Jonathan D. Wilson
Associate
Jonathan Wilson is an associate in Dorsey's Trial Group. His practice is focused on contractual disputes, business torts, insurance, construction and products liability litigation, white collar criminal defense, civil fraud, and assisting clients with government investigations. Mr. Wilson represents both plaintiffs and defendants and has experience in matters involving the Uniform Commercial Code, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
Representative Litigation
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Dismissal of multimillion dollar claim by NASD panel after trial on dispute involving compliance violations and alleged breach of franchise agreement
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Counseled both manufacturers and consumers in products liability disputes involving medical devices, hydraulic hose assemblies and farm equipment
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Obtained summary judgment for shareholders against a corporate defendant in an action for breach of contract
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Successfully negotiated issuance of 52% of a corporate defendant's common stock in settlement of client's claims for breach of contract, fraud and breach of fiduciary duty
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Obtained summary judgment for a commercial lender in an action involving mortgage fraud and breach of contract
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Negotiated a favorable settlement for a corporate client in a suit involving insufficient insurance coverage
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Part of two Dorsey teams that successfully represented corporate and individual clients against class action litigation involving claims under the Employee Retirement Income Securities Act
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Represented numerous clients in connection with investigations by state and federal government agencies
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Obtained dismissal of an action by a common carrier against a client involved in international shipping contracts
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Represented numerous clients in litigation involving claims of intentional interference with contracts, violations of commercial supply agreements, and termination or nonperformance of franchise agreements
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Defended various financial lending institutions against borrower claims under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and various consumer protection statutes
Legal Writings and Presentations
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"Defusing Time Bombs: Critical Early Decisions in Internal Investigations," Dorsey & Whitney LLP Corporate Counsel Symposium
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Co-editor of the Fall 2005 and Spring 2006 editions of Dorsey's White Collar Crime and Civil Fraud Newsletter
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Criminal Enforcement and the Attendant Ethical Responsibilities after Sarbanes-Oxley and Recent Changes to the Sentencing Guidelines
Admissions
- Minnesota
- The Supreme Court of Minnesota
- U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota
Education
- University of Iowa
J.D., 2004, With Distinction
- Iowa State University
B.S. in Sociology; Minors in Criminal Justice and Political Science, 2000, With Distinction
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