Terry, William J.

MICHAEL W. TEICHMAN is a Director in the law firm of Parkowski, Guerke & Swayze, P.A., joining the firm in June 2003. Mr. Teichman practices in the areas of administrative and commercial law, with a concentration in the representation of captive and traditional insurance institutions in regulatory and transactional matters.  Mr. Teichman also represents commercial entities in matters involving Delaware environmental and land use regulation, and serves as transaction counsel to Delaware based entities.  Mr. Teichman frequently serves as special Delaware counsel in the preparation of Delaware corporate opinions.  

Prior to joining Parkowski, Guerke & Swayze, Mr. Teichman was a partner with Reed Smith, LLP, and, prior to entering private practice, Mr. Teichman served as a Deputy Attorney General in the Delaware Department of Justice. During his tenure as a Deputy Attorney General, Mr. Teichman first served in the Criminal Division as a criminal prosecutor, and later represented the Delaware Department of Insurance.

Mr. Teichman has been accepted into the Federation of Regulatory Counsel, a professional organization made up of attorneys possessing special expertise in the field of insurance regulation. Mr. Teichman is the sole member of FORC in Delaware.

Mr. Teichman serves on the board of directors for the Delaware Captive Insurance Association and chairs its legislative committee.  Mr. Teichman also serves on the board of directors for the Newport Rowing Club.

Mr. Teichman served as a commissioned officer in the United States Navy from 1986 to 1991.