Lewes, DE

Philip C. Federico

Phil Federico is a partner at Brockstedt Mandalas Federico, leading the Mass Tort / Class Action and Environmental Law practices. He has led historic litigation with verdicts and settlements exceeding one billion dollars, including a $205 million settlement in an environmental case against Mountaire Corporation and a $103 million settlement for air and water emissions from New-Indy Catawba paper mill. He also has extensive experience in personal injury, sexual abuse and misconduct, and healthcare litigation, including a $123 million settlement in the Earl Bradley case and a $190 million class action settlement with The Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Chase T. Brockstedt

Chase Brockstedt is the lead partner of the firm’s Injury Litigation Department and co-chair of its Mass Tort and Class Action Practice. He advocates for injured individuals, with extensive experience in complex injury and environmental cases. His litigation successes include a $13 million jury verdict in a nursing home negligence case and numerous million-dollar recoveries. He served as Co-Lead Counsel in an environmental contamination case against Mountaire Corporation ($205 million settlement) and as Class Counsel in the Bradley/Beebe pediatric sex abuse class action ($123 million settlement).

Aman K. Sharma

Attorney Aman K. Sharma is committed to protecting rights and pursuing justice. He has experience in online copyright infringement litigation and was endorsed by the Electronic Frontier Foundation. As a former attorney for Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, he gained insight into insurance defense tactics. He clerked for the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights and has spearheaded police misconduct lawsuits. He is a member of the Richard K. Herrmann Technology Inn of Court, Past Chair of the Delaware State Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section, and a member of the Delaware Trial Lawyers Association. He is also a visual artist, stand-up comedian, and formerly served in the U.S. Army as an officer and a public school science teacher with Teach for America. He has traveled to all seven continents and some fifty countries. He has received awards including Rising Star from SuperLawyers Magazine, Avvo Client’s Choice Award, Avvo Top Injury Attorney Award, and National Trial Lawyers recognition.

Catherine M. Cramer

Catherine Cramer is an experienced litigator and partner at BMF, part of the firm’s Mass Tort & Environmental Litigation team. She has assisted clients in class action litigation, including a $65 Million settlement for property damages and personal injuries related to air and groundwater contamination. She also practices civil litigation, personal injury, premises liability, property damage, medical negligence, nursing home abuse & neglect, business contract disputes, employment law, commercial litigation, and Trusts & Estate litigation. She has been lead counsel in over 150 cases and has been first chair in multiple jury trials.

Nicholas M. Krayer

Nicholas M. Krayer is a founding member of Pratcher Krayer LLC where he practices in the areas of personal injury and workers’ compensation law. He is a Delawarean, having attended St. Elizabeth High School, the University of Delaware, and Widener University School of Law. He served as a Deputy Attorney General and Deputy Child Advocate before joining an insurance defense firm, gaining insight into insurance companies' defense strategies. He is a member of the Delaware Bar, Federal District Court for the District of Delaware, and various professional associations, including being a past president of the Delaware Trial Lawyer's Association.

Samuel D. Pratcher III

Samuel D. Pratcher III is a founding member at Pratcher Krayer LLC, specializing in personal injury, workers' compensation, and nursing home abuse. With over a decade of experience, he has a strong reputation as a trial lawyer, representing thousands of injured victims. His background defending insurance companies provides him with unique insight into their tactics. He has received numerous recognitions, including Super Lawyers, Delaware Today's Top Lawyer, and AVVO Client's Choice Award. He is admitted to practice in Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware, and the U.S. Supreme Court.

Joseph J. Rhoades

JOSEPH J. RHOADES is the founder of the law firm Rhoades & Morrow LLC. Joe received his education at the University of Delaware (B.A.A.S., 1976) and the Delaware Law School of Widener University (J.D., Magna Cum Laude, 1981). Joe was a law clerk to the Honorable Henry R. Horsey, Supreme Court of the State of Delaware, from 1981 to 1982. Joe is a member of the American and Delaware State Bar Associations, the American Association for Justice (AAJ), the Delaware Trial Lawyers Association (DTLA) (Past President and Legislative Chair), the Workers’ Injury Law & Advocacy Group (WILG) and the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). He is a former member of the State of Delaware Workers’ Compensation Health Care Advisory Panel, serving as the Panel’s Chair, as well the State of Delaware Workers’ Compensation Task Force. Joe is the Injured Workers’ Representative on the State of Delaware Workers’ Compensation Oversight Panel and is currently serving as the Panel’s Chair. He also serves as the Vice Chair of the State of Delaware Superior Court Civil Rules Committee. Joe has been a Guardian ad Litem for foster children in the State of Delaware Family Court for over 20 years and also serves on the Board of Directors of Action for Delaware’s Children, a not-for-profit organization which advocates for Delaware’s children, especially those living in poverty.