Jennifer A. Sutton

Overview

In her second decade of practice, civil litigator Jennifer Sutton resolves a wide variety of disputes in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies. Her experience includes the resolution of serious lawsuits involving insurance coverage, medical and legal malpractice, premises and products liability, professional responsibility, personal injury, construction, contract, and employment law claims. She has also resolved complaints filed with the EEOC and DDOL.

Jennifer's fastidious attention to detail and tactical foresight have earned her a reputation as a formidable advocate across numerous substantive legal disciplines. Her distinctive approach to discovery—unearthing crucial evidence others might overlook—has proven especially valuable in complicated disputes, especially in liability and malpractice claims. Beyond her legal dexterity and technical acumen, Jennifer's genuine commitment to understanding each client's business objectives allows her to craft litigation strategies that protect not just the client’s legal interests, but also their professional reputations and commercial relationships.

In addition to litigating challenging disputes before all Delaware State Courts, Jennifer has also resolved contentious claims before the United States District Court of Delaware. Before focusing primarily on defense, she also litigated on behalf of plaintiffs in personal injury matters. As a result, Jennifer’s nuanced understanding of both plaintiff and defense perspectives gives her a tactical edge when developing long- and short-term case strategies that require the highest level of agility.

Moreover, Jennifer excels in early case assessment, often identifying pathways to acceptable resolution before protracted litigation and extensive costs accumulate. Her measured courtroom demeanor, combined with thorough preparation, has repeatedly yielded favorable outcomes for clients involved in complex construction disputes and employment law claims, among many other examples.

Experience

• Represented an appliance repair company in a personal injury lawsuit by a homeowner and received a defense verdict at trial
• Represented several nursing homes in Delaware and Maryland for medical malpractice and wrongful death claims
• Represented various employers for claims of sexual, racial, and disability discrimination
• Represented asbestos product manufacturers, distributors and retailers with an extensive docket for personal injury and wrongful death claims for 15 years
• Represented an individual for a personal injury lawsuit involving motor vehicle crash involving motorcycles and significant injuries.
• Represented a table manufacturer for products liability lawsuit involving serious personal injuries to a child
• Represented a neurotech start-up company in a fraud lawsuit involving the purchase of shares in the company

Professional

• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Delaware Bar Association, 2003 to Present
• Member, Maryland Bar Association, March 2026 to Present