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.
Bankruptcy Law & More Attorney · Serving Wilmington, DE · 21+ Years Experience
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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). Serves clients in Wilmington, DE and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About 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
- 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 Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Holmes handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Wilmington.
Trusts in Wilmington
David Holmes is one of 103,428 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Delaware →
Business & Corporate Law in Wilmington
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
David Holmes is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Delaware →
Bankruptcy & Debt in Wilmington
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 104,458 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Delaware →
Class Action in Wilmington
David Holmes is one of 26,226 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Delaware →
Estate & Trust Litigation in Wilmington
David Holmes is one of 19,876 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Delaware →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Wilmington
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 venue, 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.
Wilmington Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Wilmington-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Wilmington Choose David Holmes
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish David Holmes's practice in the field of trusts, business, bankruptcy, class action, and estate litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David Holmes brings 21+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, business, and bankruptcy, David Holmes can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Wilmington
A Wilmington-based practice means David Holmes attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues David Holmes Handles in Wilmington
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters David Holmes has experience with under Delaware law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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