Morris James is a known powerhouse in Delaware law. Our attorneys are engaged in sophisticated work of global importance, earning a reputation for excellence and accolades from respected institutions, including Chambers USA, Best Lawyers, and U.S. News and World Report. Many of our attorneys have served as judicial clerks or externs or gone on to serve in prominent positions in the Delaware judiciary and government, highlighting the caliber of our team and our profound knowledge of Delaware law.
For 18 consecutive years, we have been recognized as a Delaware Top Workplace and, in 2024, were named to "Top Workplaces USA.” This award is based on the survey responses of employees and given to only 12 employers in the country.
We instill a focus on professional development and growth for attorneys and professionals at all levels of our organization. From structured training programs to formal and informal mentorship, we offer broad opportunities for career development and progression.
“We’re not just a team, we’re a community.”
- Sherry A, Leary, Chief Operating Officer
A defining characteristic of our firm is the supported autonomy experienced by our attorneys. We offer opportunities for significant responsibility in national cases, extensive client interaction, and support for individual initiative.
At Morris James, we are a team. We work hard towards common goals, we support and challenge each other, and we celebrate our teammate’s accomplishments.
"Choosing the right people to work with is essential for a fulfilling career."
- Keith E. Donovan, Morris James Managing Partner
There is no place in our firm for exclusion. We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our teams, inform our decisions, and enhance the quality of service we provide. Our values — mutual respect, integrity, opportunity, and collaboration — guide how we work together and how we grow. This commitment is reflected in our policies, in our programs, and in the everyday choices of our people.
Our solution-focused culture and ample resources facilitate the efficient adoption of outside-the-box ideas and new technologies. We act quickly, unencumbered by outdated systems or hierarchies, to benefit our client and our firm.
As a firm, we value professional, civic, and personal fulfillment and we encourage pro bono activities and community engagement. Our lawyers are involved in numerous pro bono efforts both individually and as a firm, and have been repeatedly recognized for their contributions.
Delaware is a well-kept secret of big city opportunity combined with small town accessibility. We typically enjoy a commute of 30 minutes or less; easy access to city resources, nature, and beaches; and a short car or train ride to the major metropolitan areas of Philadelphia, New York, and Washington, D.C.
Legally speaking, Delaware means business. Known as the state that makes corporate law first and consistently perceived by U.S. businesses as having America’s most fair and reasonable liability system, our state attracts major corporations and cases of global importance. This leads to a highly sophisticated and collegial legal community of intellectual and professional rigor. Our attorneys have strong relationships within the Delaware Bar and the wider community, and are often consulted by key law and decision makers on legislative and other matters.
