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LEGAL SERVICES
Mike Hoffman
Tarabicos, Grosso & Hoffman, LLP
If you’ve ever paid attention to land use development in northern Delaware, you’ve likely heard from Mike Hoffman. The partner at Tarabicos, Grosso & Hoffman is one of the most sought- after attorneys for land use, zoning and development throughout the state. Hoffman is working with KPR Centers on its redevelopment of the former Tri-State Mall, Acadia Realty Trust
on its revitalization of Brandywine Town Center and Fusco Management on The Grove mixed-use center, among many other projects. Hoffman completes due diligence, community outreach, hearings before legislative and administrative bodies, and all phases of the entitlement process from conception to completion.
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Michael Houghton
Morris, Nichols, Arsht and Tunnell LLP
For decades, Michael Houghton has built an expert practice at Morris Nichols on unclaimed property and regulatory and legislative matters, representing governmental entities, banks, trust companies, insurance companies and public utilities. He’s also previously served as president of both the Uniform Law Commission and the Delaware State Bar Association. Currently, Houghton serves as chair of the Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council, a non-partisan body of public and private sector leaders who develop the official state revenue projections that elected leaders use to develop the state’s annual budget.
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William M. Lafferty
Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP
William “Bill” Lafferty was named
the leader of Morris Nichols, the
fifth largest firm in Delaware with 70 attorneys, in 2021. He came to the role with a more than 30-year career at Morris Nichols focusing on Delaware corporate and commercial litigation, with an emphasis on cases involving mergers and acquisitions, proxy contests and consent solicitations, and shareholder class and derivative actions. The lifelong Delawarean supports his alma mater through serving on the University of Delaware’s Board of Trustees.
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Kathleen McDonough
Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP
When Kathleen McDonough started to practice law in 1985, she considered some Philadelphia firms, but chose Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP,
the oldest law firm in Delaware, due
to its diverse practice offering and long-term client relationships. Today, McDonough is a partner and one of the most sought-after labor attorneys in the state. She founded Potter Anderson’s labor and employment practice, and has appeared before the Chancery Court on matters regarding trade secrets and non-compete agreements. In her career, McDonough has represented large health care systems and Delaware-based chemical companies in court, among others. With roughly 90 attorneys, Potter Anderson is slated to hit its 200th anniversary in 2026.
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