Patricia A. Winston at a glance
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Patricia A. Winston
Judge · Delaware Superior Court
Biography
Professional career
- Judge on the Superior Court of Delaware, serving on the Court’s Complex Commercial Litigation Division since June 1, 2022
- Governor John C. Carney Jr. appointed Judge Winston to the Superior Court on June 1, 2022, following Senate confirmation
- From 2008 to 2016, Winston was an Associate at Morris James LLP in Wilmington, becoming a Partner in 2016
- Judge Winston prefers that requests for court action be submitted by motion with a Notice of Motion, Certificate of Service, and proposed order, rather than by letter, to expedite rulings
- Winston has been recognized as a Delaware Today Top Lawyer in Corporate Law and named among the Best Lawyers in Delaware Corporate Law
Education
- Widener University School of Law, cum laude — J.D. (2008)
- in Psychology — University of Delaware — B.A. (1999)
Additional information
- handling complex corporate and commercial disputes such as breach of contract, fraud, stockholder litigation, business dissolutions, and corporate governance matters
- She litigated in the U.S. District Court, Delaware Supreme Court, Superior Court, and Court of Chancery
- The Delaware Journal of Corporate Law — internal managing editor
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
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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