Eric Scott Thompson, General Attorney in Wilmington, Delaware
Over 23 years of legal practice · focused on General, Litigation, and Personal Injury
Special CounselatMarshall Dennehey
Wilmington, DE
Practicing general in Wilmington since 2003.
- 23+
- Years practicing
- 4
- Bar admissions
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Eric Scott Thompson is a special counsel based in Wilmington, DE. The practice focuses on General, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Eric has over 23 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Marshall Dennehey.
- Based in
- Wilmington, DE
- Experience
- over 23 years
- Known for
- General · Litigation · Personal Injury
- Handles General, Litigation, and Personal Injury matters from Wilmington, DE.
- Over 23 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Eric Scott Thompson: Eric Scott Thompson is a special counsel based in Wilmington, DE. The practice focuses on General, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Eric has over 23 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Marshall Dennehey.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Eric takes on
Eric concentrates on general, litigation, personal injury, product liability, and workers comp. Each area below outlines the kind of case Eric handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Product Liability
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Workers Comp
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General cases in Wilmington, Delaware
Eric takes general 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 Eric agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Wilmington, Delaware
Eric 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 Eric agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Wilmington, Delaware
Eric 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 Eric agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in Wilmington, Delaware
Eric takes product liability 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 Eric agrees to represent you.
Workers Comp cases in Wilmington, Delaware
Eric takes workers comp 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 Eric agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Eric Scott Thompson — general lawyer in Wilmington
Eric Scott Thompson is a special counsel based in Wilmington, DE. The practice focuses on General, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Eric has over 23 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Marshall Dennehey.
As a member of the Casualty Department, Eric represents clients in catastrophic injury and damages claims across a range of areas, including product liability, construction defect, motor vehicle, premises liability, commercial and professional liability involving engineers, architects, and dentists. In addition, Eric is an experienced coverage attorney and handles a wide range of both commercial and personal lines coverage matters, including drafting coverage opinions, conducting examinations under oath as well as defending insurers in both breach of contract and bad faith litigation. His practice also encompasses some workers’ compensation matters and appeals, as well as appellate advocacy before the Delaware Superior Court and Supreme Court.
Throughout his twenty-year career litigating cases, Eric has also represented clients in the federal courts in Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey and on appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. Most notably, Eric is defending a client involved in the largest medical device recall in US history.
When not representing clients, Eric is an active member of his local community having served on the Board of Elections for Elsmere, Delaware as its chairman as well as Mayor for the past eight years. He teaches at Wilmington University and has spent approximately twenty-four years officiating high school football in Cecil County, Maryland and Delaware.
Year joined
2025
Thought Leadership
Eric Scott Thompson Joins Marshall Dennehey’s Wilmington, Delaware Office As Special Counsel
Catastrophic Claims Litigation
General Liability
Workers' Compensation
April 30, 2025
Eric Scott Thompson has joined Marshall Dennehey’s Wilmington, Delaware office as Special Counsel in the firm’s Casualty and Workers’ Compensation Departments.
How Eric handles general matters
As a member of the Casualty Department, Eric represents clients in catastrophic injury and damages claims across a range of areas, including product liability, construction defect, motor vehicle, premises liability, commercial and professional liability involving engineers, architects, and dentists. In addition, Eric is an experienced coverage attorney and handles a wide range of both commercial…
The kind of cases Eric takes
Eric reviews new inquiries case-by-case for general, litigation, and personal injury matters in Wilmington and the surrounding Delaware area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Widener University School of Law
J.D. · 2002
Central Michigan University
B.A. · 1996
Jurisdictions
Eric's state bar admissions
U.S. District Court
2005 · ACTIVE
Delaware
2005 · ACTIVE
Pennsylvania
2003 · ACTIVE
New Jersey
2003 · ACTIVE
Eric studied at J.D. in Widener University School of Law and B.A. in Central Michigan University.
Law school and academic background
Eric completed J.D. in Widener University School of Law and B.A. in Central Michigan University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Eric runs in Delaware is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Eric's professional memberships and bar associations
Associations & memberships Delaware State Bar Association
membership
Locations
Eric Scott Thompson's office in Wilmington
Eric's primary office is at 1 Righter Parkway, Suite 301, Wilmington, DE, 19801. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Eric Scott Thompson — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new general attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Eric usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Eric charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Eric'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; Eric will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a general attorney in Wilmington, Delaware
A short list to run through before you commit: How many general 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 Eric
Eric discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in general practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every general 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. Eric confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Eric's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many general practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Eric Scott Thompson
How much does it cost to hire Eric for a general case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Eric walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Eric offer a free consultation?
Eric charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Eric's office. Some general attorneys offer free consults — check Eric's current terms during booking.
How long do general cases in Delaware typically take?
Simple general 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. Eric gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Eric take my case if I'm outside Wilmington?
Eric 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 — Eric 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 Eric?
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. Eric will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Eric accepting new general clients right now?
Eric'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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