Breana focuses her practice in the areas of premises liability, premises security and commercial litigation for corporate clients, including one of the nation’s largest retailers. Breana handles cases in New Jersey State and Federal Courts. She manages her own caseload of premises liability and premises security matters and handles all aspects of her cases including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, arbitrations, and settlement negotiations. Breana utilizes her science background to evaluate the injuries in her cases and provide a thorough analysis and recommendation to firm clients on the appropriate settlement value. In addition to working on her own matters, Breana also works as part of a team on complex commercial litigation matters.

Before joining McDonnell & Associates, Breana worked at a mid-sized multi-disciplined civil litigation firm where she handled her own caseload representing some of the nation’s largest corporations and insurance companies in premises liability cases. Breana worked on all aspects of litigation including discovery, motions practice, settlement, and mediation.

Before starting private practice, Breana worked as a Deputy Attorney General for the Delaware Department of Justice, where she prosecuted a high volume of criminal cases. Breana took great pride in providing justice and fundamentally fair prosecution for the victims and defendants.

Breana earned her Juris Doctorate from Widener Delaware School of Law where she was the President of the Black Law Students Association, External Managing Editor for the Delaware Journal of Corporate Law Vol. 44, and Winner of the Moe Levine Trial Competition. Before attending law school, Breana attended Lincoln University, where she majored in Biology.

In her free time, Breana enjoys hiking, reading, and providing pro bono legal assistance concerning small claims debts.

Breana achieved a favorable result in mediation for a property owner where three tenants allegedly suffered serious injuries related to carbon monoxide poisoning.

Breana achieved a favorable settlement in a case where Plaintiff allegedly sustained serious injury to both of her knees after falling on a property owner’s steps. Breana argued Plaintiff’s injuries were pre-existing and was able to settle the matter for significantly less than the demand.

As an Assistant Deputy Attorney General with the Delaware Department of Justice Breana successfully advocated for Delaware’s vulnerable citizens as the Mental Health Court Assistant Deputy Attorney General. Breana realized as an Assistant Deputy Attorney General that it was incumbent upon her to advocate for State programs and support services for individuals who may be incompetent or otherwise suffering from mental health issues requiring treatment. Breana worked with Judicial Officers, Defense Counsel, and treatment facilities to create appropriate, fair and innovative solutions for these cases.

Publications

Delaware Corporate Law Journal, External Managing Editor, Vol. 44 Published Blog: Patent Venue After TC Heartland: Finding Meaning in “Regular and Established Place of Business”