Morris James

New York City, United States

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Morris James

New York City, United States

Morris James is a longstanding Delaware law firm with roots dating to 1931 and a Distinctively Delaware identity. For nearly a century, the firm has represented individuals, families and businesses across the state and earned a reputation for depth of knowledge, practical guidance and ethical advocacy.

With a broad practice footprint, the firm provides Full Spectrum Legal Services across areas such as personal injury, employment, family, intellectual property and real estate, blending large firm capabilities with a client focused approach. Its growth across five offices and more than 70 lawyers supports a depth of experience and local presence.

Client service is a central priority at Morris James. The firm emphasizes clear communication, direct involvement of the attorney in every matter, and cost efficient representations, including free consultations and contingency fee arrangements for personal injury matters. This client centered ethos is complemented by widespread professional recognition, including Best Lawyers and Top Workplaces USA, underscoring the firm s commitment to service and excellence.

About Morris James

Founded in 1931

71 people in their team

Practice areas

Accidents & Injuries

Employment & Labor

Family

Real Estate

Intellectual Property

Languages spoken

English

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Morris James represents injured clients across Delaware in accident and injury claims, including car and truck crashes, premises injuries, catastrophic injuries, work injuries and wrongful death. The firm offers free consultations and represents clients on a contingency fee basis, with an emphasis on clear communication and direct involvement of the attorney throughout the case to maximize outcomes.

Animal & Dog Injury

Assault & Battery

Birth Injury

Brain Injury

Car Accident

Construction Accident

Dangerous Product

Defamation

Drugs & Medical Devices

Medical Malpractice

Motor Vehicle Defect

Motorcycle Accident

Personal Injury

Premises Liability

Property Damage

Sexual Abuse

Toxic Mold

Toxic Tort

Travel Accident

Truck Accident

Work Injury

Workers Compensation

Wrongful Death

Morris James' Employment & Labor practice provides comprehensive counsel to private and public employers on issues of state and federal employment law. The team delivers transactional, advisory and dispute resolution services across compliance, investigations, collective bargaining and parallel matters, and represents employer clients before Delaware courts and administrative agencies such as the EEOC, PERB and NLRB.

Employment Rights

Hiring & Firing

Job Discrimination

Labor Law

Pension

Retirement

Sexual Harassment

Social Security

Wage & Hour

Wrongful Termination

Whistleblower & Qui Tam

Employment Benefits & Executive Compensation

Morris James' Family Law practice is widely regarded as the preeminent Delaware family law team, with decades of experience handling divorce, child custody, alimony and property division among other matters. The firm emphasizes collaborative problem solving and mediation when possible, while maintaining assertive advocacy in court for high stakes matters.

Adoption

Child Abuse

Child Custody

Child Support

Child Visitation

Collaborative Law

Divorce & Separation

Domestic Violence

Father's Rights

Marriage

Military Divorce

Same Sex & LGBT

Annulment

Morris James' Real Estate & Land Use practice is a recognized leader in Delaware real estate, providing transactional, development, financing and dispute resolution services. A team of fourteen real estate attorneys across five offices handles state and multi state matters, closings by attorneys as required by Delaware law, and includes land use planning and real estate disputes.

Commercial Real Estate

Housing, Construction & Development

Foreclosure

Land Use & Zoning

Landlord & Tenant

Mortgage

Real Estate Due Diligence

Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations

Brokerage

Conveyancing

Morris James Intellectual Property practice is led by Kenneth L. Dorsney and has a long track record in patent, copyright, trademark and trade secret disputes. The team represents both plaintiffs and defendants across diverse industries, emphasizes efficient eDiscovery and technology enabled litigation, and has handled hundreds of cases in Delaware courts.

Patent

Trademark

Art & Cultural Property Law

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