David C. Hutt

David C. Hutt is a partner at Morris James serving clients from its Georgetown and Rehoboth Beach offices. His practice includes civil litigation, planning and zoning, real estate transactions, and business and commercial transactions. He represents both plaintiffs and defendants in Delaware state courts. His work also addresses land use and the agreements associated with residential property and commercial matters, allowing clients to seek assistance with disputes as well as transactional legal needs.

Hutt earned a J.D. from Temple University School of Law in 2000. He previously graduated magna cum laude from Bob Jones University in 1996. He was admitted to practice in Delaware and Pennsylvania in 2001. This academic and professional foundation supports his work across court proceedings and transactional matters. His background is relevant to reviewing documents, assessing litigation questions, and evaluating the legal requirements connected with property and business decisions.

Hutt represents clients in Delaware’s state courts and works on planning and zoning matters. His transactional experience includes residential real estate transactions and business and commercial agreements. The combination of litigation and transactional experience is useful when property rights, contract terms, or land use questions become contested. His work also touches commercial contract disputes and real estate financing matters, including situations that call for careful interpretation of legal and business documents.

Hutt has been listed in Best Lawyers for 2021 and 2022 and recognized by Delaware Today for land use matters. He is affiliated with the Delaware State Bar Association, Sussex County Bar Association, and Terry-Carey Inn of Court. By working across litigation, land use, and transactions, he addresses issues that can involve both immediate disputes and longer-term planning. David C. Hutt provides clients with legal representation grounded in Delaware court and property practice.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Morris James LLP
• Member, Delaware State Bar Association
• Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association
• Member, Sussex County Bar Association
• Member, Terry-Carey Inn of Court

Licensed State

• Delaware
• Pennsylvania

Education

• Temple University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Bob Jones University
  Magna cum laude

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