SHELSBY AND LEONI - Key Persons


David Malatesta Jr.

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Delaware State Bar Association
David is an experienced trial lawyer who now focuses exclusively on representing individuals injured as a result of motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, nursing home neglect and worker compensation claims. Experience During the first twenty years of his career, David was the managing attorney for the Delaware office of Kent & McBride, P.C., a Mid-Atlantic insurance defense firm, where he represented individuals and businesses in all aspects of civil and complex commercial litigation. Over the course of his career, he has successfully tried multiple cases to juries throughout the State of Delaware, including wrongful death and serious personal injury claims, as well as handling other civil litigation claims in Maryland, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. As a result of this vast experience, David is uniquely qualified and understands how insurance companies evaluate personal injury claims and the key components necessary to obtain a successful outcome. Professional Memberships David is a member of the Delaware State Bar Association and the Delaware Trial Lawyers Association. He received his Juris Doctorate from Widener Law School in 1997, and his B.A. from the University of Delaware in 1994. David is admitted to practice in both the state and federal courts of Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Practice Areas Delaware Birth Injury Lawyers

Jason D. Warren

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Delaware State Bar Association
Jason is a member of the Delaware State Bar Association, Delaware Trial Lawyers Association, and Randy J. Holland Delaware Workers' Compensation Inn of Court. He received his Juris Doctorate from Florida Coastal School of Law in 2010 and received his B.S. from the University of Delaware in 2007. Jason is admitted to practice in Delaware and the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware.

Jim Meehan

Job Titles:
  • Attorney
  • Member of the American Bar Association
Jim Meehan is a Delaware Trial Lawyer who focuses on Personal Injury, Wrongful Death and Nursing Home Neglect cases. Jim has distinguished himself as an attorney that prides himself on giving each of his clients an exceptionally high degree of personal attention. Jim is a member of the American Bar Association, the Delaware Bar Association and the Delaware Trial Lawyers Association. He received his Juris Doctorate from Widener University School of Law in 2010 and received his B.A. from the University of Delaware in 2006, where he majored in Political Science and Minored in Legal Studies.

Kelley M. Huff

Job Titles:
  • Delaware Trial Attorney
I am a trial lawyer specializing in the areas of medical malpractice, nursing home neglect, and personal injury. My practice is focused on helping people who have been injured by the negligence of others. All too often, when a person is injured they are confused about what happened, why it happened, who is responsible, and what to do next. I am committed to providing the personal attention my clients need to get their questions answered and to help them better understand their legal options. In my view, helping individuals obtain fair compensation for their injuries promotes safety and accountability in our nursing homes and the healthcare field. That benefit to one, is a benefit to all. In addition to personal injury law, I served for six years as legal counsel to the Delaware Senate. I volunteer time representing dependent, neglected, and abused children in Family Court proceedings through the Office of Child Advocate. I am Co-Chair of the Women and the Law Section of the Delaware State Bar Association and an active member of the Superior Court Civil Rules Committee, the Richard S. Rodney Inn of Courts, the American Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, a Triad member of the Delaware Trial Lawyers Association and the Delaware State Bar Association.

Kyle Kemmer

Job Titles:
  • Attorney
  • Member of the Delaware State
Kyle Kemmer is a trial lawyer who specializes in Worker's Compensation and Personal Injury in all three counties of Delaware as well as Pennsylvania. His practice includes representing individuals who have been injured through the fault of another on and off the job as well as those injured in car accidents. When asked by his three young sons what he does "for a living", he always responds with the same answer: "I help people". He helps people with a dedicated work ethic and seeing that his clients and their families obtain the justice that they deserve. He understands the stress and uncertainty experienced by those who have been injured and works hard to put clients at ease by taking the time to answer their questions and listen to their concerns. He is familiar with all stages of the litigation process and strives to maintain a clear focus on how to build a strong case against those responsible for his clients' injuries while preparing for trial. Finally, he is a committed advocate and a skilled negotiator. Kyle is a member of the Delaware State (including the Delaware State Bar Association's section on Worker's Compensation) and American Bar Associations, Delaware Trial Lawyers Association, American Association for Justice, The Randy J. Holland Delaware Worker's Compensation and American Inns of Court. He graduated from Pennsylvania State University in 1992 and Widener University School of Law in 1997 and is a member of The International Legal Fraternity of Phi Delta Phi. He is also admitted to the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware.

Robert J. Leoni

Job Titles:
  • Attorney
  • Member of the American Bar Association
  • Trustee to the Delaware Lawyers Fund for Client Protection
Rob Leoni is a Delaware trial lawyer and has tried multiple cases to juries in Delaware State and Federal Courts for over 21 years. He focuses on complex personal injury, medical malpractice, and death cases, representing those that have been severely injured through the negligence of others. Rob is known for his accomplished trial skills and his hard work ethic, aggressively pursuing justice for his clients and their families. Rob is a member of the American Bar Association, the Delaware Bar Association, the Delaware Trial Lawyers Association, and the American Association of Justice. He graduated from the University of Delaware in 1986 and Widener University School of Law in 1990. Immediately after graduation from law school, Rob served as a judicial law clerk on the Delaware Superior Court.

Stacey L. Paoli

Job Titles:
  • Legal Associate Stacey L. Paoli / Stanton, Delaware