Skip Durocher
Partner
Partner in the Litigation Department since 1995, and Chair of the firm's E-Discovery Practice Group and Indian Law Practice Group. Practicing in the area of complex civil litigation, Mr. Durocher has represented clients in cases involving commercial and financial issues for over twenty years. Mr. Durocher has handled a wide variety of litigated matters, including commercial contracts, minority shareholder disputes, consumer credit, insurance coverage, business torts, federal Indian law, and other civil actions.
United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Judicial Clerk to the Hon. Jerry Buchmeyer, 1986-1987
Representative Work
- Represented consumer credit company in nationwide class action filed in Hennepin County purportedly on behalf of a class of automobile lessees. Plaintiffs claimed that their automobile security deposit constituted collateral in a secured transaction, and demanded payment of all “increase or profits” allegedly received by Ford Credit from its purported use of that collateral. Obtained summary judgment on behalf of Ford Credit. Affirmed by Minnesota Court of Appeals; petition for review denied by Minnesota Supreme Court.
- Represented national banking client in nationwide class action filed in Minnesota U.S. District Court alleging violations of federal and Minnesota laws with respect to processing fees for mortgage applications. Obtained summary judgment on all claims in favor of US Bank; affirmed on appeal to the 8th Circuit.
- Represented federally-recognized Indian tribe in federal court litigation against State of Michigan Revenue Officials regarding its attempt to impose ad valorem property taxes against the Tribe and its members on fee land within the Tribe's Reservation. Obtained summary judgment on behalf of the Tribe; affirmed by the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Admissions
Education
- University of Wisconsin Law School
J.D., 1986, cum laude, Order of the Coif
Wisconsin Law Review, Note and Comment Editor
1985-1986, Staff Member, 1984-1985
- Marquette University
B.A., Political Science, 1983, cum laude
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