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Bartholomew J. Dalton, Medical Malpractice Attorney in Wilmington, Delaware

focused on Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury

Trusted medical malpractice attorney serving Wilmington.

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Bartholomew J. Dalton is an attorney based in Wilmington, DELAWARE. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Dalton & Associates PA.

Based in
Wilmington, DELAWARE
Experience
attorney
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Medical Malpractice · Personal Injury
  • Handles Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury matters from Wilmington, DELAWARE.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Wilmington (DE) (2025).

About Bartholomew J. Dalton: Bartholomew J. Dalton is an attorney based in Wilmington, DELAWARE. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Dalton & Associates PA.

Areas of practice

Bartholomew's practice areas in Wilmington

Bartholomew concentrates on medical malpractice and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Bartholomew handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Medical Malpractice cases in Wilmington, Delaware

Bartholomew takes medical malpractice 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 Bartholomew agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in Wilmington, Delaware

Bartholomew takes personal injury 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 Bartholomew agrees to represent you.

Biography

Bartholomew J. Dalton, medical malpractice attorney serving Wilmington

Bartholomew J. Dalton is an attorney based in Wilmington, DELAWARE. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Dalton & Associates PA. Bartholomew works from Wilmington, Delaware and takes on medical malpractice matters across the region.

Mr. Dalton has been in private practice since 1987. In 2000, he founded Dalton & Associates, P.A. specializing in the areas of Personal Injury, Plaintiff Medical Malpractice, Product Liability, Clergy Sex Abuse, Mass Tort and General Litigation. In 2004, Mr. Dalton became a fellow the American College of Trail Lawyers. Since 2009, he has served as ACTL’s Regent for Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. He has been named to Best Lawyers in Delaware for 20 straight years and was named Best Lawyer in Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury (Delaware) from 2009-2012.

Mr. Dalton graduated from St. Joseph’s College (now St. Joseph’s University) in Philadelphia, PA with a BA in political science. He then graduated from the University of Tulsa Law School in 1977. Returning to the East Coast, he moved to Delaware and served as Deputy Attorney General in Wilmington, DE from 1977 to 1981. In his time as Deputy AG, he spent time in Juvenile/Family Court, the Trial Division and the Rape Unit. After leaving the DOJ for private practice in 1981 as an Associate at Brandt & Benson, P.A., he returned to the DOJ as Chief Deputy Attorney General in 1983. He left in 1987 to co-found Brandt & Dalton. Brandt & Dalton later became Dalton & Associates, P.A. in 2000 and subsequently moved into the Cool Spring Meeting House at 10th and Harrison Streets in Wilmington.

Working with Bartholomew on a medical malpractice matter

Mr. Dalton has been in private practice since 1987. In 2000, he founded Dalton & Associates, P.A. specializing in the areas of Personal Injury, Plaintiff Medical Malpractice, Product Liability, Clergy Sex Abuse, Mass Tort and General Litigation. In 2004, Mr. Dalton became a fellow the American College of Trail Lawyers. Since 2009, he has served as ACTL’s Regent for Pennsylvania, New Jersey and…

Who Bartholomew represents

Bartholomew reviews new inquiries case-by-case for medical malpractice and personal injury matters in Wilmington and the surrounding Delaware area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Bartholomew studied and practices

  • University of Tulsa

    J.D. · 1977

  • Saint Joseph's University

    BA · 1974

Jurisdictions

Bartholomew's state bar admissions

  • District of Columbia

    ACTIVE

Bartholomew studied at J.D. in University of Tulsa and BA in Saint Joseph's University.

Law school and academic background

Bartholomew completed J.D. in University of Tulsa and BA in Saint Joseph's University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Bartholomew runs in Delaware is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Bartholomew's legal honors and published work

Bartholomew has received 14 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Wilmington (DE)

    2025

  • Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Wilmington (DE)

    2015

  • Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Wilmington (DE)

    2014

  • Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Wilmington (DE)

    2012

  • Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation, Wilmington (DE)

    2009

  • Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Philadelphia Magazine Top 10 Lawyers in Delaware

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Lawyer of the year Wilmington Personal Injury

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Delaware Today Magazine- Best Malpractice Lawyer

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Wilmington (DE) (2025). Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Wilmington (DE) (2015). Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Wilmington (DE) (2014). Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Wilmington (DE) (2012). Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation, Wilmington (DE) (2009). Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026).

Locations

Bartholomew J. Dalton's office in Wilmington

Bartholomew's primary office is at 1106 West 10th Street, Wilmington, Delaware, 19806. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Dalton & Associates PA

1106 West 10th Street

Wilmington, Delaware 19806

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Hiring guide

How to hire Bartholomew J. Dalton — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new medical malpractice attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Bartholomew usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Bartholomew charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Bartholomew'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; Bartholomew will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a medical malpractice attorney in Wilmington, Delaware

A short list to run through before you commit: How many medical malpractice 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 Bartholomew

Bartholomew discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in medical malpractice practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every medical malpractice 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. Bartholomew confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Bartholomew's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many medical malpractice practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Bartholomew J. Dalton

  • How much does it cost to hire Bartholomew for a medical malpractice case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Bartholomew walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Bartholomew offer a free consultation?

    Bartholomew charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Bartholomew's office. Some medical malpractice attorneys offer free consults — check Bartholomew's current terms during booking.

  • How long do medical malpractice cases in Delaware typically take?

    Simple medical malpractice 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. Bartholomew gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Bartholomew take my case if I'm outside Wilmington?

    Bartholomew 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 — Bartholomew 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 Bartholomew?

    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. Bartholomew will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Bartholomew accepting new medical malpractice clients right now?

    Bartholomew'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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