CHICAGO, May 22, 2025 — Delaware lawyer Richard A. DiLiberto Jr. received the American Bar Association Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section (TIPS) Edmund S. Muskie Pro Bono Service Award during the May TIPS Section Conference. The award recognizes TIPS members who have demonstrated commitment to justice for all citizens and dedication to pro bono service.
“The TIPS Law in Public Service Committee recommended a real star in the legal community in Rick,” said Chris Nolan, TIPS section chair. “We are proud to honor Rick for his unwavering commitment to justice and advocacy for the most vulnerable members of our community. His tireless efforts in representing families affected by negligence, and his familial story of achievement from humble immigrant roots, left an indelible mark on our conference attendees.”
DiLiberto is a litigation partner at the Wilmington, Delaware, law firm Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor LLP. He has served as co-chairman of the firm’s Government Relations Committee, chairman of the Paralegal Committee and has held leadership roles in the Personal Injury Litigation Section and on the Continuing Legal Education Committee. Prior to joining the firm in 1987, he served as a law clerk for Judge Vincent Bifferato of the Delaware Superior Court. DiLiberto frequently represents families whose loved ones have suffered injuries or fatalities due to the negligence of others, with a significant focus on advocating for abused children.
DiLiberto was a member of the Delaware State House of Representatives from 1992 to 2002, serving on various committees, including Joint Finance, Judiciary and Education. He was appointed to several commissions, including the Commission on Delaware Courts and the Supreme Court Task Force on Racial and Ethnic Fairness. He has received numerous awards, including the Daniel L. Herrmann Professional Conduct Award from the Delaware State Bar Association in 2015; the “Man of the Year” Award from the Christopher Columbus Monument Committee in 2017; and the Distinguished Legislative Service Award from the DSBA. He has been recognized as a “top lawyer” in torts and insurance by Delaware Today magazine multiple times since 2015. He also is a trustee of the UNICO Foundation, which supports various charitable initiatives, and received its 2023 Philip Mazzei Americanism Award for his contributions to the community.
DiLiberto earned his J.D. from Delaware Law School at Widener University, where he participated in the law review and served as editor-in-chief of the Delaware Law Forum. He holds a B.S. in education from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania.
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