Colleen D Shields

Colleen D Shields

Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott • Wilmington, DE
Medical Malpractice

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Contact

Email
Phone
(302) 246-8889
Address
222 Delaware Avenue, Wilmington, DE, 19801, US

Professional

About Medical Malpractice Law

Medical malpractice attorneys represent patients harmed by healthcare provider negligence. They fight for compensation for injuries caused by medical errors. Common matters include surgical errors, misdiagnosis, birth injuries, medication errors.

Credentials

Education
1992 Widener University School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1989 University of Delaware BA - Bachelor of Arts

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2017 AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell 2016 Top Lawyers - Civil Litigation, Delaware Super Lawyers 2016 State Leadership Award, Defense Research Institute 2015 Non-faculty Award for Distinguished Service and Leadership, Padua Academy 2013 Top Lawyers - Medical Negligence, Delaware Super Lawyers
Associations
2017 - Present International Association of Defense Counsel Member 2016 - Present American Board of Trial Advocates (Delaware Chapter) Member 2013 - Present Massachusetts Bar Association Member 2010 - Present Defense Research Institute Member, Past State Representative (Delaware) 1994 - Present Pennsylvania Bar Association Member
Speaking
2017 25th Annual Women and the Law Section Retreat “Let Your Personality Be Your Profit and Not Your Punishment,” 2016 Eckert Seamans’ Continuing Legal Education Seminar "Preventing and Opposing Apex Depositions of Top Corporate Executives,” 2015 23rd Annual Delaware State Bar Association Women and the Law Retreat “PG Version of Truth or Dare,”
Updated: Mar 08, 2026