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Affiliate: Best Abstract, LLC (PA) Founded 2005
WARD & TAYLOR Attorneys at Law
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Advocating for clients & real estate professionals since 2005

About Ward & Taylor, LLC

Formed in 2005 by the landmark merger of the law practices of William E. Ward and Jonathan B. Taylor, who previously led Northern Delaware's largest settlement practices. Today, our 12 attorneys and dedicated paralegal teams deliver progressive legal counsel across five full-service offices throughout the State of Delaware.

The Ward & Taylor Foundation

Two Decades of Excellence, Integrity, & Innovation

When Bill Ward and Jonathan Taylor combined their settlement operations in 2005, they shared a clear vision: to establish Delaware's most reliable, client-centric real estate and estate planning law practice. They recognized that buying a home, structuring commercial development, or preparing an estate plan represents one of life's most meaningful milestones.

Over the past 20 years, that dedication has fueled continuous expansion from our primary Wilmington headquarters into five strategically positioned offices across Delaware: Wilmington, Middletown, Dover, Rehoboth Beach, and Bethany Beach.

To provide seamless legal support across state lines, we also established Best Abstract, LLC, our affiliated Pennsylvania title agency handling title examinations, escrow services, and settlements throughout neighboring Pennsylvania counties.

20 Years of Legal Leadership

Delaware Settlement Excellence (2005 – 2025+)
  • ✓ Principals: William E. Ward, Esq., Nancy Walsh Law, Esq., and Megan A. Broomall-Filliben, Esq.
  • ✓ Founders: William E. Ward, Esq. & Jonathan B. Taylor, Esq.
  • ✓ Legal Roster: 12 attorneys admitted to practice in Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Florida, and Federal courts.
  • ✓ Specialized Credentials: VA-Accredited Veterans Counsel, Hall of Fame Realtors Honorees, and statewide CE educators.
Experienced Legal Roster

Meet Our Attorneys

Our growing roster of 12 attorneys combines deep transactional knowledge, courtroom precision, and active leadership in Delaware real estate boards and community organizations.

William E. Ward, Esquire - Partner & Co-Founder Principal & Founder

William E. Ward, Esq.

Partner / Co-Founder / Principal
Education: B.A. History, Emory Univ. (1978); J.D., Duke Univ. School of Law (1981).
Honors: NCCBOR Hall of Fame (2013); Affiliate of the Year (1997, 2010); NCCBOR Education Award (1996, 2004, 2009).
Community: Board of Directors, Delaware Housing Opportunity Fund, Inc.
Focus: Residential real estate law, title resolution, and professional CE instruction.
Nancy Walsh Law, Esquire - Principal Principal

Nancy Walsh Law, Esq.

Principal
Education: B.A., Univ. of Delaware; J.D., Dickinson School of Law (Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Int'l Law).
Clerkship & Bar: Judicial Clerk to Hon. Susan C. Del Pesco, Superior Court of DE; Admitted in DE & PA.
Leadership: Board of Directors for Serviam Academy and St. Patrick’s Center; DE School of Real Estate instructor.
Focus: Residential real estate, lender financing, title analysis, and Realtor education.
Megan A. Broomall-Filliben, Esquire - Principal Principal

Megan Broomall-Filliben, Esq.

Principal
Education: B.A. Psychology & History, Univ. of Delaware; J.D., Widener Delaware Law School (2005).
Bar Admission: Delaware State Bar Association.
Background: Joined Ward & Taylor in January 2016; resident principal at our Middletown office serving southern New Castle County.
Focus: Residential closings, title defect resolution, and real estate school CE lecturing.
Jonathan B. Taylor, Esquire - Co-Founder Co-Founder

Jonathan B. Taylor, Esq.

Co-Founder
Education: B.A., Ohio Wesleyan Univ. (1972); J.D., Univ. of Miami School of Law (1977).
Bar Admissions: Delaware, Florida, and American Bar Associations.
Honors: Named 2007 Affiliate of the Year by the New Castle County Board of Realtors.
Practice: Operating private settlement practice since 1986; co-founded firm in 2005.
Rosalind D. Williams, Esquire - Attorney at Law

Rosalind D. Williams, Esq.

Associate Attorney
Education: B.A. Political Science, Univ. of DE (1988); Paralegal Cert. (1990); J.D., Widener Law (1999).
Bar Admission: Delaware Bar (1999).
Experience: Former senior real estate paralegal; attorney with Ward & Taylor since its 2005 founding.
Focus: Residential settlements, contract negotiations, and board seminar presentations.
Barbara A. Brodoway, Esquire - Lead CE Educator & Attorney 2026 Educator Award

Barbara A. Brodoway, Esq.

Associate Attorney & Lead Educator
Education: B.A. Art History, Univ. of DE (1981); J.D., Villanova Univ. School of Law (1985).
Accolades: 2026 NCCBOR Educator Award; 3x Kent Co. Educator of the Year; 2012 Leon N. Weiner Fair Housing Award.
Leadership: Past Chairman, Education Committee of Delaware Real Estate Commission.
Focus: Statewide CE classes, first-time homebuyer education, Dover office closings.
Logan Dolor, Esquire - Associate Attorney

Logan Dolor, Esq.

Associate Attorney
Education: B.A. Int'l Relations, Univ. of DE (2017); J.D., Drexel Univ. Kline School of Law (2021).
Bar Admission: Delaware Bar (2021).
Career Path: Joined firm as summer intern (2020), advanced to law clerk and associate attorney.
Focus: Residential purchases, sales agreements, and title examinations.
Steven Trovarelli, Esquire - Associate Attorney

Steven Trovarelli, Esq.

Associate Attorney
Education: B.S. Finance, Stockton Univ. (2018); J.D., Widener Delaware Law School (2021).
Bar & Journal: Delaware Bar (2021); Research Editor, Widener Law Review.
Focus: Residential and commercial settlements, loan document review, escrow structuring.
Ryan Jornlin, Esquire - Commercial & Corporate Counsel

Ryan Jornlin, Esq.

Associate Attorney
Education: B.A. English, Univ. of DE; J.D., Widener University Delaware Law School.
Bar Admissions: Delaware and Pennsylvania Bar Associations.
Affiliations: Real Property and Corporate Law sections of Delaware State Bar Association.
Focus: Commercial legal opinion letters, Delaware LLC formation, commercial closings.
Robert Wolfgang Jr., Esquire - VA-Accredited Attorney VA-Accredited

Robert Wolfgang Jr., Esq.

Associate Attorney & Veterans Counsel
Education: B.A. Pol. Sci. & Philosophy, UMBC; J.D., Univ. of Baltimore School of Law.
Accreditations: VA-Accredited Attorney; Admitted in Maryland and Delaware.
Practice: Real estate settlements, elder law, veteran benefits, and estate administration in Sussex County.
Daniel DeMott, Esquire - Sussex County Real Estate Attorney Sussex Bar Sec.

Daniel DeMott, Esq.

Associate Attorney
Education: B.A., Univ. of DE; J.D., Charleston School of Law (Dean’s List, Pro Bono Service Award).
Leadership: Secretary of Sussex County Bar Association (since 2020); Delaware Bar (2018).
Focus: Coastal Delaware residential settlements, contracts, and title curative work.
Stefanie Morris Jackson, Esquire - Real Estate Attorney

Stefanie Morris Jackson, Esq.

Associate Attorney
Education: B.A. Temple Univ. (Honors); J.D., Univ. of Pittsburgh School of Law (Full Scholarship).
Background: 18 years legal practice in PA; Delaware Bar (2025); former top-producing licensed Realtor in DE & PA.
Focus: Transactional real estate representation for buyers, sellers, builders, and investors.
The Backbone of Every Settlement

Our Paralegal & Closing Coordination Team

Behind every successful closing is our dedicated team of legal assistants, title searchers, and closing coordinators. Acting as your direct primary liaison, our paralegals coordinate with mortgage lenders, municipal tax departments, real estate brokerages, and insurance carriers.

Whether verifying payoff statements, securing water/sewer certifications, or clearing ancient judgment liens, our support team ensures your settlement runs punctually, accurately, and without surprise closing-table delays.

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Direct Support Channels

  • 1. Central Settlement Desk: Call (302) 225-3350 for file status or closing scheduling.
  • 2. Request an Attorney Speaker: Invite Ward & Taylor counsel to present on contracts or title updates at your brokerage sales meeting.
  • 3. Secure File Submissions: Upload contracts, addenda, and disclosures anytime via our secure client intake portal.
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Career Opportunities at Ward & Taylor

We foster a collaborative, innovative, and rewarding workplace culture. If you are a dedicated attorney, paralegal, or closing coordinator seeking professional growth in Delaware, we want to hear from you.

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