Catherine M Behl, Insurance Attorney in Wilmington, Delaware
Over 31 years of legal practice · focused on Insurance and Litigation
Wilmington, DE
Practicing insurance in Wilmington since 1995.
- 31+
- Years practicing
- 1
- Bar admission
Practices in
Are you Catherine M Behl?
This profile was built from public bar records and is still unclaimed. Claim it free to control your photo, bio, and fees — and get client inquiries sent straight to you.
Quick answer
Catherine M Behl is an attorney based in Wilmington, DE. The practice focuses on Insurance and Litigation. Catherine has over 31 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Wilmington, DE
- Experience
- over 31 years
- Known for
- Insurance · Litigation
- Handles Insurance and Litigation matters from Wilmington, DE.
- Over 31 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Catherine M Behl: Catherine M Behl is an attorney based in Wilmington, DE. The practice focuses on Insurance and Litigation. Catherine has over 31 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Catherine takes on
Catherine concentrates on insurance and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Catherine handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Insurance cases in Wilmington, Delaware
Catherine takes insurance 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 Catherine agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Wilmington, Delaware
Catherine takes litigation 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 Catherine agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Catherine M Behl — insurance lawyer in Wilmington
Catherine M Behl is an attorney based in Wilmington, DE. The practice focuses on Insurance and Litigation. Catherine has over 31 years of legal experience.
Catherine M Behl is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, civil litigation. Catherine received a B.A. degree from College of William and Mary, and has been licensed for 31 years. Catherine practices in Wilmington, DE.
Catherine's approach to insurance cases
Catherine M Behl is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, civil litigation. Catherine received a B.A. degree from College of William and Mary, and has been licensed for 31 years. Catherine practices in Wilmington, DE.
The kind of cases Catherine takes
Catherine reviews new inquiries case-by-case for insurance and litigation matters in Wilmington and the surrounding Delaware area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
College of William and Mary B.A. 1983 Phi Beta Kappa College of William and Mary B.A. Widener University School of Law
—
Jurisdictions
Catherine's state bar admissions
Delaware
1995 · ACTIVE
Catherine studied at — in College of William and Mary B.A. 1983 Phi Beta Kappa College of William and Mary B.A. Widener University School of Law.
Law school and academic background
Catherine completed — in College of William and Mary B.A. 1983 Phi Beta Kappa College of William and Mary B.A. Widener University School of Law. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Catherine runs in Delaware is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Catherine M Behl's office in Wilmington
Catherine's primary office is at 1310 King St., Wilmington, DE, 19899-1328. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Catherine M Behl
Catherine has not yet collected verified client reviews on LawyersListed. Reviews here are all from confirmed clients; anonymous ratings are moderated out.
No reviews yet
Only verified clients who have consulted with Catherine M Behl can leave a review.
Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire Catherine M Behl — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new insurance attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Catherine usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Catherine charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Catherine'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; Catherine will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a insurance attorney in Wilmington, Delaware
A short list to run through before you commit: How many insurance 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 Catherine
Catherine discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in insurance practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every insurance 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. Catherine confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Catherine's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many insurance practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Catherine M Behl
How much does it cost to hire Catherine for a insurance case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Catherine walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Catherine offer a free consultation?
Catherine charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Catherine's office. Some insurance attorneys offer free consults — check Catherine's current terms during booking.
How long do insurance cases in Delaware typically take?
Simple insurance 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. Catherine gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Catherine take my case if I'm outside Wilmington?
Catherine 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 — Catherine 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 Catherine?
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. Catherine will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Catherine accepting new insurance clients right now?
Catherine's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Insurance attorneys serving Wilmington, Dover and Newark in Delaware
Catherine handles insurance matters throughout Delaware. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified insurance attorneys in that community.
More counsel
Other top-rated insurance attorneys in Delaware
If Catherine's intake is full or the fit isn't right, these insurance attorneys in Wilmington handle similar matters. Every profile below is verified and open to consultations.





