Holly M. Hamilton

Holly is a shareholder in the firm's Professional Liability Department where she focuses on Florida director & officer disputes in not-for-profit condominium and other community associations. These disputes include Fair Housing Act (FHA) claims, condo disputes under Chapter 718, Florida Statutes, and homeowners’ association disputes under Chapter 720. Holly has strong defense experience at every level including pre-suit and for actions filed before various governmental agencies, as well as in state and federal courts.

Holly's practice is also focused on a variety of employment disputes. Holly has defended multiple employment discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims at all levels including disability and racial discrimination claims before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

Further, Holly has also handled a variety of consumer financial services litigation and compliance matters. She has additionally been involved in a range of other civil litigation matters including breach of contract issues, commercial disputes and real estate actions.

Holly received her juris doctor from Hofstra University School of Law after majoring in Economics and English at Florida International University. She is admitted to practice law in the states of Florida, New York, and New Jersey, and enjoys reading all manner of fiction.

Honors & awards

The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, Financial Services Regulation Law
2021-2025

Year joined

2020

Thought Leadership

Florida Legislative Update: Proposed E&O Insurance Requirement for Home Inspectors

Fort Lauderdale
Real Estate E&O Liability
February 5, 2026
New Florida legislation, if enacted, would require licensed home inspectors to maintain errors and omissions (E&O) insurance as a condition of licensure.

Florida 5th DCA Decides Proof of Available Insurance in the Marketplace Is Not Required for All Claims Against an Agent or Broker

Fort Lauderdale
Insurance Agents & Brokers Liability
January 12, 2026
In its January 2, 2026, decision, the Fifth District Court of Appeal (DCA) remanded a case for a new trial on damages, where the jury’s damage award for breach of fiduciary duty and negligent misrepresentation was based on an ins

Eleventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Employer in ADA Disability Discrimination Suit

Fort Lauderdale
Employment Law
January 1, 2026
Emily Laughlin, a 12-month probationary employee with Miami-Dade County’s Animal Services Department, began experiencing health issues several months into her employment, including frequent vomiting, migraines, dizziness, and lig

Marshall Dennehey Announces 2026 Shareholder Class and Special Counsel Promotions

December 15, 2025
Marshall Dennehey is pleased to announce that 16 attorneys have been elected shareholders of the firm effective Jan. 1, 2026. Additionally, two attorneys have been promoted from associate to special counsel.

Florida Appellate Court Clarifies Accrual of Employment Discrimination Claims Dually Filed with EEOC and FCHR

Fort Lauderdale
Employment Law
October 1, 2025
The trial court entered summary judgment in favor of the employer, who argued that the employee’s disability discrimination claim was time-barred as it was filed 483 days after receiving the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)’s right-t