David Holman

• First chair for public oil-and-gas operator in one-week bench trial defending breach of contract and trade-secrets misappropriation claims in Oklahoma federal court. After the plaintiff closed its case, Mr. Holman argued a Rule 52 "halftime" motion for judgment. The court ultimately dismissed the lawsuit with prejudice.
• Lead counsel for multi-national manufacturer in one-week jury trial in federal court.
• As lead counsel, obtained an arbitration award for a mobile telecommunications company in an international arbitration proceeding against a Kenyan media company.*
• Obtained an arbitration award for an international mining company against an engineering firm in a breach of contract dispute arising from the construction and design of a mill; served as second chair for the three-week arbitration hearing.*
• Obtained a complete defense verdict for an automotive component part manufacturer in a products liability dispute after jury trial in Colorado state court; served as second chair for the two-week trial.*
• Obtained an arbitration award for an exploration and production company in a royalty dispute under Colorado law; served as second chair for the three-day arbitration hearing.*
• Obtained a favorable verdict for an automotive component part manufacturer after a two-week jury trial in Colorado state court.*
• Obtained a satisfactory resolution for investors in a corporate governance and securities fraud dispute; Mr. Holman served as first chair for a full-day preliminary injunction hearing.*

* Representative matters handled prior to founding Crisham & Holman LLC.

• As lead counsel, obtained a favorable resolution on behalf of oil-and-gas operator defending lawsuit brought by water disposal services provider in Colorado state court.
• Grayden v. Spring Creek Energy Partners, __ Fed. App’x __, 2022 WL 17972139 (10th Cir. 2022): part of team that secured unanimous reversal of district court's grant of summary judgment against client alleging fraudulent concealment in her sale of oil-and-gas royalty interests.
• Lead counsel to private oil-and-gas operator defending "frac-bash" claims in Oklahoma state court.
• As lead counsel, obtained withdrawal of opposing party's motion for preliminary injunction, and a favorable resolution, on behalf of exploration and production company defending against non-operating working interest owner's request for client's removal as operator under joint operating agreement.
• Lead counsel to private oil-and-gas operators in the defense of multiple lawsuits brought by non-operating working interest owners concerning leasehold and wellbore interests based on pooling orders or private agreements.
• Obtained a satisfactory resolution for exploration and production company against putative class action royalty claims under Oklahoma law in Colorado federal court, including class certification and the court's settlement approval.
• Obtained a satisfactory resolution on behalf of an exploration and production company in a contract dispute with a midstream company in arbitration under Colorado law.*
• Obtained a summary judgment for an exploration and production company in royalty dispute in Wyoming state court.*
• Obtained summary judgment for an exploration and production company against putative class action royalty claims in Colorado federal court.*
• Counsel in Colorado real property disputes, including eminent domain actions to an exploration and production company.*
• Secured a forum non conveniens dismissal of premises liability claims brought by dozens of former employees against a North American supermajor oil company in Delaware state court.*

* Representative matters handled prior to founding Crisham & Holman LLC.

• Representing minority owner in closely held business asserting claims for breach of fiduciary duty and unjust enrichment against LLC managers for using LLC assets for personal benefit.
• Secured dismissal with prejudice in Denver District Court on behalf of minority LLC investors defending claims of aiding and abetting LLC management's alleged misconduct.
• Obtained satisfactory resolution for technology company defending former executive's claims for fraudulent concealment, breach of contract, misappropriation of trade secrets, and breach of fiduciary duties in Colorado state court.
• Obtained satisfactory resolution for private equity fund bringing claims against former partner based on misrepresentations and omissions in marketing concerning fund performance and track record.
• Obtained a dismissal of a bankruptcy proceeding based on the debtor’s bad faith filing.*
• Obtained a satisfactory resolution to a breach of contract dispute on behalf of a Montana manufacturer serving the oil field services industry in Montana state court.*
• Obtained a satisfactory resolution to a breach of contract and intellectual property dispute on behalf of a manufacturer in Colorado federal court.*
• Successfully removed to federal court dozens of lawsuits composed of more than 3,000 plaintiffs under the “mass action” provision of the Class Action Fairness Act.*

* Representative matters handled prior to founding Crisham & Holman LLC.

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• Representing commercial contractor in payment and performance dispute with subcontractor.
• Representing large mixed-use developer in various construction defect and payment disputes with contractors.
• Defending distributor of building materials and construction products in construction defect dispute with homeowner.
• Representing national home-improvement industry franchisor in variety of actions, including construction defect disputes.
• Defending residential developer in contract dispute with homeowner.
• Obtained satisfactory resolution for precast concrete supplier defending subrogration claims brought by general contractor's insurer for alleged defects in concrete installed at major office tower.
• Obtained an arbitration award for an international mining company against an engineering firm in a breach of contract dispute arising from the construction and design of a mill; served as second chair for the three-week arbitration hearing.*

* Representative matters handled prior to founding Crisham & Holman LLC.

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• Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP, Associate 2014-2017, Partner 2018-2021
• Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Associate 2010-2014
• Law Clerk, Honorable Paul J. Kelly on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit 2009-2010

College of William & Mary, Marshall Wythe Law School

• J.D., 2006 - 2009
• Order of the Coif
• Senior Notes Editor, William & Mary Law Review
  

University of Chicago

• M.A., Social Sciences, 2003 - 2004
  

Providence College

• B.A., History, 1999 - 2003
• Summa Cum Laude
• Editor-in-Chief, The Cowl Student Newspaper

• Colorado
• Oklahoma
• U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
• U.S. District Court for the District of Montana
• U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota
• U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma
• United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
• United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
• United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit

• Co-Panelist, "Drafting and Responding to Interrogatories, Document Requests, Admissions & Motions CLE," Rossdale CLE (Nov. 16, 2023; Dec. 8, 2022)
• "Is Colorado's Economic Loss Rule Making a Comeback?" Law Week Colorado, October 30, 2023
• Speaker, "History, the Government Survey, and Basic Oil and Gas Leasing Legislation," Federal Oil & Gas Leasing Short Course, Foundation for Natural Resources & Energy Law (Oct. 16, 2023)
• Author, "Depositions: Taking and Defending a Remote Deposition Checklist (Colorado)," Lexis Practical Guidance (2022).
• Author, "E-Discovery: Responding to E-Discovery (Colorado)," Lexis Practical Guidance (2022).
• Chapter, “Express and Implied Warranties in Construction Law,” Practitioners Guide to Colorado Construction Law (CBA/CLE, 2021, 2018 editions)
• Chapter, “Production of Documents and Electronically-Stored Information,” Discovery in Colorado (CBA/CLE, 2021, 2018 editions)
• Webinar, “The New Normal Deposition: Adding Remote Depositions to Your Skill Set During COVID-19,” with Elise Reecer, CBA-CLE (July 22, 2020)
• Webinar, “The New Normal Deposition: Adding Remote Depositions to Your Skill Set During COVID-19,” with Elise Reecer, Faculty of Federal Advocates (May 13, 2020)
• “Remote Depositions in the Time of COVID-19,” DGS Legal Alert (April 20, 2020)
• “COVID-19 Court Closures & Guidance,” DGS Legal Alert (March 26, 2020)
• “Specific Personal Jurisdiction: The Unanswered Questions,” Law360, July 14, 2017
• “New Opportunities for Cost-Effective E-Discovery Under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure,” Law Week Colorado, May 25, 2015
• “Violent Crimes and Known Associates: The Residual Clause of the Armed Career Criminal Act,” 43 Connecticut Law Review 209 (2010)