Curtis Bounds
Director at Bayard, PA- Claim this Profile
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Susan L Towers
Divorce can be a highly emotionally charged situation in which anger and spite take over logical thinking. It also can be a financial nightmare as one tries to figure out whose is whose. Curtis Bounds is a rock of stability and logic with a sense of humor when appropriate. He is honorable and a man of integrity. He is respectful of others. While his focus is to find the best solution for his client, and to put his client first as the advocate he is, he takes great pains to understand the other side, as well. He does not get carried away by the emotion. He believes in finding the amicable agreement, which in the end saves his client time and money. It is not unusual for him to point out to the client the cost of an action the client might want to take. When his client needs protection, however, he also is there and knows what to do. I have great respect for Mr. Bounds. He is an outstanding member of Delaware’s legal community and I recommend him.
Amy Arnott Quinlan
Curtis assisted me with a very difficult and complex matter. Not only did he achieve a great result, but he was also able to maintain his composure and professionalism throughout the process in a setting where others had lost theirs.
Susan L Towers
Divorce can be a highly emotionally charged situation in which anger and spite take over logical thinking. It also can be a financial nightmare as one tries to figure out whose is whose. Curtis Bounds is a rock of stability and logic with a sense of humor when appropriate. He is honorable and a man of integrity. He is respectful of others. While his focus is to find the best solution for his client, and to put his client first as the advocate he is, he takes great pains to understand the other side, as well. He does not get carried away by the emotion. He believes in finding the amicable agreement, which in the end saves his client time and money. It is not unusual for him to point out to the client the cost of an action the client might want to take. When his client needs protection, however, he also is there and knows what to do. I have great respect for Mr. Bounds. He is an outstanding member of Delaware’s legal community and I recommend him.
Amy Arnott Quinlan
Curtis assisted me with a very difficult and complex matter. Not only did he achieve a great result, but he was also able to maintain his composure and professionalism throughout the process in a setting where others had lost theirs.
Susan L Towers
Divorce can be a highly emotionally charged situation in which anger and spite take over logical thinking. It also can be a financial nightmare as one tries to figure out whose is whose. Curtis Bounds is a rock of stability and logic with a sense of humor when appropriate. He is honorable and a man of integrity. He is respectful of others. While his focus is to find the best solution for his client, and to put his client first as the advocate he is, he takes great pains to understand the other side, as well. He does not get carried away by the emotion. He believes in finding the amicable agreement, which in the end saves his client time and money. It is not unusual for him to point out to the client the cost of an action the client might want to take. When his client needs protection, however, he also is there and knows what to do. I have great respect for Mr. Bounds. He is an outstanding member of Delaware’s legal community and I recommend him.
Amy Arnott Quinlan
Curtis assisted me with a very difficult and complex matter. Not only did he achieve a great result, but he was also able to maintain his composure and professionalism throughout the process in a setting where others had lost theirs.
Susan L Towers
Divorce can be a highly emotionally charged situation in which anger and spite take over logical thinking. It also can be a financial nightmare as one tries to figure out whose is whose. Curtis Bounds is a rock of stability and logic with a sense of humor when appropriate. He is honorable and a man of integrity. He is respectful of others. While his focus is to find the best solution for his client, and to put his client first as the advocate he is, he takes great pains to understand the other side, as well. He does not get carried away by the emotion. He believes in finding the amicable agreement, which in the end saves his client time and money. It is not unusual for him to point out to the client the cost of an action the client might want to take. When his client needs protection, however, he also is there and knows what to do. I have great respect for Mr. Bounds. He is an outstanding member of Delaware’s legal community and I recommend him.
Amy Arnott Quinlan
Curtis assisted me with a very difficult and complex matter. Not only did he achieve a great result, but he was also able to maintain his composure and professionalism throughout the process in a setting where others had lost theirs.
Experience
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Bayard, P.A.
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United States
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director
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Jan 1998 - Present
As the head of the Family Law Group at Bayard, my work coordinates many aspects of our legal and professional service to Bayard's family law clients. Our group seeks to provide to our clients the best possible legal service, and to do it in a way that vigorously represents their interests, balanced with a goal of solving their problems, not creating new ones.
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Attorney
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1990 - Present
Litigation of family law matters.- High conflict custody cases.- Property division involving the valuation of closely held corporations, professional practices or family-run businesses.- Financial support ligitation where parties are self-employed or own small businesses.- High asset divorce litigation involving alimony and securing divorce settlements.- Structured settlements or hearings for property division or support cases of any size, and taking in to account liquidity, tax, insurance and debt issues.
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American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
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United States
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Fellow
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Nov 2019 - Present
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Past Chair
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Jan 2015 - Jun 2022
The Delaware Legislature recently sunset the Delaware Family Law Commission, after almost 40 years in service of Delaware families experiencing the Delaware Family Court.
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Former Member from New Castle County
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Jan 2005 - Jun 2022
Curtis is the past Chair of the Commission, and participated also as an attorney who practiced family law in New Castle County. The Delaware Family Law Commission conducted public hearings to listen to concerns about the administration of cases and procedures in the Delaware Family Court. The Commission heard from judges, lawyers, government officials, experts, litigants and citizens. The Commission made recommendations to the legislative, executive or judicial branches concerning family law issues or the Family Court, but did not intervene in individual cases or disputes.
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Delaware Humanities Forum
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Past Member of the Delaware Humanities Council
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Jul 2008 - Jun 2016
"The Delaware Humanities Forum promotes the humanities by providing an assortment of resources to the people of Delaware. DHF programs, which include grants to nonprofit organizations, educational outreach and special projects, are designed to bring the public together with humanities specialists. DHF's network links cultural, educational and civic institutions statewide, and focuses on issues of public interest and concern. DHF's goal is to help Delawareans learn about life and work by connecting them with other people, cultures and ideas." -- from the DHF website.
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U.S. Department of Education
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Management Analyst
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Feb 1985 - Aug 1987
Office of Postsecondary Education, Higher Education Program Services Office of Postsecondary Education, Higher Education Program Services
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Education
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1987 - 1990
University of Virginia School of Law
JD, Law -
1979 - 1984
The University of Dallas
BA, Politics, Philosophy
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