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Mr. Boivin is certified as a Civil Trial
Specialist by the Minnesota State Bar Association. He has also
been recognized as a "Super Lawyer" by his peers. Leading a
team of lawyers in the Meshbesher & Spence Business Group,
Dan's practice emphasizes business litigation while also
representing the needs of the individual. Recently Dan
obtained a $5.4 million dollar verdict on behalf of a small
businessman who lost his business due to unscrupulous practice
of an equipment dealer. He has handled such diverse topics as
employment, sexual harassment, ERISA, trusts and estate law,
probate, malpractice, fraud, UCC, family law, insurance, trade
secrets, non-compete agreements, buy-sell agreements,
shareholder disputes, tax disputes, securities, governmental
disputes and real estate. He has been in the forefront of
alternative fee arrangements, recognizing that sometimes
business and individuals may need to go beyond the traditional
hourly billing method.
Education: JD 1981, Hamline University School
of Law; BA 1978, University of Wisconsin, Madison.
Admitted: 1981 Minnesota Supreme Court; 1982 Illinois
Supreme Court; 1982 United States District Court, District of
Minnesota; 1986 United States District Court, Northern
District of Illinois; 1986 United States Court of Appeals,
Seventh Circuit; 1982 United States Court of Appeals, Eighth
Circuit; 1982 United States Tax Court.
Employment
History: Attorney/Partner 1982-present, Meshbesher &
Spence, Member of Board of Directors.
Community
Involvement: Pro Bono representation of disadvantaged persons;
Volunteer judge for Minnesota State High School Mock Trial
Tournament; active parent volunteer at schools; soccer coach;
Minnesota Legislative Economic Loss Doctrine Task Force;
Minneapolis Charter Commission.
Professional
Associations:
- Association of Trial Lawyers of America.
- Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association.
- Minnesota State Bar Association.
- Hennepin County Bar Association;
- American Bar Association
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