Robert W. Whetzel

Director

One Rodney Square
920 North King Street
Wilmington, Delaware 19801
302.651.7634 - direct
302.651.7701 - fax
whetzel@rlf.com
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Assistant Contact

Tina Bouchard
302.651.7541 - direct
bouchard@rlf.com

Robert W. Whetzel, vice chair of the firm’s Litigation Department, handles a wide range of business and commercial litigation matters, with an emphasis on technology, environmental and intellectual property disputes. Bob represents manufacturers, energy companies, utilities, developers, lenders, municipalities and others in litigation and regulatory matters. He has extensive experience with federal and state environmental agencies and in enforcement and permitting matters.

Professional and Community Activities

  • Delaware State Chamber of Commerce, Environmental Committee, Chair 
  • Delaware State Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors
  • Delaware State Bar Association, Environmental Law Section, Past Chair 
  • American Bar Association, Natural Resources, Energy and Environmental Law Section
  • American Bar Association, Committee on Corporate Litigation in Business Law
  • American Bar Association, Environmental Litigation Subcommittee, Vice Chair
  • American College of Environmental Lawyers, Treasurer

Professional Recognition

  • The Best Lawyers in America, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
  • Super Lawyers, 2011, 2010, 2009
  • Delaware Today, "Top Lawyer," 2010

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Education

  • J.D., cum laude, Villanova University School of Law, Order of the Coif, 1984
  • B.S., Chemical Engineering, University of Delaware, 1981

Admitted to Practice

  • Delaware, 1984
  • United States Patent and Trademark Office, 1984