Dalton & Associates, P.A. is a Wilmington, Delaware trial firm representing individuals, families, businesses, and professionals in complex civil and criminal matters. Founded in 1987, the firm serves clients throughout New Castle County, neighboring Delaware communities, and the tri-state region. Its primary work includes medical malpractice, personal injury, product liability, sexual abuse litigation, business disputes, civil rights claims, and white collar criminal defense. Clients seek the firm’s support when serious injuries, institutional misconduct, commercial conflicts, or criminal allegations create significant legal and personal consequences.
Dalton & Associates, P.A. approaches each case with personalized attention, detailed preparation, and a commitment to quality over volume. The firm limits the matters it accepts so its attorneys can devote substantial time and resources to each client. Its trial lawyers carefully examine evidence, damages, legal defenses, business objectives, and possible resolutions before developing a strategy. Injury and medical malpractice clients may receive free consultations, and qualifying cases are handled on a contingency basis, meaning legal fees are owed only when compensation is recovered.
Dalton & Associates, P.A. handles medical negligence claims involving surgical mistakes, birth injuries, delayed diagnoses, and other preventable harm. Its personal injury practice covers vehicle accidents, unsafe properties, catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, and defective products, including asbestos and medical device claims. The firm also represents survivors of sexual and institutional abuse. For business clients and professionals, its attorneys litigate contract, shareholder, partnership, fiduciary duty, fraud, and other commercial disputes in Delaware state and federal courts, including the Court of Chancery.
Dalton & Associates, P.A. has participated in significant Delaware and national litigation, including major sexual abuse cases involving USA Gymnastics, the University of Michigan, and religious institutions. The firm reports substantial settlements and verdicts in abuse, medical malpractice, personal injury, and product liability matters. Its attorneys have received recognition from Best Lawyers, Delaware Super Lawyers, Delaware Rising Stars, and Delaware Today. By combining decades of trial experience with community-focused service, the firm provides determined representation for clients facing consequential disputes.