Brian C. Ralston

Brian C. Ralston is a partner at Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP in Wilmington, Delaware. Their practice focuses on corporate litigation and corporate governance matters in the Delaware courts. Ralston represents clients in the Delaware Court of Chancery and other courts in stockholder class and derivative actions, merger and acquisition disputes, tender offer and proxy matters, and statutory proceedings under the Delaware General Corporation Law. Their work also includes corporate counseling and governance issues. Ralston evaluates the legal framework and factual record while keeping the client’s practical objectives in view.

Ralston earned a J.D. from the Dickinson School of Law of The Pennsylvania State University in 1998 and a B.A. from Villanova University in 1995. At law school, they served on the law review and received academic recognition through the Woolsack Honor Society. This training supports careful research, legal analysis, and communication when Ralston evaluates complex client matters.

Ralston’s experience includes major corporate disputes involving mergers, governance, stockholder rights, appraisal issues, and other matters arising under Delaware corporate law. Representative matters have involved significant public-company transactions and disputes for clients such as Liberty Media, Intercontinental Exchange, Qualcomm, and News Corporation. The work provides Ralston with practical familiarity with the evidence, documents, procedures, and legal rules that drive these matters.

Brian C. Ralston has been listed in Best Lawyers for corporate and commercial litigation work. Their practice reflects a continuing focus on applying Delaware corporate law to disputes that can affect transactions, boards, stockholders, and business strategy. When handling corporate governance and transaction-related litigation, Ralston focuses on clear advice, careful preparation, and the legal steps most relevant to the client’s position.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP
• Member, Delaware State Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association

Licensed State

• Delaware

Education

• Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Villanova University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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