Career foundation
More than 20 years in complex litigation at the trial and appellate levels. Started at Georgetown Law School and two years working for trial and appellate judges in Washington, D.C. and the federal Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Georgia and South Dakota | Plaintiff-side practice
Serious medical negligence cases deserve direct senior-lawyer attention.
Medical malpractice is not one service on a long list here. It is the center of my practice and the overwhelming majority of my active work. I remain open to select serious matters outside medical malpractice, but the practice is built around serious medical negligence.
Experience behind the work
Large-firm and plaintiff-side experience
Eight years at Boies, Schiller & Flexner in New York, a major commercial litigation firm. Five years with a plaintiff-side insurance bad-faith firm. Five years with a leading medical malpractice firm, where he served as managing partner. Then built this solo practice.
Published writing & teaching
Author of Lawyers, Judges & Semi-Rational Beasts (2020), a book on persuasion, judgment, and legal decision-making. Co-taught a medical malpractice masterclass in 2023 with Lloyd Bell. Also published articles and appeared on legal podcasts discussing persuasion, trial strategy, and case analysis.
Built for serious matters
The practice is structured for a small number of substantial matters at a time, so the strategy, analysis, and written work are handled entirely by me.
Different law firm models fit different cases
Some firms are built for volume.
Some firms have large intake operations and extensive staff, to allow handling thousands of cases at a time. A single attorney may oversee 100 or more files at a time, with much of the day-to-day work handled by non-lawyer staff or more junior lawyers. That model is well suited for routine cases.
Some firms are built for teams of many lawyers on a single case.
"Big Law" firms such as Boies, Schiller & Flexner are built for matters that require many lawyers working at once. In that model, the partner in charge of the case often serves partly as a strategist and manager, while other attorneys handle much of the research, drafting, and day-to-day case development. That firm model is for massive cases that cannot be handled by a small team.
Some small firms are built for volume too.
Even some smaller firms are structured so that junior lawyers or paralegals do much of the case work, with the lead attorney stepping in more heavily at major moments such as settlement conferences, hearings, or trial. This allows that lawyer to multiply the number of cases he or she can handle. That firm model is well suited for cases that can be routinized and do not require serious judgment from beginning to end.
This practice is built for depth.
I handle a small number of substantial matters at a time, and I handle all the work myself. The strategy, analysis, and written work stay with me. That is a strong fit for non-routine cases that require close lawyer attention and careful thought by an experienced attorney.
It is not the right model for every case. I do not handle matters that require large internal teams, and I do not handle small routine matters. I handle only a select category of cases that require deep analysis and thoughtful strategy throughout the case.
I keep my caseload small, so that I can give proper attention to each case I take. That means I sometimes have to decline cases I would like to take.
While I have a solo practice, I maintain a small network of superb, experienced attorneys whom I use to bounce ideas off of and to get other perspectives.
What others say
What lawyers say
“If I needed a lawyer, I would call Dan first. No one surpasses his strategic thinking, no one has better judgment, no one cares more about the welfare and fortunes of his clients. Dan is as good as it gets in the legal profession.”
Mauricio Gonzalez, Senior Regulatory Counsel, GE Capital.
“an elite legal writer and formidable trial advocate”
Lloyd Bell, member of the Inner Circle of Advocates.
“a high level of skill in a wide variety of settings”
Robert J. Dwyer, Partner, Boies Schiller Flexner LLP.
What clients say
“His knowledge of the law and his dedication to my case was unequaled. I put my trust in Dan Holloway — I’m glad I did!”
Patricia W., client.
“He spent many hours researching the details of our case and I felt a genuine and personal interest from him in obtaining the truth.”
Janet L., client.
“If you’re looking for an attorney who is knowledgeable, patient, and empathetic, attorney Dan is your guy.”
Henry S., client.
What expert witnesses say
“As an expert witness, I have worked with approximately 35 attorneys on both sides. I have found Dan Holloway to be extraordinarily diligent in ascertaining all the facts and stating them honestly. His integrity is above reproach and he truly cares about his clients.”
Alan Markowitz, MHA, Ph.D., FACHE.
“I have provided medicolegal reviews for plaintiffs and defendants for over 30 years. Dan Holloway has always exhibited the highest integrity, diligence, and persistence.”
Dr. Peter Mowschenson, surgeon, Harvard Medical School & Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
“As an expert witness, I have been retained by several dozen attorneys. Holloway’s intelligence, diligence, and thoroughness were immediately apparent. He listened attentively, asked insightful questions, and built a compelling case. He is a standout attorney.”
Dr. Howard Steinman, Mohs Surgeon and Dermatologic Surgeon.
Practice focus
Medical malpractice
The core of the practice: negligent care, diagnostic error, treatment delay, surgical harm, and institutional breakdowns that require close factual and legal review.
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