Richards, Layton & Finger, PA – Wilmington, DE

Delaware’s Largest and Most Prestigious Law Firm

Richards, Layton and Finger, P.A. stands as the preeminent legal institution in Wilmington, Delaware, holding the title of the state’s largest and one of its oldest law firms. Founded in 1899, the firm has played a pivotal role in shaping the laws that make Delaware the corporate capital of the world. With a team of lawyers who have argued many of the ground-breaking cases in the state, they offer unmatched expertise. If you need to find a lawyer who understands the intricate machinery of Delaware corporate law, Richards, Layton and Finger is the gold standard.

Unrivaled Legal Expertise

The firm’s practice areas are vast and deeply specialized, catering to sophisticated clients and major corporations:

• Corporate Law: Recognized globally for advice on mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and fiduciary duties.
• Alternative Entities: The firm is often cited as ‘writing the book’ on Delaware limited liability companies and partnerships.
• Bankruptcy and Restructuring: Handling major Chapter 11 cases and creditor rights litigation.
• Intellectual Property: defending and prosecuting complex patent, trademark, and copyright matters in Delaware courts.
• Commercial Litigation: Representing clients in high-stakes disputes in the Court of Chancery and Superior Court.

Located at One Rodney Square

Headquartered in the iconic One Rodney Square building on North King Street, the firm is situated at the very center of Wilmington’s legal district. This location provides immediate access to the state and federal courthouses. The firm’s attorneys are frequently appointed to the judiciary and hold leadership positions in national bar associations. Whether you are a general counsel looking to hire an attorney for a bet-the-company litigation or a business leader needing counsel for a transaction, their reputation speaks for itself.

We have remained at the leading edge of our state’s evolving corporate law practice. We began building our extraordinary reputation in corporate law from the start.

Partner with the firm that defines Delaware law. Order a consultation with Richards, Layton and Finger, P.A. to secure representation from the very best in the field.