Delaware Court of Chancery
Equity Court- Rules last changed:
The Delaware Court of Chancery is Delaware's equity court and a core forum for corporate governance, fiduciary duty, merger, trust, estate, and business disputes
Judges (14)
Chancellor Kathaleen St. J. McCormick
Magistrate in Chancery Caroline Brittingham
Magistrate in Chancery Christian Douglas Wright
Magistrate in Chancery Danielle Gibbs
Magistrate in Chancery David Hume IV
Magistrate in Chancery Jessie R. Benavides
Magistrate in Chancery Loren Mitchell
Magistrate in Chancery Timothy J. Fox Jr.
Vice Chancellor Bonnie W. David
Vice Chancellor J. Travis Laster
Vice Chancellor Kyle H. Lachmund
Vice Chancellor Lori W. Will
Vice Chancellor Nathan A. Cook
Vice Chancellor Paul A. Fioravanti Jr.
Upcoming Court Closures
Return Day (after 12 noon for State employees living and/or working in Sussex County)
Thursday
Thu, Nov 5, 2026
Veterans Day
Wednesday
Wed, Nov 11, 2026
Thanksgiving Day
Thursday
Thu, Nov 26, 2026
Delaware Chancery filing resources
- Court role
- Delaware's equity court and a leading forum for corporate governance and business-entity disputes
- Rules to check
- Court of Chancery Rules, e-filing best practices, Register in Chancery guidance, and current orders
- Deadline risk
- Emergency applications, expedited proceedings, and e-filing rules can change the practical filing path