Christina B. Vavala

Christina B. Vavala is counsel at Berger McDermott LLP in Wilmington, Delaware. Their practice focuses on corporate and commercial litigation. Vavala represents clients in the Delaware Court of Chancery and Superior Court, including the Complex Commercial Litigation Division. Their practice focuses on disputes arising from corporate and commercial transactions, post-transaction litigation, fiduciary-duty claims, indemnification and advancement issues, and disputes involving alternative entities. Their approach emphasizes the controlling legal rules, a clear factual record, and the practical needs presented by the matter.

Vavala earned a J.D. from Villanova University School of Law and a B.S. from Drexel University. Their early legal experience included clerkships with Judge Abigail M. LeGrow and Judge Fred S. Silverman of the Delaware Superior Court, providing direct exposure to complex Delaware litigation. The academic background provides a foundation for close legal analysis and practical problem solving in the matters that make up Vavala’s practice.

Vavala’s experience includes post-transaction litigation, breach of fiduciary duty claims, indemnification and advancement disputes, alternative-entity matters, and other complex commercial cases. Before joining Berger McDermott, they practiced at another large law firm and handled corporate and commercial disputes in Delaware courts. These assignments give Vavala practical experience with the forums, governing documents, and legal questions that recur in the practice.

Christina B. Vavala has been recognized in Best Lawyers Ones to Watch for commercial litigation, alternative dispute resolution, and litigation involving intellectual property. They also serve on the Villanova Law Alumni Association Board. Vavala approaches corporate and commercial disputes by clarifying the governing rules, identifying meaningful risks, and keeping attention on the client’s practical objectives.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Berger McDermott LLP
• Member, Delaware State Bar Association
• Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association
• Member, Richard S. Rodney Inn of Court
• Member, Villanova Law Alumni Association Board

Licensed State

• Delaware
• Pennsylvania

Education

• Villanova University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Drexel University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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