The Delaware Paralegal Association (DPA) was formed in 1976. Early that year, 16 paralegals met at what was then known as Prickett Ward Burt & Sanders to gauge interest among paralegals in Delaware to form an association whose structure and purpose(s) would be determined by the participants. Committees were appointed to begin work on the structure and organization of the association, to research and advise on whether to form a working relationship with the Delaware State Bar Association and to contact paralegals throughout the state to advise them of the association. In September of that year, 33 members were certified as "Charter" members of the Association.

The Association has grown steadily over the years and now boasts a membership of approximately 300.  DPA continues to be the voice and advocate for paralegals in Delaware.

DPA Presidents
1976-1977 Elizabeth Curtis Swain 1989-1991 Cyndy M. Osborne
1977-1979 Carolyn McKown, RP 1991-1993 Kim D. Root
1979-1980 Ann DeFelice 1993-1996 Siobain M. Perkins
1980-1981 Joni Peet 1996-1998 Barbara S. Wallace, RP
1981-1982 Patricia Marinelli (Ward) 1998-2001 Karyn S. Osmundson
1982-1985 Karen H. Schiller 2001-2003 Douglas A. Hyde, RP
1985-1986 Paula Witherow (Caputo) 2003-2005 Laura Ahtes, RP
1986-1988 Catherine D. Ledyard 2005-2007 Lisa Vest
1988-1989 Jennifer Kenton (Binder) 2007 Rob Alloway

Contact Us

E-Mail: info@deparalegals.org

Primary Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 1362
Wilmington, DE 19899-1362


P. O. Box 299
Dover, DE 19903-0299

Click here to complete and print a DPA individual membership application
Click here to complete and print a DPA individual membership renewal
Click here to download a DPA Sustaining membership application via pdf file
Click here to download a DPA Sustaining membership renewal via pdf file


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