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November 3, 2022

MDSU Ranked by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” for 2023

WILMINGTON, DE (November 3, 2022) – McCollom D’Emilio Smith Uebler LLC (MDSU) has been ranked in the U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” 2023 edition. MDSU’s Litigation – Trusts & Estates practice received a Tier 1 ranking, while the Trusts & Estates Law practice was ranked Tier 2. MDSU received this honor among an elite group of over 2,000 national firms this year. Of those, MDSU is one of only 500 firms to receive at least one Tier 1 national ranking.

McCollom D’Emilio Smith Uebler LLC is a nationally recognized Delaware-based law firm focusing on trusts, estates, and tax; business transactions; and litigation. MDSU represents corporate and individual clients in a range of transactional and litigation matters.

Best Lawyers® is the oldest and most respected peer-review publication company in the legal profession. Best Lawyers lists of outstanding lawyers are compiled by conducting exhaustive peer review surveys in which tens of thousands of leading lawyers confidentially evaluate their professional peers. Lawyers are not permitted to pay any fee to participate in or be recognized by Best Lawyers.

August 18, 2022

MDSU Attorneys Named 2023 Best Lawyers

WILMINGTON, DE (August 18, 2022) – McCollom D’Emilio Smith Uebler LLC Members Matthew P. D’Emilio and Thomas A. Uebler, and Councel Kathleen P. Murphy, have been recognized as 2023 Best Lawyers in America®. Matt is the 2023 Lawyer of the Year for Trusts & Estates in Wilmington, DE. Elected by peers, Matt joins the top 6% of practicing lawyers to receive this honor. Tom received a Best Lawyers® award for his work in Trusts & Estates Litigation for the fifth consecutive year. Kathleen has been named Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™ for Commercial Litigation, Corporate Governance and Compliance Law and Litigation – Securities.

Matt practices in the areas of estate planning and wealth transfer, estate and trust litigation, estate and trust administration, business transactions, and tax law. He routinely counsels both individual and corporate trustees in all matters related to estates and trusts, including providing representation in the Delaware Court of Chancery and the Pennsylvania Orphans’ Court. Tom practices corporate and fiduciary litigation in the Delaware Court of Chancery and other Delaware courts and ADR proceedings. He represents both plaintiffs and defendants as lead counsel and local Delaware counsel. In addition to his litigation practice, Tom counsels clients on statutory and fiduciary duties under Delaware law. Kathleen’s practice centers on corporate and fiduciary litigation in Delaware and Pennsylvania. Kathleen counsels both individual and corporate trustees in all corporate, business and trust litigation matters.

McCollom D’Emilio Smith Uebler LLC is a nationally recognized Delaware-based law firm focusing on trusts, estates, and tax; business transactions; and litigation. MDSU represents corporate and individual clients in a range of transactional and litigation matters.

Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected peer-review publication company in the legal profession. Best Lawyers lists of outstanding lawyers are compiled by conducting exhaustive peer review surveys in which tens of thousands of leading lawyers confidentially evaluate their professional peers. Lawyers are not permitted to pay any fee to participate in or be recognized by Best Lawyers.

August 15, 2022

Tara Hersh accepted into the Mid-Atlantic Fellows Institute of ACTEC

Wilmington, DE (August 15, 2022) – Tara S. Hersh, an associate at the law firm of McCollom D’Emilio Smith Uebler LLC (MDSU) in Wilmington, has been accepted into Class III of the Mid-Atlantic Fellows Institute of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC).

Tara earned her J.D. from the George Mason University School of Law in Arlington, VA and earned a B.S. degree in Finance and Accounting from Wilmington University in Wilmington, DE. She joined MDSU in 2020.

The Mid-Atlantic Fellows Institute was created by ACTEC Fellows to develop the profession’s future leaders in trust and estate law through a series of in-depth educational presentations led by outstanding subject matter experts in each field from across the U.S. The institute includes six sessions for lawyers who were nominated by an ACTEC Fellow and selected through a competitive application process. The program begins in September 2022 and concludes in April 2023. For more information, visit www.midatlanticfellowsinstitute.org.

The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel is a national organization of lawyers elected to membership by demonstrating the highest level of integrity, commitment to the profession, competence and experience as trust and estate counselors.

July 15, 2022

McCollom D’Emilio Smith Uebler Honored by Chambers

Wilmington, DE (July 15, 2022) – In its 2022 guide, Chambers High Net Worth ranked McCollom D’Emilio Smith Uebler LLC (MDSU) for Private Wealth Law in Delaware. “They have got a great practice.” remarked a source regarding the MDSU Trusts and Estates group.

MDSU partners Matthew D’Emilio and Jennifer Smith were also recognized in the Chambers High Net Worth 2022 rankings for Private Wealth Law in Delaware. D’Emilio was recognized in the Band 2 category. Smith was recognized in the Band 3 category.

D’Emilio focuses his practice on estate planning and wealth transfer, estate and trust litigation, estate and trust administration, business transactions, and tax law. “He has a very good work ethic,” says a source, who adds: “He handles a lot of different matters and handles them well.” This is D’Emilio’s seventh year as a Chambers’ honoree.

Smith focuses her practice on estate planning, estate and trust administration, tax planning wealth preservation, and fiduciary litigation. Noted by a peer “Jennifer is a pleasure to work with.” This is Smith’s fifth year as a Chambers’ honoree.

About McCollom D’Emilio Smith Uebler

McCollom D’Emilio Smith Uebler is a Wilmington-based law firm specializing in trusts, estates, and tax; business transactions; and litigation. With a commitment to responsiveness, strategic thinking, and efficiency, the firm represents both corporate and individual clients in transactional and litigation matters.

About Chambers

Chambers and Partners is an independent research company operating across 200 jurisdictions delivering detailed rankings and insight into the world’s leading lawyers.

April 18, 2022

MDSU Partner Elected ACTEC Fellow

WILMINGTON, DE (April 18, 2022) – Matthew P. D’Emilio, Managing Member of McCollom D’Emilio Smith Uebler LLC, has been elected a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC). Matt practices in the areas of estate planning and wealth transfer, estate and trust litigation, estate and trust administration, business transactions, and tax law. He routinely counsels both individual and corporate trustees in all matters related to estates and trusts, including providing representation in the Delaware Court of Chancery and the Pennsylvania Orphans’ Court.

ACTEC is a professional association of trusts and estates lawyers and law professors elected based on their outstanding reputation, exceptional skill, and substantial contributions to the field by lecturing, writing, teaching and participating in bar activities. With more than 2,400 Fellows practicing throughout the United States, Canada and other foreign countries, it is their aim to improve and reform probate, trust and tax laws, procedures, and professional responsibility.

November 3, 2021

MDSU Attorneys Named Delaware Top Lawyers

Delaware Today Recognizes Matthew D’Emilio, Jennifer Smith, and Thomas Uebler

Wilmington, DE (November 01, 2021) – McCollom D’Emilio Smith Uebler LLC partners Matthew D’Emilio, Jennifer Smith, and Thomas Uebler were awarded 2021 Top Lawyers through a peer review survey held by Delaware Today Magazine. D’Emilio and Smith were recognized for their work in trust and estates. Uebler was recognized for his work in corporate law.

D’Emilio focuses his practice on estate planning and wealth transfer, estate and trust litigation, estate and trust administration, business transactions, and tax law. Smith practices in the areas of estate planning, estate and trust administration, tax planning, wealth preservation, and fiduciary litigation. Uebler focuses his practice on fiduciary and corporate litigation in the Delaware Court of Chancery and other Delaware courts, as well as statutory and fiduciary duties under Delaware law.

Top Lawyers are selected and voted for annually by coworkers and peers from the state of Delaware, in a variety of legal specialties. The survey is conducted, and winners verified, by Delaware Today.

About McCollom D’Emilio Smith Uebler
McCollom D’Emilio Smith Uebler is a Wilmington-based law firm specializing in trusts, estates, and tax; business transactions; and litigation. With a commitment to responsiveness, strategic thinking, and efficiency, the firm represents both corporate and individual clients in transactional and litigation matters. The firm was founded in 2018.

About Delaware Today
For more than 50 years, Delaware Today has been the lifestyle authority in the First State. As the state’s premier magazine, Delaware Today helps readers make informed decisions to enhance their lives. Delaware Today, a division of Today Media, is an award-winning regional magazine whose mission is to help people get the most out of living by being the most valued community resource in print, online and in person.

September 26, 2021

McCollom D’Emilio Smith Uebler attorneys featured in the Delaware Journal of Public Health

Jennifer Smith and Jeremy Riley Publish on Estate Planning in the Event of Incapacity as a Result of Dementia

WILMINGTON, DE (September 26, 2021) – McCollom D’Emilio Smith Uebler LLC partner Jennifer Smith and associate Jeremy Riley co-authored an article addressing some of the tools available under Delaware law, that can be utilized by people with diminished capacity to plan ahead for incapacity and control decisions with respect to their health and property after they are no longer able to make those decisions for themselves.

In addition to examining estate planning tools for people that may develop dementia, Smith’s and Riley’s article also addresses the legal standards applied in determining whether and when a person has capacity to create estate planning instruments and when such instruments become effective.

The article is available in the September issue of the Delaware Journal of Public Health.

About McCollom D’Emilio Smith Uebler

About the Delaware Journal of Public Health

The Delaware Journal of Public Health is published five times per year, and is the signature peer-reviewed journal of the Delaware Academy of Medicine and Delaware Public Health Association. The scope of the DJPH includes, but is not limited to, public and population health programs, practices, and policies and how they affect citizens and practitioners in the State of Delaware.

September 22, 2021

McCollom D’Emilio Smith Uebler Attorneys Featured in Trusts & Estates Journal

Matthew D’Emilio and Tara Hersh Publish on Nonjudicial Settlement Agreements

WILMINGTON, DE (September 14, 2021) – McCollom D’Emilio Smith Uebler LLC partner Matthew P. D’Emilio and associate Tara S.Hersh co-authored an article cautioning the use of nonjudicial settlement agreements to resolve trust matters without first examining the material purpose of the trust.

The article, which is available in the September 2021 issue of Trusts & Estates, provides historical context to modern nonjudicial settlement statutes, examines the materiality of several common trust provisions, and discusses the potential consequences of invalid nonjudicial settlement agreements.

About Trusts & Estates
Trusts & Estates is the pre-eminent, peer review journal and website for wealth management professionals serving the needs of high-net-worth clients, family business owners, family offices, charitably inclined donors and non-profit corporations.

September 22, 2021

McCollom D’Emilio Smith Uebler Attorney Featured in Primerus Paradigm Magazine

Allison Neff Publishes on Mergers and Acquisitions During the COVID-19 Pandemic

WILMINGTON, DE (September 14, 2021) – McCollom D’Emilio Smith Uebler LLC associate Allison Neff authored an article examining whether the coronavirus pandemic qualifies as a “materially adverse effect” and the resulting impact to major acquisition and merger deals.

The article is available in the September 2021 issue of Primerus Paradigm Magazine.

About McCollom D’Emilio Smith Uebler
McCollom D’Emilio Smith Uebler is a Wilmington-based law firm specializing in trusts, estates, and tax; business transactions; and litigation. With a commitment to responsiveness, strategic thinking, and efficiency, the firm represents both corporate and individual clients in transactional and litigation matters. The firm was founded in 2018.

About Primerus Paradigm Magazine
The Primerus Paradigm delivers articles regarding developments and trends in legal issues relevant to corporate clients around the world, while showcasing Primerus members as leaders with the expertise to assist clients with any legal needs they may have. It is published twice a year and mailed to Primerus members as well as clients around the world.

September 20, 2021

McCollom D’Emilio Smith Uebler Partner Speaks at the 2021 Fiduciary Education Foundation

Jennifer Smith offered guidance on nonjudicial means for modifying trusts.

LANCASTER, PA (SEPTEMBER 15, 2021) – McCollom D’Emilio Smith Uebler LLC partner Jennifer Smith spoke at the 2021 Fiduciary Education Foundation Continuing Education Seminar. Smith presented on various options for modifying existing trusts under Delaware and Pennsylvania law, including decanting, mergers, and nonjudicial settlement agreements.

The three-day seminar, with local and national speakers presenting on a variety of topics, offered Certified Trust and Financial Advisors and Certified Financial Planners the ability to earn Continuing Education Credits while also taking advantage of industry networking opportunities.

About McCollom D’Emilio Smith Uebler

About the Fiduciary Education Foundation

The Fiduciary Education Foundation provides expert level continuing education to trust and investments professionals on topics including current best practices and industry advancements in the areas of trust, estates, market trends and fiduciary litigation.

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