OVERVIEW
Sean Elman is an associate in the firm's Litigation Department who represents businesses, insurers, manufacturers, and technology companies in complex litigation matters. His practice encompasses commercial litigation, insurance coverage disputes, product liability actions, and general liability defense.
Sean advises clients through all stages of litigation, from pre-suit investigations, discovery, dispositive motion practice, mediation, trial, and appeal. He has experience handling matters involving contractual and business disputes, insurance coverage, cyber-related claims, product liability, and high-exposure tort actions.
Practicing primarily in Delaware, Sean regularly represents clients before Delaware state and federal courts and administrative agencies. He also represents clients in federal courts across the country, frequently partnering with national and local counsel in complex, multi-jurisdictional matters. Sean is committed to delivering practical, results-oriented counsel that aligns legal strategy with client objectives and helps clients effectively navigate litigation risk and business challenges.
Credentials
Bar and Court Admissions
Delaware
U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
Education
Widener University Delaware Law School, cum laude, JD, 2022
Pennsylvania State University, BS, 2017
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Memberships
Delaware State Bar Association
Defense Counsel of Delaware
REPRESENTATIVE MATTERS
Represent insurers in coverage disputes arising from cyber incidents, social engineering fraud schemes, business interruption claims, and other first-party losses.
Represent parties in commercial disputes involving breach of contract, business torts, fiduciary duty claims, and related business litigation.
Defend manufacturers in product liability litigation involving allegations of defective design, failure to warn, and negligence.