The founder of Holloway Law, Dave is an experienced trial attorney, having tried over 40 cases in his career. He focuses on representing entrepreneurs and small businesses, helping them grow and protect their valuable assets, ideas, and business practices. Additionally, Dave is Of Counsel to the Shlanksy Law Group, handling their business litigation in Delaware.
Dave also serves as a contract attorney with the Office of the Child Advocate, where he represents children in Delaware who have been placed into foster care. Dave represents these children throughout their entire stay in foster care, and, in some cases, for years beyond that.
Prior to founding Holloway Law, Dave spent 4 years as a Deputy Attorney General with the Delaware Department of Justice, where he served as a prosecutor in the Misdemeanor Trial Unit, the New Castle County Felony Trial Unit, and the Wilmington Felony Trial Unit. In time his time as a prosecutor, Dave handled thousands of cases, including traffic offenses, DUI’s, shoplifting/thefts, burglaries, drug dealings, robberies, firearms offenses, and homicides.
In addition to his normal caseload, he was also the lead prosecutor for the Drug Diversion Program in the Court of Common Pleas and the Mental Health Program in Superior Court; this experience gives him unique insight into how the criminal justice system deals with those who are battling addiction and/or mental health issues.
After his time as a prosecutor, Dave worked as a Copyright Litigator, where he represented photographers in complex, multi-million dollar Federal lawsuits against large publishing companies.
Dave received his law degree from the Temple University Beasley School of Law, where he focused on Trial Advocacy and public service. His dedication to public service work while at Temple Law earned him induction as a Fellow into the Rubin Public Service Honor Society.
While in law school, Dave served as a Judicial Intern for the Honorable Ellen M. Ceisler in the Court of Common Pleas of the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania. He also interned and participated in a Clinical Program for the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office.
Dave has served as a Guest Lecturer for the Delaware Supplemental Bar Review, where he has lectured on the Rules of Evidence.
Dave holds a Bachelors in Business Administration (B.B.A.) from Temple University’s Fox School of Business, where he majored in Risk Management and Insurance.
Practice areas
Business formation, choice of entity, Delaware advantages, LLC's, contract disputes, shareholder/ownership disputes, business dissolution, intellectual property, litigation
Represents abused and neglected children when the State takes custody
Languages spoken
English, German
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NJ | Active | 2013 | 09/13/2016 |
DE | Active | 2012 | 04/25/2021 |
Legal answers | 61 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Top Lawyer | Delaware Today | 2020 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner | Holloway Law | 2016 - Present |
Deputy Attorney General | Delaware Department of Justice | 2012 - 2016 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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New Jersey Bar Association | 2013 - Present | |
Delaware State Bar Association | 2012 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2012 |
Temple University | BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration | 2009 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Small Business Expo - Washington DC | Small Business Legal Issues | 2017 |
Delaware Supplemental Bar Review | Evidence | 2016 |
Delaware State Police training | Search and Seizure (4th, 5th, 6th Amendments) | 2015 |
Drug Case Search and Seizure Training | Search and Seizure (4th, 5th, 6th Amendments) | 2014 |
Delaware Supplemental Bar Review | Evidence | 2014 |
Wilmington Police Academy Training | Constitutional Issues (4th amendment) | 2013 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Successfully Defended Baseless Claim | Case Dismissed |
Helped Tenant Avoid Wrongful Eviction | Case Dismissed |
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Patrick Smith, Litigation Attorney on Jan 26, 2022
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. He has a knack for making complex matter simple and understands what is important and what is not. He will achieve great results.
Michael Saile, DUI and DWI Attorney on Apr 13, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Dave for several years as an attorney. He is personable, friendly, respectful, responsible, ethical and knowledgable in his legal practice. He also has significant trial experience in order to protect his clients in court if needed. Highly recommended!
Patrick Smith, Litigation Attorney on Jan 26, 2022
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. He has a knack for making complex matter simple and understands what is important and what is not. He will achieve great results.
Michael Saile, DUI and DWI Attorney on Apr 13, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Dave for several years as an attorney. He is personable, friendly, respectful, responsible, ethical and knowledgable in his legal practice. He also has significant trial experience in order to protect his clients in court if needed. Highly recommended!
Thomas Foley, Unknown Attorney on Apr 9, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Dave is a bright and thoughtful attorney, who will provide his clients with the same attention and commitment that Dave brought to his cases as a prosecutor.
John Williams, Business Attorney on Apr 2, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Dave and I worked on a corporate matter together helping a small business owner identify strategies to avoid litigation and reach a favorable outcome for the client.
Caterina Saile, Unknown Attorney on Mar 31, 2017
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Dave in the past. He is smart, witty, and a hard worker. I know from first-hand experience that Dave is an excellent trial attorney.