David H. Williams

Following a four-day jury trial in the US District Court for the District of Delaware, we successfully secured a defense verdict for the City of Wilmington after plaintiff argued that the Chief of Police retaliated for the plaintiff’s exercise of his First Amendment rights and violation of the Fourteenth Amendment Due Process clause.

The Delaware Superior Court granted our motion for summary judgment in favor of the Caesar Rodney School District. The Court determined the District was not negligent in hiring or supervising the teacher who sexually abused a student.

Successfully secured summary judgment on the employment discrimination, constitutional, and retaliation claims asserted against the City and two management employees in State Court and secured affirmance on appeal in the Delaware Supreme Court.

Represented employers in 6 law suits involving sexual abuse claims alleging negligent selection and supervision of employees, including a pending claim. Partial summary judgment was secured in several of the cases, and, with the exception of the pending case, all of the claims were resolved.

Secured partial summary judgment in a police promotion case in which the plaintiffs asserted constitutional claims and subsequently resolved the case.

Secured summary judgment for the college in action asserting First Amendment and Due Process claims. The judgment was affirmed by the Third Circuit and the United States Supreme Court denied the Petition for certiorari.

Represented Harrington in an action seeking to enforce a covenant not to compete. The Court denied the application for an injunction because Harrington established L&W Insurance, Inc. breached the agreement creating the covenant not to compete.

Numerous favorable outcomes in arbitrations involving the interpretation and application of collective bargaining agreements, and negotiation of dozens of collective bargaining agreements on behalf of employers.

• Best Lawyers, 2007 - Present
  • Lawyer of the Year Award for Litigation - Labor and Employment, 2022
  • Lawyer of the Year Award for Labor Law, 2015, 2018, 2019, and 2021.
• Chambers USA, Labor and Employment, 2004 - 2022
• Delaware Today Top Lawyers, Employment Law for Employers, 2013, 2014, 2016 - Present
• Delaware Volunteer Legal Services, Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2009