David B. Anthony

David B. Anthony is co-managing partner at Berger McDermott LLP in Wilmington, Delaware. Their practice focuses on corporate and commercial litigation. Anthony represents companies and executives in Delaware state and federal courts from early case assessment through trial and resolution. Their practice includes governance and alternative-entity disputes, business divorces, contract and business tort claims, real estate disputes, restrictive covenant and trade secret matters, and employment issues. Anthony focuses on the governing law, the relevant facts, and the practical objectives that shape each engagement.

Anthony earned a J.D., cum laude, from Widener University School of Law and a B.A., magna cum laude, from the University of Pittsburgh. They clerked for Judge Richard R. Cooch of the Delaware Superior Court, gaining direct experience with Delaware civil litigation and trial-court procedure. That training supports the research, analysis, writing, and practical judgment required in Anthony’s current practice.

Anthony’s experience includes high-stakes corporate and commercial disputes, employment restrictive covenants, trade secret claims, real estate disputes, and contract or business tort litigation. Their work spans counseling before a dispute matures, motion practice, trial preparation, negotiated resolution, and litigation in Delaware state and federal courts. Through this work, Anthony has developed familiarity with the procedures, documents, and legal standards that commonly shape these matters.

David B. Anthony has been recognized by Delaware Today as a Top Lawyer for business and commercial litigation. Their practice reflects a continuing focus on practical litigation strategy that accounts for legal rights, business relationships, and the cost and timing of a dispute. In corporate, commercial, and employment litigation, Anthony works to identify the material issues, explain available options clearly, and keep the legal strategy tied to practical client needs.

Law Office Affiliations

• Managing Partner, Berger McDermott LLP
• Member, Delaware State Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Richard S. Rodney American Inn of Court
• Member, Veterans of Foreign Wars

Licensed State

• Delaware

Education

• Widener University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD) Cum Laude
• University of Pittsburgh
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) Magna Cum Laude

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