David P. Pearson

I have been working in securities litigation for more than 25 years, defending public and private corporations and their directors and officers against claims of securities fraud, breach of fiduciary duty and other similar claims. My practice in this area also includes representation of public companies in SEC investigations, as well as representation of major broker-dealer firms and registered representatives in securities industry arbitration proceedings. I have tried numerous FINRA arbitrations involving claims of fraud, suitability, churning and violation of industry rules.

I have represented insurers in a broad spectrum of coverage disputes, with a particular focus in those arising from professional liability, healthcare and fidelity policies, and have successfully tried coverage and policy interpretation cases. I have also defended insureds, including banks, securities broker-dealer firms, life insurance companies, financial services companies, insurance agencies and others, in a wide range of professional liability, employment and other litigation.

I have over 25 years of experience in the employment law field. I have represented employers in almost every aspect of employment litigation, and have successfully defended clients in state and federal court jury trials and in arbitration proceedings. My experience includes representing defendants in class-action age discrimination lawsuits, representing employers in many different contexts and claims involving gender discrimination, including claims regarding equal pay, failure to promote, and numerous sexual harassment and hostile environment claims. I also have substantial experience representing employers in claims involving disability discrimination under both state and federal law.  My practice also includes Whistleblower claims, and I have represented numerous defendants in Whistleblower action, including in a recent precedent setting case interpreting a Minnesota Whistleblower Act. In addition, I have made numerous CLE presentations and have written and spoken extensively regarding employment law issues.