DBT40 Honoree: Matthew D’Emilio of Cooch & Taylor, P.A.

AGE: 35
TITLE: Director
COMPANY: Cooch & Taylor, P.A.
CITY: Greenville

What the nominator said: “Matthew D’Emilio tops the list of young leaders and professionals here in Delaware. He has been an active leader in the Delaware State Bar Association, to which he has served as Chair of the Trusts & Estates section. Matt is also active in community service and serves on the board of Delaware Dreams Inc., and is a member of the Nemours Fund for Children’s Health Planned Giving Committee. He is focused on his family and has a passion for being a strong advocate and champion for his clients. “

Your biggest break: Being offered an associate position at Cooch & Taylor in 2010.

Best career advice you ever got: Try to have as much fun as possible at work.

Two words that best describe you: Honest and hard-working.

Work/Life balance technique you recommend: Stick to your family commitments.

If you were in charge of Delaware: I would repeal Delaware’s estate tax.

In one sentence, define “success.” Being a great husband and father.