About Kathleen
Kathleen DeLacy earned both her undergraduate and law degrees at Widener University, completing a B.S. in 1995 and a J.D. in 2000. She built her academic foundation there, studying law in a program that prepared her for practice in Delaware courts. Her legal education is the throughline of a career spent largely within the state.
She is a lawyer at Reger Rizzo & Darnall LLP. Over the years she has represented clients in matters that arise in Delaware. Her work at the firm has involved counseling individuals and families, and it has included both negotiated resolutions and court-related matters. She handles files from the office and participates in proceedings when necessary.
DeLacy is a Certified Mediator under the authority of the State of Delaware Supreme Court. That credential allows her to serve as a neutral in settlement sessions and to manage complex discussions between parties. She frequently appears in roles that require an understanding of both substantive law and the dynamics of dispute resolution.
Professional associations are a steady presence in her career. She holds current memberships in the Delaware State Bar Association and the Sussex County Bar Association. She also serves as President of the Southern Delaware Estate Planning Council. In that leadership post she organizes meetings, helps set agendas for educational programs, and works with other practitioners in the region to address local issues affecting estate planning professionals.
Her combination of mediation certification and involvement in estate planning circles means her practice sits at the intersection of dispute resolution and planning for the transfer of assets. She advises clients on documents and structure, and she assists when disagreements arise after the death of an estate holder or during estate administration. Her work often requires careful coordination with fiduciaries, accountants, and other advisors.
Colleagues describe her as methodical in preparing cases and practical at the negotiating table. She balances attention to legal detail with efforts to reach orderly resolutions. Outside of client files, she contributes to continuing education programs and regional professional gatherings through the associations she serves.
She is licensed to practice in Delaware and maintains an active role at Reger Rizzo & Darnall LLP. Her current practice centers on estate planning and mediation in Delaware.
