Kevin J. Connors, Appellate Attorney in Wilmington, Delaware
Over 44 years of legal practice · focused on Appellate, Civil Rights, and Employment · 4.4/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Shareholder; Managing Attorney, Wilmington, DE Office; Chair, Casualty Practice Group Wilmington, DEatMarshall Dennehey
Wilmington, DE
Practicing appellate in Wilmington since 1982.
- 44+
- Years practicing
- 4.4 ★
- 1 client review
- 4
- Bar admissions
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Kevin J. Connors is a shareholder; managing attorney, wilmington, de office; chair, casualty practice group wilmington, de based in Wilmington, DE. The practice focuses on Appellate, Civil Rights, and Employment. Kevin has over 44 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Marshall Dennehey. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Wilmington, DE
- Experience
- over 44 years
- Known for
- Appellate · Civil Rights · Employment
- Handles Appellate, Civil Rights, and Employment matters from Wilmington, DE.
- Over 44 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with BV Distinguished.
About Kevin J. Connors: Kevin J. Connors is a shareholder; managing attorney, wilmington, de office; chair, casualty practice group wilmington, de based in Wilmington, DE. The practice focuses on Appellate, Civil Rights, and Employment. Kevin has over 44 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Marshall Dennehey. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Kevin takes on
Kevin concentrates on appellate, civil rights, employment, general, and insurance. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kevin handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Appellate
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Employment
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Litigation
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Product Liability
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Personal Injury
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Appellate cases in Wilmington, Delaware
Kevin takes appellate matters in Wilmington, Delaware. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kevin agrees to represent you.
Civil Rights cases in Wilmington, Delaware
Kevin takes civil rights matters in Wilmington, Delaware. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kevin agrees to represent you.
Employment cases in Wilmington, Delaware
Kevin takes employment matters in Wilmington, Delaware. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kevin agrees to represent you.
General cases in Wilmington, Delaware
Kevin takes general matters in Wilmington, Delaware. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kevin agrees to represent you.
Insurance cases in Wilmington, Delaware
Kevin takes insurance matters in Wilmington, Delaware. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kevin agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Kevin J. Connors — appellate lawyer in Wilmington
Kevin J. Connors is a shareholder; managing attorney, wilmington, de office; chair, casualty practice group wilmington, de based in Wilmington, DE. The practice focuses on Appellate, Civil Rights, and Employment. Kevin has over 44 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Marshall Dennehey. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.
As a member of the casualty department, Kevin handles catastrophic injury and damages claims involving product liability, construction defect, motor vehicle, fire and property claims, liquor liability, premises liability and toxic tort litigation. In addition to his extensive experience in casualty insurance defense litigation, Kevin has defended numerous defamation, commercial libel and professional malpractice cases.
Kevin also dedicates part of his practice to defending of municipal liability cases under 42 U.S.C. 1983. He frequently represents police officers, police departments and municipalities in police liability claims, including claims for false arrest, malicious prosecution, excessive force, as well as non-police employees in claims based upon their work on behalf of the municipality. Kevin defends municipalities and government agencies against premises liability, automobile accident, property damage and related tort claims arising under state law.
Additionally, Kevin has significant experience handling employment discrimination and wrongful discharge cases under federal and state law. He routinely appears before the Delaware Human Relations Commission, the Delaware Department of Labor and in the Delaware Court of Chancery in matters of equity.
Kevin is the former longtime managing attorney of the firm's Wilmington, Delaware office. Prior to joining Marshall Dennehey in 1993, Kevin was a partner with the firm of Liebert, Short and Hirshland in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he practiced law for 11 years. After graduating from law school, Kevin served as a law clerk to former Associate Justice John J. McNeilly of the Delaware Supreme Court, Delaware's highest appellate court.
Year joined
1993
Thought Leadership
On the Pulse...Our Wilmington, Delaware Office
Wilmington
September 1, 2019
Marshall Dennehey opened its Delaware office in 1995 as a natural forum for expansion of its multi-faceted defense practice. Defense Digest, Vol. 25, No. 3, September 2019. Defense Digest is prepared by Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin to provide information on recent legal developments of interest to our readers.
Classes/Seminars Taught
Taught seminars: strict liability, motor vehicle, and Pennsylvania and Delaware insurance law (1990-2007)
Kevin's approach to appellate cases
As a member of the casualty department, Kevin handles catastrophic injury and damages claims involving product liability, construction defect, motor vehicle, fire and property claims, liquor liability, premises liability and toxic tort litigation. In addition to his extensive experience in casualty insurance defense litigation, Kevin has defended numerous defamation, commercial libel and…
Clients Kevin works with
Kevin reviews new inquiries case-by-case for appellate, civil rights, and employment matters in Wilmington and the surrounding Delaware area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law
J.D. Temple · 1981
Rotary International Graduate Fellow, University of Vienna, Austria 1977-1978 University of Virginia
B.A. · 1977
Jurisdictions
Kevin's state bar admissions
District Court Distr
1982 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court
1982 · ACTIVE
Pennsylvania
1982 · ACTIVE
Delaware
1982 · ACTIVE
Kevin studied at J.D. Temple in Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law and B.A. in Rotary International Graduate Fellow, University of Vienna, Austria 1977-1978 University of Virginia.
Law school and academic background
Kevin completed J.D. Temple in Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law and B.A. in Rotary International Graduate Fellow, University of Vienna, Austria 1977-1978 University of Virginia. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Kevin runs in Delaware is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Kevin has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
BV Distinguished
Legal awards and honors
BV Distinguished.
Affiliations
Kevin's professional memberships and bar associations
Associations & Memberships •Defense Counsel of Delaware •Defense Research Institute •Delaware Bar Association •Delaware Claims Association •Trial Attorneys of America
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Locations
Kevin J. Connors's office in Wilmington
Kevin's primary office is at 1 Righter Parkway, Suite 301, Wilmington, DE, 19801. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Kevin J. Connors — 4.4/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of Kevin. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing appellate attorneys in Wilmington.
4.4
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How to hire Kevin J. Connors — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new appellate attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Kevin usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Kevin charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kevin's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Kevin will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a appellate attorney in Wilmington, Delaware
A short list to run through before you commit: How many appellate matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Kevin
Kevin discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in appellate practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every appellate matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Kevin confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Kevin's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many appellate practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Kevin J. Connors
How much does it cost to hire Kevin for a appellate case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Kevin walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Kevin offer a free consultation?
Kevin charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kevin's office. Some appellate attorneys offer free consults — check Kevin's current terms during booking.
How long do appellate cases in Delaware typically take?
Simple appellate matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Kevin gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Kevin take my case if I'm outside Wilmington?
Kevin is licensed in Delaware. Matters governed by Delaware law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Kevin will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Kevin?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Kevin will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Kevin accepting new appellate clients right now?
Kevin's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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