Sarah B. Cole

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Biography

Sarah is a member of the Casualty Department where she focuses her practice in the areas of general commercial liability, including premises liability and residential group home liability. As managing shareholder of the Wilmington office, Sarah oversees the day-to-day operations for the entire office, ensuring that client matters are handled promptly, professionally and effectively. She also serves on the firm's Board of Directors.

For the past decade, Sarah has defended hundreds of clients in the defense of personal injury litigation in the Delaware courts, with many cases tried successfully to verdict. In addition, she has defended clients in insurance coverage disputes as well as property damage litigation.

As a member of the Fraud/Special Investigative Unit (SIU) Litigation Practice Group, Sarah continues to develop her skills litigating and investigating claims of insurance fraud. She also has experience handling PIP disputes throughout the state of Delaware on behalf of our clients.

Sarah graduated from Bryn Mawr College in 2001 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. She received her juris doctorate from the University of Maryland in 2005. During law school, Sarah was an intern with the Delaware Court of Chancery. After graduation, Sarah served as a law clerk to the Honorable Arlene Minus Coppadge and the Honorable Robert B. Coonin.

After her clerkship, Sarah went into private practice at a civil defense litigation firm where she successfully defended individuals and businesses in many jury trials in the Delaware Superior Court.

Sarah is active with local animal welfare organizations in Delaware, including the Delaware Humane Association and Faithful Friends Animal Society.

Honors & awards

The Best Lawyers in America, Litigation - Insurance
2023-2026

Top Lawyer, Tort Law, Delaware Today
November 2024

Year joined

2014

Results

Defense Jury Verdict Obtained Before the Delaware Superior Court

General Liability
October 22, 2025

We received a defense jury verdict before the Delaware Superior Court, New Castle County. Although liability was undisputed at trial, damages were disputed. The plaintiff sought damages for head, neck, back and left shoulder injuries. He had $350,000 in future medical bills and $78,000 in past medical bills that he could board. The plaintiff also had a $5 million lost wage claim that we were able to get dismissed prior to trial on a motion in limine.

Marshall Dennehey Attorneys Successfully Argue Before the Delaware Supreme Court.

General Liability
May 11, 2018

Following oral argument heard en banc, the Delaware Supreme Court issued an opinion upholding the application of the Continuing Storm Doctrine, resulting in the affirmation of the lower court’s decision to grant summary judgment to our client.

Thought Leadership

Sarah B. Cole Elected to Membership in The American Board of Trial Advocates

February 5, 2026
Sarah B. Cole, Shareholder and Managing Attorney of Marshall Dennehey’s Wilmington office, has been elected to membership in the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA).

98 Marshall Dennehey Attorneys Recognized in the 2026 Editions of The Best Lawyers in America and the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America

August 20, 2025
Marshall Dennehey is proud to highlight the firm’s 98 attorneys who have been recognized in the 2026 editions of The Best Lawyers in America and the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America. Less than 6% of all practicing lawyers in the U.S.

Sarah B. Cole Elected to Marshall Dennehey’s Board of Directors

January 10, 2025
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Six Marshall Dennehey Attorneys Selected 2024 “Top Lawyers” By Delaware Today Magazine

Health Care Liability
Lawyers' Professional Liability
General Liability
November 1, 2024
Marshall Dennehey announced today that six attorneys from its Wilmington, Delaware office have been selected 2024 “Top Lawyers” by Delaware Today magazine.

On the Pulse...Working In the “First State” - Spotlight on Wilmington

Wilmington
March 1, 2024
Wilmington, Delaware, is small but mighty. It is a city on the upswing and a great place to practice law. Defense Digest, Vol. 30, No.

Classes/Seminars Taught

New Jersey Contractual Indemnity and Additional Insured Issues, Zurich Insurance, April 2015

Media Commentary

'What Del.'s Legal Leaders Are Keeping an Eye on For '24,' Law360, January 4, 2024

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Areas of Practice (4)

  • Social Services & Human Services Liability
  • General Liability
  • Automobile Liability
  • Fraud/Special Investigation

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Bryn Mawr College, B.A., 2001
Law School Attended:
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, J.D., 2005
Year of First Admission:
2005
Admission:
2005, Delaware; District Court District of Delaware
Memberships:

Associations & memberships

American Board of Trial Advocates, 2026
Delaware State Bar Association

Reported Cases:
Significant Representative Matters: Defense verdict in Delaware Superior Court in a personal injury lawsuit arising out of a slip and fall at a commercial shopping center where liability and significant damages were in dispute.; Successful defense of a residential group home in relation to personal injury claims resulting in efficient and well-informed settlement of all claims prior to the filing of suit.; Defense verdict in Delaware Superior Court in a personal injury lawsuit arising out of a motor vehicle accident. Damages and liability were in dispute. The strategic defense theory presented at trial resulted in the jury awarding a sum that was vastly below the plaintiff's pre-trial demand. Thereafter, the defense successfully argued in opposition to motions for additur and for a new trial.; Defended a first-party lawsuit for underinsured motorist coverage before a jury in Delaware Superior Court. Received a defense verdict when the jury awarded damages that equated to less than what the plaintiff received from the underlying tortfeasor. Thereafter, the defense successfully argued in opposition to motions for additur and for a new trial.; Defended a hotel owner in a premises liability claim brought in Delaware Superior Court with alleged damages approaching nearly $1 million. Through the course of discovery, it was demonstrated that the hotel owner had significant defenses to the plaintiff's claims. Settled the case for a fraction of the original demand.; Defense verdict in Delaware Superior Court in a personal injury lawsuit arising out of a motor vehicle accident. After extensive expert and lay witness testimony, the jury found in favor of the defense on liability. Thereafter, the defense successfully argued in opposition to motions for additur and for a new trial. Jury's verdict upheld in both Delaware Superior Court and the Delaware Supreme Court.
ISLN:
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