Experience and Commitment. A Proven Success.

Medical
Malpractice
Our attorneys have a history of success litigating difficult matters involving medical negligence that results in either permanent physical injury or death.
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Business and Corporate
Litigation
We handle complex legal matters that require experienced trial litigators to forward matters involving both individuals and businesses.
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Personal Injury
Dalton & Associates provides personalized and aggressive representation for victims of motor vehicle accidents and cases involving product liability.
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Dangerous and
Defective Products
Dalton & Associates provides personalized and aggressive representation for victims of motor vehicle accidents and cases involving product liability.
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Civil Rights
Our firm has litigated difficult civil rights claims to the Delaware courts in instances of police brutality, discrimination, and other violations of basic civil rights.
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White Collar
Defense
Our experienced and decorated trial team defends those who have been accused of crimes that arise from the financial sector.
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Sexual Abuse
Our firm has been counsel to some of the largest sex abuse settlements in the nation.
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Mesothelioma
and Asbestos
A trusted and experienced lawyer can help victims of asbestos-related diseases and their loved ones receive the justice they deserve.
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Talcum Powder Litigation
Talcum powder use has also been linked to: fallopian tube cancer, borderline serous tumors, borderline mucinous tumors, and mesothelioma.
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Bartholomew J. Dalton

The lead lawyer and Director of Dalton & Associates. Immediate Past President of the American College of Trial Lawyers and the Best Medical Malpractice Lawyer as voted by the Delaware Today for 7 consecutive years.

Laura J. Simon

Associate Lawyer who leads our Personal Injury practice. She primarily represents Plaintiffs in injury cases including motor vehicle accidents, product liability and civil rights cases.

Stephen D. Brinton

Associate Lawyer and a Registered Nurse who manages the Product Liability matters and assists as a valuable member of our Medical Malpractice trial team.

Andrew C. Dalton

Associate Lawyer with a focus on Trial Practice who represents Plaintiffs in Medical Malpractice, Civil Rights, Sexual Abuse, and other forms of personal injury actions.

Michael C. Dalton

Associate Lawyer concentrating on complex civil litigation in the areas of medical malpractice, and business and corporate litigation and products liability in Delaware and Pennsylvania.

Sarah G. Klein

As a survivor and advocate, Ms. Klein is dedicated to seeking justice for her clients and demanding reform and accountability from the institutions who failed them.

Connor C. Dalton

Associate Lawyer with a diverse practice focusing on issues involving civil rights, clerical sex abuse, commercial litigation, and medical malpractice.

Jessica Needles

Jessica is admitted to practice law in Delaware and Pennsylvania and currently focuses on plaintiffs' medical malpractice and asbestos-related litigation.

  • Best Lawyers of America
    1993 - 2020
  • Best Lawyers - Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Wilmington, DE 2009
  • Fellow-Litigation Counsel of
    America
  • Top Medical Malpractice Lawyer in Delaware
    1998-2021
  • Best Lawyer in America - Medical Malpractice
    1993-2020
  • Top Ten Lawyers in Delaware
    2007-2020
  • Lawyer of the Year – Personal Injury
    2009, 2012, 2015
  • American Association of Justice
  • Fellow, International Academy of Trial Lawyers
    2003
  • Lawyer of the Year – Medical Malpractic Plaintiff
    2014
  • Delaware Today's Top Lawyer Medical Malpractice for Plaintiff and Personal Injury 2020
  • Delaware Today's Top Lawyer Medical Malpractice for Plaintiff, Personal Injury & Corporate Law 2021
  • Bart Dalton and John Manly, of Manly, Stewart & Finaldi, are part of the lead counsel in filing $1 Billion in claims against the FBI.
    Associated Press ESPN.com June 8, 2022
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  • Bart Dalton was one of the lead counsel involved in the University of Michigan settlement along with John Manly from Manly, Stewart and Finaldi. Dr. Robert Anderson’s abuse victims reached $490 million settlement with the University of Michigan.
    David Jesse Detroit Free Press January 19, 2022
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  • Bart Dalton was one of the lead lawyers involved in the USOPC/USAG settlement along with John Manly from Manly, Stewart and Finaldi.
    CBS News December 14, 2021
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  • Dalton & Associate attorneys named Delaware Today magazine’s 2020 Top Lawyers in the areas of Medical Malpractice & Personal Injury
    info@bdaltonlaw.com 5:10 pm October 26, 2020
    Congratulations to our attorneys selected as some of Delaware Today magazine’s 2020 Top Lawyers in the areas of Medical Malpractice for the Plaintiff & Personal Injury. Bartholomew J. Dalton and Andrew C. Dalton are recognized for Medical Malpractice for the Plaintiff. Laura J. Simon is recognized for Personal Injury.  
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  • Dalton & Associates, P.A. proudly supports the Central YMCA to help with food insecurity during this pandemic.
    Town Square Delaware April 27, 2020
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  • The World Pushes Back Against E-Cigarettes and Juul
    By Sheila Kaplan, Andrew Jacobs and Choe Sang-Hun The New York Times March 30, 2020

    Other countries have been much stricter than the United States on banning e-cigarettes and Juul use. This youth vaping epidemic persists in our country, during a time when respiratory health is top of our daily news. If you or a loved one have suffered medical consequences from Juul use, call us today at (302)652-2050.

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  • Juul Labs sought to court AGs as teen vaping surged
    MATTHEW PERRONE and RICHARD LARDNER AP News March 9, 2020

    The Associated Press uncovered data showing that Juul made political donations to many state attorneys general, in some instances gaining access to meetings. This did not stop a 39 state investigation that was recently announced. If you or a loved one have been injured from Juul, call us today at 302-652-2050.

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  • ‘What happened in Ann Arbor is a horror story’: Three individuals allege sexual assault against Dr. Anderson
    Claire Hao The Michigan Daily March 5, 2020
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  • Lawyers sign up alleged sex abuse victims of UM doctor
    Kim Koziowski The Detroit News February 28, 2020

    Dalton and Associates and Manly, Stewart and Finaldi are representing victims of the University of Michigan and Dr. Anderson.

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  • Lawyers of Larry Nassar victims hired in University of Michigan doctor sexual misconduct case
    Michigan Live 2/25/20
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