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Overview

Dakota fights for clients in commercial litigation. He practices from Bloomfield Hills, Michigan as a member of our virtual office, The Link.

A commercial litigator with a broad background across various business disputes, Dakota’s current practice is focused primarily on Michigan-based clients and matters. While he has handled cases across industries, he is most experienced with real estate disputes and has litigated cases involving the leasing, purchase and sale, and development and construction of both residential and commercial properties. Dakota is experienced in all stages and aspects of litigation, from filing through verdict or settlement, and he has served as lead trial counsel in both bench and jury trials.

Dakota has always known that he has a gift for explaining and simplifying the complex, and he was drawn to litigation for this reason. He’s enthusiastic about digging into a case, determining exactly what occurred, and setting out the facts for a judge or jury. He excels at communicating in court and making a simple, straightforward argument on behalf of the client, and he’s skilled at negotiating creative settlements to resolve matters quickly and efficiently.

Dakota is also known for his ability to communicate with clients, talking through litigation strategies and offering an honest assessment of where a plan may go wrong or not serve their end goals. Clients can be assured that Dakota is always operating with their best interests at heart.

Industries

Services

Education

  • J.D., Michigan State University College of Law
  • B.A., Michigan State University

Admissions

  • Michigan
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan

Dakota is associated with the Chicago office for telephone and mail purposes only. He is not admitted to practice in Illinois.

Professional Memberships and Certifications

  • Homebuilders Association of Michigan


*Dakota works remotely and is licensed in Michigan, practicing in Bloomfield Hills, MI. Contact Dakota via email or phone for in-person/virtual meetings. Use our Chicago address for mail/deliveries only.

Experience
  • Conducted multiple trials as lead trial counsel in Michigan state courts.
  • Litigated cases ranging from complex boundary line disputes to fraud cases.
  • Conducted and defended numerous depositions.
  • Drafted, argued, and won numerous summary disposition motions.
  • Conducted business sales and real estate purchases between $100,000 and $3.25 million as lead counsel.
  • Taken and defended numerous depositions.
  • Negotiated numerous settlements including some with creative non-monetary solutions.
  • Completed numerous opinion memorandums examining complex areas of law including riparian rights and plat amendments.
Outside the Office

With two small children at home, Dakota devotes most of his free time to his family. He also enjoys cooking, golfing, basketball, and watching sports.

Dakota roots for Detroit teams and recently took his toddler to his first Pistons game.