Our Legal Practice Areas
Practical, cost-effective, and aggressive representation tailored to individuals, founders, and businesses in Delaware state and federal courts.
Small Business Law
If you are (or are about to be) a small business owner, you already have a lot to think about. Holloway Law’s dedication to providing practical, cost-effective representation allows you to focus your attention on running your business.
Whether you’re just getting your business started, or your established business has run into legal issues, Holloway Law can help you with your legal needs. We provide plain-English guidance on entity structure, investor terms, contracts, and dispute resolution.
Areas of Small Business Representation:
- Business Formation Services: Selecting the optimal legal structure for tax efficiency, liability shielding, and operational growth.
- Choice of Entity: LLC, C-Corporation, S-Corporation, Limited Partnership, or Sole Proprietorship.
- Why Incorporate in Delaware?: Structuring under Delaware law to take advantage of the renowned Delaware Court of Chancery, predictable statutory frameworks, and corporate privacy.
- Registered Agent Services: Reliable representation and document forwarding in Wilmington, Delaware.
- Commercial Business Leases: Detailed drafting, review, and landlord negotiations for retail, industrial, and office spaces.
- Contract Drafting & Breach Disputes: Protecting proprietary interests and enforcing vendor/customer agreements.
- Shareholder & Partnership Conflicts: Resolving internal governance deadlocks and ownership percentage disagreements.
- "Business Divorce": Facilitating structured equity buyouts, partner exits, and orderly dissolution.
- Intellectual Property & Brand Protection: Safeguarding trademarks, software assets, trade secrets, and non-disclosure agreements.
- Commercial Litigation: Trial representation in Delaware state courts and federal district courts.
Recognized Delaware Business Counsel
Managing Partner Dave Holloway was voted one of Delaware Today’s "Top Attorneys" for Business Law in both 2020 and 2022. We combine corporate transactional precision with courtroom trial experience.
Experienced in Every Delaware Court
- Delaware Court of Common Pleas
- Delaware Superior Court (Civil & Criminal)
- Delaware Court of Chancery
- Delaware Family Court
- Delaware Justice of the Peace (JP) Courts
- U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware
Litigation & Local Counsel
If you find yourself in the unfortunate position of needing help in a courtroom, rest assured that you’ve come to the right place.
Our attorneys have extensive courtroom experience, with well over 120 trials and half a century’s worth of combined experience under our belt. We have extensive experience in the Delaware Court of Common Pleas, Delaware Superior Court, Delaware Family Court, The Delaware Court of Chancery, and Delaware Justice of the Peace Courts, and have also participated in litigation in Federal Court in a number of Districts across the country.
Dave Holloway is a respected trial advocate in the Delaware legal community. Dave has tried cases in every court in the State of Delaware. During his time at the Attorney General’s office, he was trusted to create and implement a courtroom training program to help junior Deputies enhance their courtroom and evidentiary skills.
Likewise, Michael DegliObizzi has extensive courtroom experience; not only does he have years of trial experience, but he was also trusted by the Department of Justice to supervise groups of trial attorneys in the Court of Common Pleas, Superior Court, and Family Court.
Dean Amburn has nearly three decades of Civil and Intellectual Property litigation, representing small businesses and Fortune 500 companies alike in high-stakes, "bet-the-farm" commercial litigation.
Criminal Defense
If you or a loved one has been arrested or charged with a criminal offense, you probably want an attorney who 1) has years of expertise in criminal law, and 2) is easy to work with, treats you with respect, and will clearly explain the court process to you.
Our attorneys have 20+ years combined experience handling criminal matters, both as defense attorneys and as former Delaware prosecutors – so we know how the State should be handling your case, and we know how to help you fight back and get the best possible resolution.
We know how stressful these situations can be, and we will answer your questions and make sure you understand every phase of the court process.
Offenses & Criminal Proceedings Handled:
- Misdemeanor and Felony Crimes in Superior Court and Court of Common Pleas
- Assault, Robbery, Burglary, and Violent Offenses
- Weapons & Firearm Violations
- Drug Possession, Manufacturing, and Trafficking Offenses
- Domestic Violence Charges & Protection From Abuse (PFA) Allegations
- Juvenile Offenses in Family Court
- Violations of Probation (VOP) & Preliminary Hearings
- Expungements & Delaware Governor's Pardons
Prosecutorial Insight in Defense
Partner Michael DegliObizzi served as Assistant Unit Head of the Misdemeanor Trial Unit and Unit Head of the Domestic Violence Unit at the Delaware Department of Justice. He has tried over 75 cases to verdict and was voted a 4x "Top Attorney" for Criminal Law.
Traffic & DUI Defense
Have you been pulled over and/or charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI), Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), or Drinking While Driving? Or were you stopped at a DUI checkpoint and subsequently charged?
If so, it’s absolutely crucial that you act as soon as possible. The moment you are arrested, the clock starts ticking on a number of legal procedures and consequences. Failure to address these issues can result in extra legal penalties, losing your driver’s license, and months upon months of legal headaches.
Attorneys Dave Holloway and Michael DegliObizzi have handled hundreds of DUIs, and know how to help you get the best possible outcome for your situation.
Traffic & DUI Cases Handled:
- Driving Under the Influence (DUI / DWI) — First offense & felony repeat charges
- Speeding and Reckless Driving Citations
- Driving During Suspension (DDS) or driving with no valid license
- Leaving the Scene of a Collision (Hit-and-Run)
- Failure to stop at stop signs or red lights
- Probation Before Judgment (PBJ): Guiding eligible first-time offenders through Delaware's PBJ program to keep convictions off your criminal record and avoid points on your license.
- Challenging NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) procedures and Intoxilyzer breath test calibration logs.
Family Law
Few things cause more stress than problems with family members. Add the legal system into the mix, and it can be a recipe for some of the hardest times in someone’s life. In these moments, you need trusted counsel — an experienced Family Court practitioner who will treat your case with the respect and care it deserves.
Holloway Law attorneys have years of experience practicing in Delaware Family Court, and are ready to help you navigate this difficult situation with empathy, discretion, and strategic firmness.
We Help Clients With:
- Divorce Proceedings: Marital dissolution and contested/uncontested divorce filings.
- Property & Asset Division: Equitable distribution of marital real estate, business assets, and retirement accounts.
- Child Custody & Visitation: Advocating for parenting plans that serve the best interests of your children.
- Protection From Abuse (PFA) Orders: Securing and defending against domestic restraining orders in Family Court.
- Guardianships & Permanent Guardianships: Legal authority for relatives and caregivers.
- Termination of Parental Rights (TPR) & Child Dependency/Neglect: Backed by Jonathan Harting’s 13+ years of prosecutorial leadership as Assistant Unit Head of the Child Protection Unit at the Delaware DOJ.
Dedicated Family Court Experience
Of Counsel Jonathan Harting spent over 13 years at the Delaware Department of Justice in the Family Division, litigating hundreds of full-scale custody and protection trials, arguing before the Delaware Supreme Court, and earning the DOJ "Deputy of the Year" award.
USPTO & PTAB Admitted Counsel
Dean Amburn is a Registered Patent Attorney with nearly three decades of IP experience. Selected 3x as "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers in America and named inventor on 4 issued U.S. patents.
Intellectual Property
One of the most important assets for many businesses is its Intellectual Property (IP). Whether it’s helping you proactively protect your IP via copyright, trademark, or patent, or whether it’s helping you protect your IP after the fact, our attorneys have you covered.
Our IP attorneys are licensed to practice in front of the USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) and the PTAB (Patent Trial and Appeal Board), and have nearly 30 years experience helping individuals and companies protect their copyright, trademark, trade secret, and patent assets.
Whether you need help just getting started, or whether you are looking to actively protect your existing Intellectual Property in bet-the-farm commercial litigation, contact us today.
Core Capabilities:
- Patent prosecution and defense before the USPTO and PTAB
- Trademark registration, brand protection, and TTAB cancellation / opposition proceedings
- Copyright enforcement, licensing agreements, and federal multi-million dollar copyright litigation
- Trade Secret protection, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), and restrictive covenants
- Freedom to Operate (FTO) and patent invalidity legal opinions
- IP Litigation in U.S. District Courts, Federal Circuit, 6th Circuit, and ITC
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