Clear Guidance Every Step
Navigating legal claims can feel overwhelming. We explain your rights, court processes, and strategic options in straightforward language with zero unnecessary legal jargon.
Wilmington, Delaware & Pennsylvania
50+ Years Combined Courtroom Experience
Your Trusted Advocates in Times of Need.
When catastrophic injuries, workplace accidents, unfair insurance claim denials, or unlawful employment practices disrupt your life, Ciconte Wasserman LLC stands with you. Strategic, compassionate litigation backed by decades of proven courtroom success.
"He answered the questions I had and was always quick to respond. I wouldn't hesitate recommending him to others."
Adam F. Wasserman, Esq.
Managing Partner • Avvo 7.5 Rated
Why Clients Rely On Us
Our Practice Philosophy & Core Standards
We reject the high-volume 'case mill' approach. Every case receives direct attorney attention, relentless investigation, and compassionate guidance.
No Upfront Costs
We handle personal injury, workers' compensation, employment law, and bad faith claims on contingency. You pay nothing out-of-pocket unless we recover financial compensation.
Personalized Representation
You work directly with dedicated attorneys, not just case assistants. We answer your calls, listen to your concerns, and tailor litigation strategies around your specific goals.
Uncovering Hidden Benefits
Insurance companies regularly conceal or undervalue available coverages. We conduct meticulous policy audits to uncover stacking coverages, PIP benefits, and third-party liabilities.
Comprehensive Legal Counsel
Core Practice Pillars
Focused litigation representation protecting individuals, workers, and businesses across Delaware and Pennsylvania.
Personal Injury
DE & PA LitigationRelentless advocacy for victims of automobile crashes, commercial truck collisions, motorcycle accidents, slip and falls, and wrongful death. We handle insurers so you can heal.
- Motor Vehicle & Commercial Truck Crashes
- Premises Liability & Slip and Fall Injuries
- Wrongful Death Claims (10 Del. C. § 3724)
Workers' Compensation
Industrial Accident BoardSecuring full statutory benefits for injured employees. We fight claim denials, underpaid wage replacement, and secure maximum lump-sum permanent impairment awards.
- 100% Medical Care Coverage (19 Del. C. § 2322)
- Temporary Total Disability (TTD) Wage Loss
- Permanent Impairment & Disfigurement Awards
Bad Faith Insurance
Delaware Clausen StandardHolding auto, homeowners, and commercial insurers legally accountable when they stonewall, misrepresent policy coverage, or unreasonably deny legitimate claims.
- Unreasonable Investigation & Claim Delays
- Wrongful Denial of Property & Water Damage
- Failure to Settle Within Policy Limits
Employment Law
DDOL & EEOC ClaimsDefending employees against unlawful workplace actions. We litigate illegal firings, retaliatory actions, sexual harassment, and wage-and-hour violations.
- Workplace Discrimination (Race, Gender, Age, ADA)
- Delaware Whistleblowers' Protection Act
- Retaliation After Workers' Comp Claims
Collections & Judgments
Delaware CourtsOver 50 years of institutional leadership in commercial and consumer debt litigation, bank garnishments, wage attachments, and out-of-state judgment domestications.
- Commercial Debt & Accounts Receivable
- Post-Judgment Bank Attachments & Sheriff Levies
- Domestication of Sister-State Sister Judgments
Injured Recently?
Act QuicklyDelaware has a strict 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims. Vital evidence like surveillance video and black-box data can be lost within days.
- Free, Confidential Case Evaluation
- Direct Attorney Consultation
- Zero Fees Unless We Recover Money
Leadership & Trial Advocacy
Experienced Wilmington Trial Lawyers
Our attorneys bring prestigious clerkships, former military service, and decades of trial victories to protect your interests.
Edward T. Ciconte, Esq.
Founder / Of Counsel
Villanova Law J.D. (1973), USAF veteran, Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rated. Over 50 years of civil jury trials across Delaware and Pennsylvania courts, establishing foundational precedents in collections and injury litigation.
Adam F. Wasserman, Esq.
Managing Partner
Delaware Law J.D. *cum laude* (2012). Former federal judicial law clerk to Hon. Sherry R. Fallon (USDC DE) and extern to DE Supreme Court Chief Justice Myron T. Steele. Avid advocate in personal injury, workers' comp, and employment trials.
Alisyn L. Davis, Esq.
Associate Attorney
Delaware Law School J.D. *cum laude* (2024), Former Division-1 Softball Student-Athlete at University of Delaware. Dedicated to civil litigation, veterans' advocacy, client relations, and diligent trial preparation.
Real Clients, Real Results
What Our Clients Say About Our Advocacy
Real feedback from individuals, families, and business owners across Delaware and Pennsylvania.
Civil Suit
"When other attorneys told me my small business civil suit wasn't worth pursuing, Adam Wasserman took the time to listen. He fought diligently and secured a resolution that saved my company. His dedication is unmatched."
Renee
Small Business Civil Suit Recovery
Insurance Bad Faith
"After my condominium flooded and our insurer—who also insured the responsible party—refused to pay, Adam stepped in. He held them strictly accountable and negotiated a fair settlement without endless delays."
Susan
Condominium Insurance Recovery
Bar Referral
"Referred through the Delaware State Bar Association, I received a call from Adam within 24 hours. He explained every legal option simply and secured an outcome faster and larger than I ever anticipated."
Monica
Rapid Resolution Claim
Personal Injury
"The compassionate care and hands-on step-by-step guidance I received made a catastrophic accident manageable. The legal results were truly life-changing for my family."
Jessy
Severe Motor Vehicle Injury
Contract Dispute
"Adam reviewed my real estate renovation partnership agreements, identified critical contractual leverage other lawyers missed, and recovered my initial investment with expedient speed."
Joseph
Investment Contract Litigation
Truck Accident
"Adam’s calm, professional approach gave me immense peace of mind during a really stressful time following a commercial crash. He handled the insurance adjusters completely."
Judy H.
Commercial Vehicle Collision
Practitioner Insights
Delaware & PA Legal Guides
Actionable guidance written by Managing Partner Adam F. Wasserman to protect your rights after an accident or workplace dispute.
What If the Police Refuse to Come to the Scene of My Accident?
Police departments often decline dispatch to parking lot crashes or minor collisions. Learn the 5 vital steps to document evidence and preserve your Delaware injury claim.
Read Guide Takeaways →
Should I Talk to the Other Driver’s Insurance Adjuster After a Crash?
Why providing recorded statements or blanket medical releases to third-party adjusters can permanently compromise your claim valuation under Delaware law.
Read Guide Takeaways →
What If I Don’t Feel Pain Until Days After the Car Accident?
Adrenaline surges commonly mask cervical sprains, herniated discs, and concussions. Understand how to overcome insurer 'treatment gap' defense arguments.
Read Guide Takeaways →
Direct Legal Answers (AEO / GEO)
Frequently Asked Questions
Straightforward answers to the most common questions regarding injury claims, workers' compensation, and legal representation in Delaware.
Direct Answer: We handle personal injury, workers' compensation, employment discrimination, and bad faith insurance disputes on a contingency fee model. That means you pay $0 upfront retainers and $0 out-of-pocket costs. Our legal fees are paid only as a pre-agreed percentage of the financial compensation we recover on your behalf. If we do not recover money, you owe us no attorney fees.
Direct Answer: Under Delaware Code Title 10, Section 8119, the strict statute of limitations for personal injury actions is two (2) years from the date of the injury. For wrongful death claims, the two-year clock begins on the date of death. Failing to file formal suit in Superior Court before the two-year deadline permanently extinguishes your claim.
Direct Answer: Most personal injury claims (over 90%) reach negotiated out-of-court settlements before trial. However, insurance carriers offer maximum compensation only when they know your attorneys have the trial readiness and courtroom track record to take the case to a jury. We prepare every file from day one as if it is headed to trial.
Direct Answer: Yes. Under Delaware workers' compensation law, an employer takes an employee as they find them. If a workplace incident or repetitive job duties aggravate, accelerate, or worsen a pre-existing spinal condition or prior injury, you are legally entitled to full medical benefits and disability compensation.
Direct Answer: If the collision occurred on a Delaware roadway (such as I-95, Route 1, or Route 202), Delaware civil court retains full personal and subject-matter jurisdiction regardless of the defendant's home state. Auto insurance liability follows drivers across state lines. Our dual licensing in both Delaware and Pennsylvania ensures seamless cross-border representation.
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