Thomas W. Briggs Jr.

Thomas W. Briggs Jr. is a partner at Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP in Wilmington, Delaware. He represents national and regional clients in corporate, commercial, and trust litigation. His practice includes corporate governance disputes, mergers and acquisitions litigation, shareholder class and derivative actions, appraisal proceedings, and advancement and indemnification matters. He appears before Delaware state and federal courts as well as courts in other jurisdictions.

Tom earned a BA from the University of Chicago in 1992. He later received a JD, magna cum laude, from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 2001. He is admitted to practice in Delaware, the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. His education and courtroom qualifications support his careful analysis of corporate agreements, fiduciary duties, and disputed transactions.

Tom has handled litigation involving merger agreements, material adverse effect provisions, post-closing obligations, proxy contests, appraisal rights, and corporate control. He also works with boards of directors and special committees on transactional concerns, defensive measures, and litigation strategy. His alternative entity experience includes disputes involving master limited partnerships, limited liability companies, and limited partnerships. He also represents individual and corporate trustees in matters concerning fiduciary duties, breach of trust, trust interpretation, and asset disposition.

Thomas W. Briggs Jr. has been mentioned in The Legal 500 US for M&A litigation and listed in The Best Lawyers in America for Delaware trusts and estates litigation. He belongs to the American Bar Association, Delaware State Bar Association, and Society for Corporate Governance. He also serves as New Castle County chair of the Combined Campaign for Justice. His practice reflects efficient case management, informed judgment, and a practical approach to resolving complex disputes.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP
• Member, American Bar Association, Business Law, International Law, and Litigation Sections
• Member, Delaware State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Delaware

Education

• University of Pittsburgh School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Chicago
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)