Atty. David Holmes

Atty. David Holmes

David Holmes joined Cross & Simon, LLC in 2010, and he focuses his practice in the areas of corporate and commercial litigation, bankruptcy litigation and business transactions. Before joining Cross & Simon, David was an attorney at Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP, practicing primarily in their corporate counseling group, where he specialized in the fiduciary duties of corporate directors and the Delaware corporate code.

Wilmington Wilmington 21 J. Erfahrung 21 year
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Profile Summary

About David Holmes at a glance

David Holmes is an Attorney based in Wilmington, Delaware, practicing at Cross & Simon, LLC. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on trusts, business, bankruptcy, class action, and estate litigation. Admitted to practice in Delaware (2005). Educated at University of Pennsylvania (J.D., 2005) and University of Delaware (B.A., 1990). Serands clients in Wilmington, DE and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David Holmes joined Cross & Simon, LLC in 2010, and he focuses his practice in the areas of corporate and commercial litigation, bankruptcy litigation and business transactions
  • Before joining Cross & Simon, David was an attorney at Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP, practicing primarily in their corporate counseling group, where he specialized in the fiduciary duties of corporate directors and the Delaware corporate code
  • David received his B.A. degree in History, cum laude, from the University of Delaware and his M.A. degree in History from the University of Wisconsin
  • He obtained his J.D. degree, cum laude, from the University of Pennsylvania Law School, where he was a James Wilson Fellow in Corporate Law and served on the Law Review
  • David is admitted to practice before the Delaware Supreme Court and the United States District Court for the District of Delaware
  • He is a member of the Delaware State Bar Association and the American Bar Association
  • David has published a book and an article on Irish history
  • He lives in West Chester, Pennsylvania with his wife Laura and their three children

Practice Areas Explained

David Holmes's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Holmes handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

David Holmes is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Delaware →

Class Action

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Estate & Trust Litigation

David Holmes is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Delaware →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Delaware

Practicing law in Delaware. Legal matters in Delaware are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Wilmington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Delaware state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Delaware brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Delaware courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Holmes

Where is David Holmes's law office located?
David Holmes's law practice is located in Wilmington, Delaware. The firm is Cross & Simon, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Holmes handle?
David Holmes focuses on trusts, business, bankruptcy, class action, estate litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Delaware.
How long has David Holmes practiced law?
David Holmes has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did David Holmes go to law school?
David Holmes earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.A., 1990).
How can I contact David Holmes for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Pennsylvania
- 2005
B.A.
University of Delaware
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Delaware
Admitted: 2005

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