Daniel K. Astin
Co-Founder and Managing Partner Emeritus

Office Location: Wilmington, Delaware
Phone: (302) 384-9541
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Daniel K. Astin, is a trusted strategic advisor to select corporations headquartered in Delaware, doing business throughout the Americas, and Europe on matters of U.S.,Federal and Delaware law. Daniel is a Navy Veteran, Co-Founder and Managing Partner emeritus of Ciardi Ciardi & Astin in Delaware, USA, generally regarded as the "incorporation capital" of North America. As Chairman of the firm's Business Enterprise, Technology and strategic advisory Team, his client focus is assisting entrepreneurs, start ups, technology firms and Military Veterans on maximizing return, risk management, litigation strategy, and asset protection. Daniel is General Counsel and Strategic Advisor to many leading national tech firms amd their founders, he regularly acts as outside counsel to Delaware MSP's and cyber security firms doing business in the nation's technology hubs. Daniel is considered by leaders in the military industrial complex, technology and managed IT services communities to be among the thought leaders in contract risk management, business development and deal strategies.

Proceedings: Daniel has appeared before tribunals throughout the USA including federal, trade, bankruptcy, chancery, appellate courts, and in Navy Department proceedings at sea. He achieved advanced certification as a mediator and often negotiated for companies nationwide to resolve contract, deal and fee disputes before they reach the formal lawsuit stage.

Corporate Formation and Business Advisory Services: Daniel's practice group forms Limited Liability Companies (LLC's) for companies operating nationwide. Delaware is the leading venue for legal proceedings such as IP, contracts, LLC's and company reorganization, litigation and bankruptcy. The Delaware courts are world renown and Delaware attorneys are well thought of for their business acumen.
Education:
Rutgers, Camden College of Arts & Sciences (B.A., 1986)
Rutgers, School of Law, Camden (J.D., 1989)
Special Honors, International Law
United States Navy Judge Advocate General's College, Newport, Rhode Island

Admissions bar and courts:

Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey;
United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
United States District Courts, Delaware, New Jersey Eastern District of Pennsylvania;
United States Court of International Trade
United States Court of Military Appeals

Public Service:
JAG Officer, counsel to Commanding Officer USS Constellation (CV64)
Trial Attorney, United States Department of Justice Office of the Region III United States Trustee

Memberships:
Navy Football Blue and Gold