About David A. Jenkins

Experienced in representing both plaintiffs and defendants, David’s practice is focused on corporate litigation. He has litigated a wide range of matters in the Delaware Court of Chancery and the Delaware Supreme Court, including breach of fiduciary duty actions, appraisal actions and corporate control contests.

David holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell and has been recognized by Chambers USA 2017 and The Best Lawyers in America since2018.

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•Obtained an injunction of a merger in Chen v. Howard-Anderson (involving Occam Networks). Largely successful on motion for summary judgment. 87 A.3d 648 (Del. Ch. 2014).

•Won a contested contest for control of a class action in In re Revlon Stockholders’ Litigation, 990 A.2d 940 (Del. Ch. 2010) a breach of fiduciary duty action. Successfully sued largest class member when it refused to pay its share of attorneys’ fees. Smith, Katzenstein & Jenkins LLP v. Fidelity Management & Research Co., C.A. No 8066-VCL, 2014 WL 1599935 (Del. Ch. Apr. 16, 2014).

•Tried, on behalf of plaintiffs, two breach of fiduciary duty cases. Gentile v. Rossetti, A. No. 20213-VCN, 2010 WL 2171613 (Del. Ch. May 28, 2010) and In re Trados Incorporated Shareholders Litigation (73 A.3d 17 (Del. Ch. 2013). In Gentile, to get to trial, needed to overturn in Delaware Supreme Court an adverse decision on summary judgment. 906 A.2d 91 (Del. 2006).

 

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    • Chancery/Corporate Litigation
    • Corporate and Alternative Entity Counseling

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Partner
    Firm Name
    Smith, Katzenstein & Jenkins LLP
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Experience: Tried, on behalf of plaintiffs, two breach of fiduciary duty cases. Gentile v. Rossetti, A. No. 20213-VCN, 2010 WL 2171613 (Del. Ch. May 28, 2010)
    In re Trados Incorporated Shareholders Litigation (73 A.3d 17 (Del. Ch. 2013). In Gentile, to get to trial, needed to overturn in Delaware Supreme Court an adverse decision on summary judgment. 906 A.2d 91 (Del. 2006). Obtained an injunction of a merger in Chen v. Howard-Anderson (involving Occam Networks). Largely successful on motion for summary judgment. 87 A.3d 648 (Del. Ch. 2014). Won a contested contest for control of a class action in In re Revlon Stockholders' Litigation, 990 A.2d 940 (Del. Ch. 2010) a breach of fiduciary duty action. Successfully sued largest class member when it refused to pay its share of attorneys' fees. Smith, Katzenstein & Jenkins LLP v. Fidelity Management & Research Co., C.A. No 8066-VCL, 2014 WL 1599935 (Del. Ch. Apr. 16, 2014).
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Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1978, Delaware
    United States District Court for the District of Delaware
    United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
    United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
    United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
    Memberships
    Associations

    •Delaware State Bar Association
    Member, Council of Corporation Law Section
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Chicago
    Class of 1978
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of Pennsylvania
    Class of 1975
    B.A.
    cum laude
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1953
    Wilmington, Delaware, August 29, 1953
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  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    David A. Jenkins is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and United States District Court for the District of Delaware.
  • Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rated?
    Yes, David A. Jenkins has a 4.7 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    David A. Jenkins attended University of Chicago.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Smith, Katzenstein & Jenkins LLP was established in 1985.
  • Is this attorney listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers?
    David A. Jenkins is listed in the Bankruptcy Law, Business Law, Civil Trial Practice, Commercial Law, Corporate Law, General Practice, Insurance Defense, Labor and Employment Law, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Product Liability Law and Securities Law section of the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers.