The first state in the new Union was tiny Delaware, on December 7, 1787. The First State is proud of that distinction, adopting the state slogan “It’s Good Being First.” Delaware is also unique for not having a state sales tax; it is one of only five states without one.

Delaware’s 1,982 square miles – it’s only 9 miles wide at its narrowest point – make it the second smallest state. It has only about 885,100 residents and almost 73,000 of them live in its largest city of Wilmington. Dover, the state capital, has about 34,735 inhabitants.

Delaware Legal Resources

If you are looking for legal information in Delaware, the following resources are a good place to start.

Delaware State Bar Association: The DSBA provides continuing education programs as well as various other services and benefits to its more than 4,000 members. It also offers educational programs and a lawyer referral service to the public.

Delaware Trial Lawyers Association: the DTLA strives to preserve the rule of law and the right to trial by jury. It offers research resources to its members and links to additional legal resources available to everyone.

Judicial Branch: The Delaware State Courts offer general legal information to the public, including education and community outreach programs. Its website provides links to additional national and local legal resources. Attorneys can check the court calendar for their cases and research court opinions.

Resources for Legal Marketers in Delaware

The following organizations are valuable resources for anyone involved with the management or promotion of law firms and other legal services organizations.

Legal Marketing Association: The Legal Marketing Association was founded to serve the needs of in-house marketing administrators in law firms and other legal organizations. Although Delaware does not have its own chapter, the international association provides support and resources to members across the world.

Association of Legal Administrators, First State Chapter: Chartered in 1979, the First State Chapter of the ALA has more than 50 members. It aims to represent legal managers, provide professional and educational growth opportunities to its members and improve management in all legal service organizations.

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