Robert W. Whetzel

Robert W. Whetzel, vice chair of the firm’s Litigation Department, practices in the general and commercial litigation area, with an emphasis on disputes relating to industrial facilities, petrochemical and refinery facilities, and technology. With extensive experience in state and federal court litigation and alternative dispute resolution matters, Bob’s recent cases include contract disputes relating to construction of industrial facilities, defense of utilities against power outage claims, and contract disputes relating to purchase of industrial goods.

Representative Experience

• Representation of a refinery in litigation relating to crude oil supply and corrosion
• Representation of a major petrochemical company in a dispute relating to construction of a facility in Mexico
• Representation of a chemical manufacturer in connection with a dispute relating to construction of a facility in China
• Representation of an electrical utility in connection with power outage claims

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