Evan Livermore
PEOPLE

Evan Livermore

Associate
livermore.evan@dorsey.com

Overview

EVAN HELPS CLIENTS ACHIEVE FAVORABLE RESULTS IN LITIGATION THROUGH EFFECTIVE ADVOCACY AND PROACTIVE STRATEGIC PLANNING.

As a trial associate in Dorsey’s Construction and Design group, Evan works with clients to meet their goals in all stages of litigation and dispute resolution, from efficient and effective motion practice and fact discovery through appeal. Evan has particular experience on matters related to public-private partnerships.

In addition to his construction practice, Evan represents clients in insurance coverage actions and matters related to state and federal franchise law. He also provides pro bono representation in housing and veterans’ benefits matters.

Education & Admissions

University of Minnesota Law School (J.D., 2016), magna cum laude

Augustana College (B.A., 2013), summa cum laude

Admissions

  • Minnesota
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

Clerkships

  • United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, Honorable Roger L. Wollman, 2016-2017

Experience

Representative Work

  • Represented Denver Regional Transportation District in defendant against claims brought by private partner regarding responsibility for delays and costs in large-scale commuter-rail project.
  • Represents automobile manufacturers before federal and state courts and administrative bodies in dealer and market-representation matters.
  • Litigated complex insurance coverage matter, involving a dispute between primary and excess insurers, through trial and appeal, obtaining a favorable result for the client.
  • Representing hospital owner in dispute with former construction manager over project delays and increased costs.

News & Resources

Articles

DIG Magazine - Fourth Quarter 2022
Suez Canal Blockage to Cause Lasting Construction Delays and Owner-Contractor Disputes
Tapping P3s to Pay for Water Infrastructure Needs, printed in Journal of the American College of Construction Lawyers (Winter 2019)

News & Press Mentions

Super Lawyers Recognizes 27 Dorsey Attorneys in Minneapolis
Insurer Can Challenge Deal In Dickstein Malpractice Row

Accolades

  • Listed as a "Rising Star" by Minnesota Super Lawyers, 2023

Pro Bono 50 Hours 2022      Contributed 100+ Pro Bono Hours in 2021 Contributed 100+ Pro Bono Hours in 2020

  • Contributed more than 50+ Challenge pro bono hours, 2022
  • Contributed more than 100+ Challenge pro bono hours, 2020-2021

North Star Lawyer

  • MSBA North Star Lawyer, 2018-2022
Evan Livermore