Dick DeGuerin made his reputation handling tough cases, something he does to this day. He started as a prosecutor in the Harris County District Attorney’s Office in 1965, and moved to Butler Binion, a prominent civil firm, in 1968. In 1970, while Dick was still an associate at Butler Binion, federal authorities charged well known criminal-defense lawyer Bob Tarrant with illegal possession and sale of machine guns. Bob, who was colorful to say the least, had a collection of every Thompson model ever made. Dick knew and respected Bob from his time as a prosecutor and volunteered to assist Percy Foreman who was leading the defense. During the trial, Percy told Dick to “come see me when this is over.” He did. Dick sought Jack Binion’s counsel about the job Percy offered, and the advice was simple: “You’re a damn fool if you don’t take it.” When Dick took the job, Percy Foreman was already the man to see if you were in serious legal trouble. In a 1952 Houston murder trial, Percy contended that the elected Harris County Sheriff and a Texas Ranger beat a confession out of the defendant. The Sheriff and the Ranger were present when Percy gave his closing argument accusing them of the misconduct. After the not-guilty verdict was read, the Sheriff and the Ranger jumped the bar and assaulted Percy in the courtroom. Upon leaving the hospital shortly thereafter, Percy said “I harbor no malice toward these poor, misguided minions of the law.” The 1964 Florida trial of Candace Mossler was covered nationwide and solidified Percy’s courtroom reputation. She was acquitted of her husband’s murder in a case that was ahead of its time in subject matter and defensive approach. Dick left Foreman & DeGuerin in 1982 with Lewis Dickson, and they formed DeGuerin & Dickson. They continued the tradition of their former firm, aggressively representing their clients’ interests. That tradition remains.

Area of Practice: Motion Pictures, Television & Digital Media

Allyson Del Vecchio has been a family law attorney in both Arizona and Connecticut. She has handled numerous cases in all areas of family law, including, but not limited to, divorce, paternity, relocation, child custody / legal decision-making, parenting time, in loco parentis, grandparents’ rights, child support, and spousal support issues. Ms. Del Vecchio has experience handling high net worth clientele and the complicated issues that require the use of business valuations, custody evaluations and other professionals to resolve these highly complex cases. Additionally, she has handled both Appeals and a Petition for Review to the Supreme Court. Ms. Del Vecchio also has substantial experience in the area of juvenile law, including dependency and parental termination proceedings. Ms. Del Vecchio was a prior name partner in her own law firm, and was the Lead Family Law Attorney responsible for training and managing four other family law attorneys in her subsequent firm. Ms. Del Vecchio has made television appearances regarding family law issues, and has been quoted in various newspapers, including the Arizona Republic and Arizona Business Journal.

Mona was raised in Northern California where she excelled academically, earning her bachelor’s degree with honors from the University of California, Berkeley. Her passion for law ignited during an internship at a personal injury law firm, prompting her to pursue a legal education at the University of San Francisco School of Law. There, she contributed to theMaritime Law Journal and graduated with a Juris Doctorate in 2003. As a dedicated advocate for personal injury and wrongful death victims, Mona specializes in representing clients against powerful adversaries, including large corporations and insurance companies. Her commitment to justice ensures that clients receive comprehensive legal representation without any upfront costs, allowing them to focus on recovery without financial burden. Mona’s linguistic proficiency in Farsi (Persian) enhances her ability to connect with a diverse clientele. Her notable achievements include significant victories against major entities such asWal-Mart, 7-Eleven, Home Depot, Farmers Insurance, Allstate, and Geico. These accomplishments underscore her expertise in handling complex cases, often leading to favorable outcomes even in challenging situations. Beyond her professional endeavors, Mona is actively engaged in charitable work, supporting various non-profit organizations. She values quality time with her family and two beloved dogs,reflecting her well-rounded personality and dedication to community welfare.For those seeking expert legal advice or representation in catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases, Mona and the Deldar team provide unparalleled services, passionately defending victims’ rights and ensuring justice is served.