Eric M. Davis at a glance
- Current role
- President Judge
- Jurisdiction
- Delaware · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Eric M. Davis
President Judge · Delaware Superior Court
Biography
Professional career
- On April 17, 2025, Governor Matt Meyer appointed him President Judge of the Superior Court, succeeding Jan R. Jurden
- Eric M. Davis is a judge of the Superior Court of Delaware, appointed President Judge in April 2025, with a career spanning judicial service, corporate law, and complex litigation leadership
- Before becoming President Judge, Davis was a judge on the Court of Common Pleas of Delaware from April 2010 to 2012.
- Began his legal career at Miles & Stockbridge, P.C. in Baltimore, MD (1992–1996), then joined Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP in 1996, where he became a partner.
Education
- Emory University School of Law — J.D. (1992)
- University of Virginia — B.A. (1985)
Additional information
- Superior Court of Delaware since December 21, 2012.
- In that role, he helped create the Special Election Expedited Docket, ensuring certain cases were resolved within five months of a defendant’s response
- He specialized in corporate governance, bankruptcy, and corporate reorganization matters
- His cases have included mandamus, personal injury, complex commercial litigation, and contract disputes
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Recording and broadcasting
Statewide
Delaware Judicial Branch operating procedures generally restrict courthouse photography and audio or video recording, subject to limited exceptions.
With limited exceptions, visitors will not be allowed to take photos or record audio or video in the courthouse.Operating Procedures for the Delaware Judicial Branch: Facilities ↗
Courtroom Technology Coordination
Statewide
Delaware courts publish courtroom technology capabilities, but counsel should direct equipment and setup requests to the applicable court before the proceeding.
If you wish to use any of the technology listed below, please make your request to the appropriate Court prior to trial.Courtroom Technology ↗
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
Delaware courthouse electronic-device policy
Delaware Superior Court; Delaware Court on the Judiciary
Shared courthouse guidance; permission and stated exceptions remain applicable. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory.
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Delaware Courts official judicial roster
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