Overview
David guides businesses through complex commercial disputes.
David represents businesses in complex commercial disputes in courts and arbitral forums nationwide. His practice focuses on contract disputes, construction and real estate litigation, and other high-stakes business disputes.
David regularly represents owners, developers, contractors, and subcontractors in complex construction disputes, including matters involving public-private partnership (P3) projects and data center projects. He also defends clients in antitrust and class action litigation.
Clients value David’s strategic judgment, practical approach, and focus on achieving business objectives efficiently and effectively. He works closely with clients to develop litigation strategies aligned with their priorities and goals.
Education & Admissions
University of Minnesota Law School (J.D., 2019), magna cum laude; Managing Editor, Minnesota Law Review; Student Director, Federal Immigration Litigation Clinic
Carleton College (B.A., Economics and Philosophy, 2016)
Admissions
- Minnesota
- U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota
Clerkships
- U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota, Judge Susan Richard Nelson, 2020-2021
Experience
Representative Work
- Serving as P3 construction counsel for joint powers public authority in Minnesota and North Dakota on multi-billion-dollar flood diversion project.
- Representing public authority in Minnesota charged with operating U.S. Bank Stadium.
- Representing developers, owners, contractors, and subcontractors in commercial, construction, and real estate disputes.
- Representing landowners in leasing, boundary, easement, and premises liability disputes.
- Representing businesses and individuals in breach of contract and business tort matters.
- Representing businesses in antitrust litigation.
- Served as a Special Assistant Public Defender at the Dakota County Public Defender’s Office.
Industries & Practices
Government Enforcement & Corporate Investigations
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- Commercial Litigation
- Construction Litigation
- Development & Infrastructure
- Government Enforcement & Corporate Investigations
- Healthcare & Life Sciences
- Healthcare Litigation
- Public-Private Partnerships
- Real Estate Litigation

