Delaware is home to more corporate bankruptcy filings than almost any other jurisdiction in the country. Because a majority of U.S. public companies and many private ones are incorporated in Delaware, the District of Delaware bankruptcy court has developed deep, specialized experience handling complex Chapter 11 reorganizations, first day motions, DIP financing disputes, and creditor committee matters, often on compressed timelines that differ meaningfully from smaller districts. The court also maintains an active Chapter 7 docket, and business debtors who have ties to Delaware benefit from that same efficient, well organized process.

For an out of state creditor, vendor, or landlord suddenly facing an objection deadline, bar date or preference demand in a Delaware case, working with counsel who regularly appears before this court, and who understands its local rules, standing orders, and judges’ individual procedures, can make a material difference in outcome and cost. The same holds true for individual debtors. Delaware’s bankruptcy court moves efficiently, and having a Delaware admitted attorney who knows the judges, the trustees, and the local rules can shorten the path to a fresh start.

Whether you are an individual or business considering Chapter 7 relief, or Chapter 11 reorganization, or a creditor protecting your interests in someone else’s case, Delaware’s bankruptcy court rewards parties who come prepared with experienced local counsel.