David Holmes

David Holmes is an attorney with Cross & Simon, LLC in Wilmington whose practice covers corporate and commercial litigation, bankruptcy litigation, and business transactions. He joined the firm in 2010 after practicing in the corporate counseling group at Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP. His earlier work focused on fiduciary duties of corporate directors and the Delaware corporate code, giving him substantial experience with Delaware business law issues and disputes.

David earned a J.D., 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. He received a B.A. in History, cum laude, from the University of Delaware and an M.A. in History from the University of Wisconsin. His legal and academic training supports careful analysis of corporate governance, commercial disputes, and transaction-related issues.

David handles matters that combine business law, litigation, and restructuring concerns. His practice includes disputes involving corporations and commercial relationships, bankruptcy-related litigation, and business transactions. His prior corporate counseling experience adds perspective on director fiduciary duties and Delaware corporate law. He is admitted before the Delaware Supreme Court and the United States District Court for the District of Delaware, reflecting a practice grounded in Delaware state and federal business matters.

David Holmes brings a practice that spans preventive business counseling and contested proceedings. His background allows him to evaluate corporate duties, transaction structures, and litigation risks from multiple angles. He is a member of the Delaware State Bar Association and the American Bar Association. Clients facing Delaware corporate, commercial, or bankruptcy issues can draw on his experience with business transactions, corporate counseling, and litigation in the state’s principal legal forums.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Cross & Simon, LLC
• Member, Delaware State Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association

Licensed State

• Delaware

Education

• University of Pennsylvania Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD) (Cum Laude)
• University of Wisconsin
  Master of Arts (MA) in History
• University of Delaware
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History (Cum Laude)

Awards & Badges