David B. Gates
David Gates
South St. Paul
Minnesota (MN)
Government/Cities/Municipalities
Real Estate
General Litigation
Profile
David Gates's recognition in the Rising Stars list continues LeVander, Gillen & Miller's long tradition of excellence. Throughout the firm's illustrious 83-year history, it has earned a distinguished reputation for superior client service and community leadership and has become a cornerstone of Minnesota law and politics. As an Assistant City Attorney, David has prosecuted hundreds of criminal cases and successfully tried numerous jury and bench trials. This courtroom experience makes David a vigorous and effective advocate in civil litigation cases. David's other work on behalf of municipalities enables him to assist private clients with a wide range of real estate, land use, and employment law matters.
Selected To
Minnesota Rising Stars 2011
About David Gates
Admitted: 2006, Minnesota
Professional Webpage: www.levander.com/CM/Custom/68327-David-Gates.pdf
Honors and Awards:
- Honors: Cum Laude. Dean’s List. Recipient of Wilbur H. Cherry, Royal A. Stone Scholarships
Bar/Professional Activity:
- Bar Admissions: Minnesota Supreme Court, 2006; United States District Court, District of Minnesota, 2011. Member, Minnesota State Bar Association. Board Member, Criminal Law Section, Minnesota State Bar Association. Member, Dakota County Bar Association
Scholarly Lectures and Writings:
- Overview of possible legal responses to online defamation of health care professionals, and the issues involved, Co-author, Internet Defamation and Other e-Attacks on a Dentist’s Professional Reputation, Northwest Dentistry, 2010
- Changes to competitively bid project agreement by a municipality., Presenter, Minnesota Association of City Attorneys Educational Conference, Municipal Law, 2011
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