David Racine
PEOPLE

David Racine

Associate
racine.david@dorsey.com

Overview

DAVID CHAMPIONS HIS CLIENTS’ INTERESTS AND HELPS THEM ACHIEVE SUCCESSFUL OUTCOMES IN COMMERCIAL DISPUTES.

As a commercial litigator, David provides strategic guidance and zealous representation to clients in complex commercial disputes. He has particular expertise representing clients in the construction and real estate industries, including in the public-private partnership (“P3”) project space. He also has experience with healthcare litigation, trust and estate disputes, matters involving trade secrets, and asserting and defending against business torts. 

Clients trust David’s sound judgment, sharp attention to detail, and ability to develop and execute effective dispute resolution strategies. Whether in court, arbitration, or any other forum, David guides and counsels clients through the dispute resolution process, always with an eye toward achieving their goals.

David has an active pro bono practice, including representing veterans seeking benefits that they earned through their service. Before joining Dorsey, David served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Susan Richard Nelson of the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota.

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

  • 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.
  • Represent landowners in leasing, boundary, and easement disputes.
  • Represent businesses and individuals in breach of contract and business tort matters.
  • Defended large shopping mall against premises liability claims.
  • Represented Fortune 500 client in arbitration asserting breach of contract claims against former executive. 
  • Conducted internal investigation for Fortune 500 client regarding trade secret matters.
  • Served as a Special Assistant Public Defender at the Dakota County Public Defender’s Office.

Industries & Practices

Government Solutions & Investigations
  • Class Action Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Construction Litigation
  • Development & Infrastructure
  • Government Solutions & Investigations
  • Healthcare & Life Sciences
  • Healthcare Litigation
  • Intellectual Property Litigation
  • Public-Private Partnerships
  • Real Estate Litigation

Professional & Civic

Community Involvement

  • Mock Trial Coach, Apple Valley High School

Accolades

     Pro Bono 50 Hours 2022

  • Contributed more than 50+ Challenge pro bono hours, 2022

     North Star Lawyer

  • MSBA North Star Lawyer, 2019 and 2022-2023
David Racine