Selected Cases:

Defended multiple general contractors and developers on numerous construction defect cases involving large-scale multi-family residences, apartments, mixed-use developments, including contractual indemnity and defense issues.
Obtained $2.5 million judgment for a general contractor following a two-week jury trial, on a claim involving breach of a construction contract.
Obtained Summary Judgment Dismissal of a Federal Court action involving environmental claims under RCRA and TSCA with allegations exceeding $14 million.
Represented national construction company in complex construction defect defense involving multi-state litigation. Successfully attained very favorable settlement immediately prior to arbitration.
Represented national trucking company in personal injury accident wherein plaintiff claimed a traumatic brain injury. Successfully obtained jury verdict at less than 10% of Plaintiff’s demand.
Successfully defended Illinois trucking company to a favorable mediation resolution in personal injury accident wherein plaintiff claimed a traumatic brain injury and extensive future damages.
Represented global corporation to advantageous settlement in relation to significant product defect claims.
Defended youth football league against an action by a minor for an alleged traumatic brain injury.
Successfully obtained summary judgment in defense of a charity foundation involving a high exposure personal injury action.
Obtained $204,866 judgment on behalf of stockholder against corporation and its principal owner on claims including fraud, misrepresentation and breach of fiduciary duty.

Education:

University of Wisconsin, J.D., 2004
University of Notre Dame, B.A., Cum Laude 2001

Bar Admissions:

Minnesota
Wisconsin
Illinois

Practice Areas:

Catastrophic Loss (Fires & Explosions)
Commercial Litigation
Construction Law
General Liability and Civil Litigation
Insurance Coverage and Litigation
Personal Injury Defense
Product Liability
Professional Liability (Architects & Engineers)
Professional Liability (Accountants & Attorneys)
Toxic Torts/Diacetyl
Environmental/Pollution (RCRA/TSCA Defense)
Transportation Law

Awards and Honors:

Named to the Super Lawyers Rising Stars list in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, & 2018.

Publications and Presentations:

Co-Author of Minnesota section in DRI’s Construction Litigation Desk Reference: A Fifty State Guide to Construction Litigation
“Mediations: A Practical Guide to Balancing Clients’ Goals and the Process”

Pro Bono:

Volunteer with Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid and Volunteer Lawyer’s Network