Overview
After 45 years as an active litigator, Ed McNally has retired from that role. He is now focusing on mediating business disputes, both in the Delaware Court of Chancery and Superior Court. Over 90% of his mediations resulted in settlements. He charges $750 per hour and typically incurs $10,000 to $15,000 in fees for a mediation.
Ed has represented clients in jury and bench trials in virtually every type of business dispute before the Federal District Court, the Delaware Superior Court, the Delaware Supreme Court, and the Court of Chancery.
Chambers USA has highlighted Ed McNally for the quality of his client counseling in Chancery matters. In Chambers USA 2013, market comments include “he knows what he is doing” and he “has excellent judgment and is well respected. Sources also appreciated his connections and ability to deal with complex cases.”
Professional Affiliations
Delaware Voluntary Mediation Act, Principal Drafter
Delaware Superior Court Business Courts Committee, Past Member
Delaware Superior Court Toxic Torts Litigation Committee, Past Member by Court Appointment
Court of Chancery Historical Society, Past Member by Court Appointment
Delaware State Bar Association, Corporation Law Section, Past Chairman and Vice Chairman
Lawyers Fund for Client Protection, Past Chairman
American Bar Association, Business Law and Litigation Sections
Publications
News & Events
Community
Community
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill-DE, Past President
Recognition
Honors
Best Lawyers, 2005 - Present
Chambers USA – America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, 2005 - Present
DSBA Community Service Award, 2019
JD Supra's Readers' Choice Award for Mergers & Acquisitions, 2018
Benchmark Litigation, Local Litigation Star, 2010 - 2018
United States District Court for the District of Delaware, Caleb R. Layton III Service Award, 2007
Admissions
Delaware
U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
U.S. Supreme Court
Education
Columbia University Law School, JD
Boston College, BA