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Schwartz & Schwartz Personal injury lawyers handling cases in Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, Maryland, and D.C.

We handle cases involving serious injuries and death resulting from car accidents, slip-and-falls, dog bites, medical malpractice, workers compensation claims Trial lawyers handling personal injury, car accidents, tractor trailer collisions, motorcycle crashes, criminal defense, DUI defense, real estate litigation and other trial work. With our main office in Dover, Delaware as well as satellite offices in Wilmington, Delaware and Havertown in suburban Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, we are well equipped to represent folks who need help with injury, death and dui/criminal cases in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

As we continue our Attorney Spotlight series, we are pleased to highlight Mark Taneyhill—not only as an attorney, but as...
10/16/2026

As we continue our Attorney Spotlight series, we are pleased to highlight Mark Taneyhill—not only as an attorney, but as a dedicated member of our community.

Mark strongly believes in giving back. During law school, he volunteered with the Pardons Project of Delaware, a restorative justice initiative launched by Delaware Pacem in Terris in collaboration with the Delaware Center for Justice, where he assisted individuals in navigating the pardon and expungement process. He later served as a board member for Pacem in Terris and remains proud of their Arts for Peace program, which invites young artists to share their visions of peace through creative expression.

In addition, Mark has volunteered for over ten years as a Guardian Ad Litem with the Office of the Child Advocate, providing independent legal representation for abused, neglected, and dependent children in Delaware Family Court.

Mark has also been an active PTA member at his daughter’s school, John R. Downes Elementary in Newark, DE. For four years, he helped organize and run the annual fundraiser, collaborating with parents, teachers, and administrators to support the school community.

As we continue with our Attorney Spotlight series we are still focus on the amazing Mark TaneyhillMark graduated from Gl...
10/09/2026

As we continue with our Attorney Spotlight series we are still focus on the amazing Mark Taneyhill

Mark graduated from Glasgow High School in Newark, DE, before attending the University of Delaware, where he majored in English and Criminal Justice. During his high school and college years, Mark was an active member of Teamsters Local 326, working at both the Port of Wilmington and UPS.

He later earned his Juris Doctor from Widener University Delaware Law School, attending as an evening student and graduating Magna Cum Laude. While pursuing his law degree, Mark served as a member of the Moe Levine Trial Advocacy Honor Society. During the day, he worked as a Compliance Manager for a student loan company, focusing on commercial lending and U.S. Department of Education regulations. Mark was inspired and encouraged to pursue his legal career by his sister, Christina, who was a trial lawyer with the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office at the time.

Mark is always TIPPING THE SCALES OF JUSTICE IN YOUR FAVOR

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As we continue our Attorney Spotlight series, we are pleased to feature R. Mark Taneyhill, a Partner at the firm. Mark i...
10/05/2026

As we continue our Attorney Spotlight series, we are pleased to feature
R. Mark Taneyhill, a Partner at the firm. Mark is a New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware personal injury lawyer who focuses his practice on representing those injured due to the carelessness and negligence of others.

Mark primarily represents individuals seriously injured in car accidents, commercial truck and bus accidents, and motorcycle accidents. He also represents families of those who have been killed or seriously injured by medical and surgical errors, as well as nursing home neglect and abuse. Additionally, Mark handles premises liability cases—such as slip and falls, trip and falls, and other accidents occurring on land—and has broad experience litigating asbestosis and mesothelioma personal injury and wrongful death cases.

As we continue our Attorney Spotlight series, we are proud to highlight the career of Charles Welch III. While celebrati...
09/27/2026

As we continue our Attorney Spotlight series, we are proud to highlight the career of Charles Welch III. While celebrating his professional accomplishments, we also want to acknowledge his four years with Schwartz & Schwartz.

Affectionately known as "Chuck," Mr. Welch is a graduate of both the University of Delaware and the Villanova University JD School of Law. As a Villanova alumnus, he is also a quietly a New York Knicks fan. Please don’t tell him we said that.

Mr. Welch is deeply passionate about personal injury law, with a primary focus on Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) cases. If you are seeking an attorney dedicated to advocating for your rights, please contact our office today.

As we continue with our Attorney Spotlight series, we are excited to feature Charles "Chuck" Welch III, who has served t...
09/15/2026

As we continue with our Attorney Spotlight series, we are excited to feature Charles "Chuck" Welch III, who has served the state of Delaware throughout his entire career.

Chuck is a former State Representative and Deputy Attorney General. He has also served on the Board of Directors for the Mamie A. Warren Senior Center and is a member of the Delaware Trial Lawyers Association.

At Schwartz & Schwartz, Chuck’s practice primarily focuses on personal injury, wills, trusts, and the probate of estates. His exceptional work, dedication to his craft, and stellar client reviews continue to make a meaningful impact.

And Quietly is a New York Knicks fan

As we continue with our Attorney Spotlight series with speak on the phenomenal career of Charles “Chuck” W. Welch IIIChu...
09/02/2026

As we continue with our Attorney Spotlight series with speak on the phenomenal career of Charles “Chuck” W. Welch III

Chuck was born and raised in Delaware. He is a graduate of William Penn High School, the University of Delaware and the Villanova University School of Law. He has been a member of the Bar of the Delaware Supreme Court since 1985.

Chuck retired as a Judge of the State of Delaware Court of Common Pleas in 2020, after 19 years of dedicated service, and now has joined the law firm of Schwartz & Schwartz, P.A., in Dover. He is a former State Representative and Deputy Attorney General. Chuck has also served as a member of the Board of Directors for the Mamie A. Warren Senior Center and is a member of the Delaware Trial Lawyers Association.

Chuck’s primary areas of practice include personal injury, wills, trusts and the probate of estates.

As we continue with our Attorney Spotlight series, we are proud to highlight the outstanding work of Joe Stanley. Not on...
08/31/2026

As we continue with our Attorney Spotlight series, we are proud to highlight the outstanding work of Joe Stanley. Not only is he recognized as one of Delaware's top lawyers, but he has also been named to the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America list for four consecutive years.

Joe's hard work is recognized both locally and nationally. As we close out the month of August, we want to continue to salute one of the best in the business.

I hope everyone is having a great week.We are briefly interrupting our regular schedule for the Attorney Spotlight to hi...
08/26/2026

I hope everyone is having a great week.

We are briefly interrupting our regular schedule for the Attorney Spotlight to highlight something we already know to be true: we have some of the TOP LAWYERS right here in Delaware. Please join me in recognizing and celebrating the incredible talent and dedication of our team at the firm.

Thank you for your continued hard work and excellence.

As we continue our Attorney Spotlight series, we are excited to feature the amazing Joe Stanley. Joe is currently licens...
08/23/2026

As we continue our Attorney Spotlight series, we are excited to feature the amazing Joe Stanley. Joe is currently licensed to practice law in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. His true passion lies in protecting and defending the individual rights of his clients, and you will seldom find anyone so genuinely dedicated to their clients' success.

Just thinking about his impressive background as a classic car enthusiast and his experience owning such remarkable vehicles as the ’79 Corvette, the ’67 and ’70 Mustangs, the ’67 Barracuda, and the ’66 Galaxie. Beyond his passion for classic cars, He also has interest in chess and frequent involvement in local political campaigns.

Please join us in continue to celebrate Joe and his outstanding commitment to our clients and legal practice.

As we continue through the month of August, we are proud to highlight the prolific attorney Joe Stanley in our Attorney ...
08/16/2026

As we continue through the month of August, we are proud to highlight the prolific attorney Joe Stanley in our Attorney Spotlight.

Joe’s passion lies in protecting and defending the individual rights of his clients, and his dedication to their success is unmatched.

Joe earned his Juris Doctor from Seton Hall University School of Law. Prior to that, he earned a Master’s Degree in Urban Affairs and Public Policy from the University of Delaware, as well as a Bachelor’s Degree with double majors in Political Science and Philosophy and double minors in History and Legal Studies. Before becoming an attorney, Joe served as a law clerk at Schwartz & Schwartz for two years, and as a law clerk to Andres De Cos, Esq. in Wilmington, Delaware for two years prior to that.He even has a soft spot for animals of all kinds.

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1140 South State Street
Dover, DE
19901

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+13022164498

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