David leads the firm alongside the Managing Partner, bringing lawyers and staff together as one across all offices.
Overview
As Deputy Managing Partner, David is committed to exemplary client service and a firm atmosphere of professional excellence, mutual respect, friendship and inclusiveness. He works directly with the Managing Partner on the overall leadership of the firm and implementation of its Strategic Plan. Together they have ultimate responsibility for all aspects of the firm's operations and performance.
David is directly responsible for the overall management of the firm's practice divisions and serves as the leadership liaison for the firm's professional development, recruiting, diversity and inclusion, and pro bono committees.
He has served as Deputy Managing Partner since 2021, and has served on the firm's Board of Directors for many years. David is a strong, supportive leader to colleagues at the firm and in his community.
Experience
David assisted three individuals in litigation to confirm their status as beneficiaries to family trusts valued at more than $1 billion.
David created the protocol used to determine heirs of the late pop star Prince Rogers Nelson. The district court adopted the protocol, which was unanimously affirmed by the Minnesota Court of Appeals.
Setting legal precedent in Minnesota, David obtained the dismissal of all claims in a multi-count class action brought against one of the nation’s leading providers of funeral insurance.
News & Insights
News
Publications
Co-editor, David R. Crosby and Mary E. Schwind, Federal District of Minnesota Civil Practice Deskbook, 1st Ed., 2014
Author, “Removal of Judges / Judicial Officers”, Minnesota State Court Civil Practice Deskbook, 2d Ed., 2017
Recognitions
Recognitions
Selected several times for inclusion in Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars
Named among The Best Lawyers in America® in trusts and estates litigation and commercial litigation
Ranked with an AV® peer review rating (the highest level of professional excellence) from Martindale-Hubbell
David’s “Toffee Caramel Cheesecake” has won numerous awards
Professional & Civic Activities
Professional & Civic Activities
Conflict Resolution Center of Minnesota, Former Board of Directors
Minnesota Loan Repayment Assistance Program, Former Co-President and Member, Board of Directors
American Bar Association
Minnesota State Bar Association
Minikahda Club, Minneapolis, Former Board of Directors
Practices & Industries
Admissions
- Minnesota
- U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
- U.S. Supreme Court
Education
Northwestern University School of Law, J.D., 1993
Yale University, B.A., Political Science, 1989
