Law Office of David J. Hollander

Focus and client mix

Business owners, lenders, property holders and individuals make up the stated client base. David J. Hollander handles disputes and transactions in San Diego and nearby communities. His clients have included large financial institutions, small businesses and private individuals.

The firm dates its current name to 2012, while Hollander's client work began in 1988. He has worked as a trial lawyer for over 30 years. Business and real estate matters form the main focus, with some personal injury cases also accepted.

Areas named by the firm

The business work covers formation, dissolution, litigation, fraud, breach of contract and collections. Commercial collection matters include work for financial institutions and private lenders. The stated litigation history also includes partnership disputes, unfair business practice claims, fiduciary duty disputes and sexual harassment matters.

Real estate work covers litigation, development, quiet title, partition, easement disputes and construction claims. Hollander also handles ejectment and boundary disputes. Purchase and sale contracts, environmental violations, and landlord and tenant matters appear among the disputes he has litigated.

Business formation and commercial disputes

Hollander works with businesses at both the planning and dispute stages. Formation work concerns the legal structure of a new venture and the documents that set out ownership and control. Dissolution work addresses the steps involved when owners end a business or separate their interests.

Business formation often starts with the owners' goals, the type of activity and the planned division of responsibility. Governing documents can address voting rights, management duties and transfers of ownership. Those choices may shape how the owners deal with a later disagreement.

Contracts, fraud and owner conflicts

Breach of contract is a named part of the firm's work. A contract dispute usually turns on the agreement, each party's performance and the remedy requested. Emails, invoices, payment records and drafts may help establish what the parties agreed to do.

Fraud and fiduciary duty claims call for a different review. Courts may examine representations, reliance, financial records and the duties created by a business relationship. Partnership disputes can also involve access to records, control of assets and the terms of an operating or partnership agreement.

Hollander has handled unfair business practice claims as well. These cases can overlap with contract or fraud issues, but the legal questions depend on the conduct alleged and the relief sought. The firm lists business litigation as a distinct service alongside formation and dissolution.

Collections for lenders and businesses

Commercial and business collections are another defined part of the firm's caseload. Hollander handles this work for financial institutions and private lenders. A collection matter may require review of the loan documents, account history, security agreements and payment records.

The usual process depends on the nature of the debt and any dispute raised by the debtor. A creditor may pursue a court judgment and then use lawful enforcement procedures. When the parties contest liability, the matter can proceed through pleadings, evidence gathering and trial preparation.

Real estate and construction matters

Property disputes can place ownership, possession, access or development rights before a court. The firm handles several forms of real estate litigation that address those issues. It also works on real estate development matters and disputes tied to purchase and sale contracts.

A purchase and sale dispute often centers on the written contract, disclosures, deadlines and the parties' performance. Landlord and tenant claims may concern possession, payment duties or compliance with lease terms. Environmental violation matters can add agency rules and property condition evidence to the dispute.

Title, partition and possession

Quiet title actions ask a court to determine competing interests in real property. The parties may rely on deeds, recorded instruments and evidence about the claimed interest. The judgment can define the parties' rights in the property.

Partition actions concern property owned by two or more parties. A court may consider whether the property can be divided or whether a sale and distribution of proceeds is appropriate. Ownership shares, expenses and claimed credits often affect the final accounting.

Ejectment focuses on the right to possess property. The claimant must establish the legal basis for possession and address the current occupant's asserted rights. Hollander includes ejectment among the real estate claims he handles.

Boundaries, easements and construction claims

Boundary disputes may depend on deeds, legal descriptions, surveys and the history of the adjoining parcels. Easement cases address rights to use another person's land for a stated purpose. Courts may examine recorded documents, past use and the scope of the claimed access.

Construction litigation commonly requires close review of contracts and project records. Plans, change orders, invoices, inspection material and communications can help identify the work promised and the work completed. The parties may dispute payment, defects, delay or the division of responsibility.

The firm's inclusion of construction litigation fits its wider real estate focus. Development work can involve several contracts and several parties, including owners, builders and lenders. A dispute may require both contract analysis and evidence about the condition or use of the property.

Litigation process and case handling

Hollander personally handles all aspects of each case in this solo office. Clients deal with the attorney whose name appears on the firm. In my opinion, that direct line of responsibility is the most useful fact about how the office is built.

A civil case usually begins with a review of the facts, documents and possible claims or defenses. The parties then frame their positions through pleadings. Discovery may include written questions, document requests, depositions and third-party records.

Preparation for settlement or trial

Courts may decide legal issues through motions before trial. The parties may also discuss settlement during the case. If the dispute continues, trial preparation calls for organized exhibits, witness testimony and a clear account of the requested remedy.

Hollander's background as a trial lawyer connects directly to the firm's business and property docket. Contract claims, ownership disputes and collection cases can all require courtroom work when the parties remain divided. His stated litigation experience includes fraud, fiduciary duty, partnership and real estate matters.

The firm also accepts some personal injury cases. Those claims generally require evidence about fault, medical care and the claimed harm. Records, witness accounts and information about the event often shape the evaluation of liability and damages.

Education, admissions and professional ties

Hollander studied political science at the University of California at Santa Barbara. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1984. He received his Juris Doctor from Hastings College of Law in December 1987.

California admitted him to the bar in 1988. He gained admission to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California that same year. The U.S. District Court for the Central District of California admitted him in 1993.

Memberships and stated experience

His professional memberships include the California Bar Association and the San Diego County Bar Association. He also belongs to Consumer Attorneys of San Diego. These memberships accompany a career centered on civil disputes, business matters and real estate work.

The dates provide a direct view of his professional timeline. His legal career began in 1988, and he has operated under the Law Office of David J. Hollander name since 2012. David J. Hollander is the only attorney named by the firm.