonial Leading Lawyers

Gretchen Knight chairs the firm’s family law practice. With over 30 years of experience, she focuses on complex divorce and custody matters. Gretchen concentrates on understanding her clients' goals, being responsive to their needs, and helping clients achieve their goals. She uses her legal insight and resources to support her clients, allowing them to move forward with confidence. Chambers HNW highlights her as one of the top family law attorneys in the state. A commentator enthused, "Gretchen Knight has an excellent knowledge base. She is one of the most highly regarded family law attorneys in Delaware, has a wonderful reputation, and knows her craft."

"Clients enjoy working with her. She has a nice bedside manner and communicates concepts in a way they can understand."

Jill Spevack Di Sciullo has over 20 years of experience in domestic relations matters. She represents clients throughout Delaware in complex property division, adoption matters, custody, and child support matters. Chambers HNW notes her meticulous approach and client service. A commenter said, "Jill never cut corners and we kept the high road. In the end, the road travelled was not fun, but made extremely more tolerable and less torturous with her by my side."

Delaware Private Wealth Law

Chambers HNW recognizes Morris James for its offering of a variety of private client services across all three Delaware counties. Chambers notes that the firm is uniquely positioned to handle estate planning, wealth management, tax and business issues, including those that involve the healthcare sector, among others.

One client praised, "Morris James is a multi-disciplined firm with incredible talent and resources. The team does what it says it will do and completes on or before the committed time frame."

Another source added, "Morris James can handle any complex estate planning need for clients. It has the depth and years of experience to assist any client needs. The team is available and very quick to respond.”

Private Wealth Law Leading Lawyers

Bruce Tigani chairs the firm’s tax and estates practice. With a law career spanning over 30 years, Bruce Tigani maintains a broad-based business, tax, healthcare and real estate practice. Chambers HNW commended his "commitment, knowledge, attention to detail, understanding of my business, and degree of foresight." Bruce’s multidisciplinary experience and proactive approach underscore the integrated alignment of his client’s personal and business-related tax, commercial, and estate planning objectives. An interviewee commented, "I have complete confidence in Bruce's ability to understand my needs, analyze inputs, and recommend the best course of action."

Jim Gallagher maintains a comprehensive business and tax practice that includes the preparation of wills, trusts, and other estate planning documents. In his business practice, Jim counsels and advises clients on business formation and management, including the drafting of operating agreements and stockholder agreements. Chambers HNW recognizes Jim for his thorough advice in trust and estate matters. A source stated, "Jim has an excellent reputation in the Delaware market and is also known as a top attorney in the trust and estates law practice. He is a true professional you can count on to generate successful outcomes for clients."

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