About David
David Hollander: Skilled Trial and Appellate Litigator in Madison, Wisconsin
David P. Hollander is a highly accomplished senior associate at Stafford Rosenbaum’s Madison office, renowned for his expertise in complex litigation across a broad spectrum of disputes. As a skilled trial and appellate litigator, Mr. Hollander has consistently delivered exceptional results for clients throughout the United States, appearing in court over 200 times, including numerous trials and a significant appellate argument. His deep understanding of legal strategy, combined with his meticulous attention to detail, makes him a formidable advocate and trusted legal counsel.
David’s legal practice is characterized by a commitment to achieving favorable outcomes for his clients, whether through strategic negotiation, aggressive courtroom advocacy, or diligent investigation. He possesses extensive experience conducting internal investigations and expertly navigating complex legal proceedings involving state and federal agencies.
His Commercial Practice Areas encompass a wide range of business disputes, providing comprehensive legal solutions for companies facing challenging situations. Specifically, he specializes in insurance recovery, real estate and construction litigation, and intellectual property litigation. Mr. Hollander has a proven track record of representing local government entities, skillfully handling matters including Section 1983 constitutional claims, open records and meetings disputes, negligence claims, and trade secret litigation. His experience extends to representing clients in complex election law matters, where he is a dedicated advocate for protecting Wisconsin citizens' voting rights as part of the firm’s esteemed Election and Political Law Group.
Notable Representative Experience:
- Product Liability Victory: Served as second chair attorney in a successful four-day bench trial, securing a favorable outcome for a U.S. military housing contractor facing complex product liability allegations.
- Trademark Defense: Successfully dismissed counterclaims in a trademark infringement suit, skillfully challenging the validity of the defendant’s alleged infringing trademarks and demonstrating they were secured through fraud on the USPTO.
- Strategic Motion to Dismiss: Drafted a successful motion to dismiss in a significant real estate and environmental dispute on behalf of one of the world’s largest food and beverage companies, demonstrating meticulous legal strategy and a focus on favorable outcomes.
- Internal Investigation Expertise: Conducted over 15 in-depth employee-witness interviews on behalf of a higher education institution, expertly navigating a complex False Claims Act case and an inquiry by the institution's accrediting body, ultimately contributing to a successful defense.
- Election Law Triumph: Contributed to a litigation team that successfully enjoined certain Wisconsin election regulations as unconstitutional in light of the coronavirus pandemic, resulting in approximately 80,000 ballots counting when they otherwise would have been disqualified.
- Nomination Challenge Victory: Argued successfully against the Wisconsin Elections Commission’s challenge to a Wisconsin Assembly candidate’s nomination paperwork, convincingly demonstrating the candidate’s compliance and securing a unanimous rejection of the Commission’s recommended exclusion from the ballot.
Practice Areas: David Hollander's legal expertise spans several critical areas, including Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, and Litigation - Intellectual Property. He provides strategic legal counsel and robust representation in these areas.
Awards & Recognition: David Hollander has been consistently recognized for his outstanding legal abilities, earning accolades within the legal community. He is recognized as a “Recognized: Commercial Litigation,” “Recognized: Insurance Law,” and “Recognized: Litigation - Intellectual Property” attorney. He’s also listed as “Recognized in Ones to Watch” since 2023, a testament to his growing reputation and expertise.
Education & Credentials: Mr. Hollander possesses a strong foundation of legal knowledge and experience. He is admitted to practice in Wisconsin and maintains a commitment to staying at the forefront of legal developments. He has consistently demonstrated a dedication to upholding the highest standards of legal advocacy.
- City: Madison
- State: Wisconsin
- Country: United States
- Bar Admissions: (Details to be added - Bar Admission information currently unavailable)
If you are facing a complex legal challenge or require experienced legal representation, David P. Hollander offers a strategic and results-oriented approach. Contact Stafford Rosenbaum today to schedule a consultation and discuss your specific needs.
