This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.
David J. Koob
Partner
Overview
David Koob defends his clients in commercial, general liability, premises liability, complex product liability, drug and medical device, automotive, and toxic tort matters, with an impressive track record across all areas of his practice.
In more than 20 years as a litigator, David has tried hundreds of cases in state and federal courts throughout the U.S. as well as in administrative and regulatory proceedings. He has notably served as national counsel for several large corporations, and has experience in creating and implementing legal and business risk management programs for his clients.
While serving in the Office of the Minnesota Attorney General, David managed civil and regulatory matters for a variety of Minnesota state agencies. He has also represented plaintiffs in product liability matters.
In 2022, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz appointed David to serve as a commissioner on the Minnesota Racing Commission.
Credentials
Education
- University of Minnesota School of Law, 1998 (J.D.)
- California Polytechnic State University, 1995 (B.A.)
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota
- Minnesota District Court, Hon. Pamela G. Alexander, Law Clerk, 1998-2000
- Minnesota Court of Appeals, Hon. Gary L. Crippen, Law Clerk, 1997-1998
- The National Black Lawyers Association, Top 100, 2023
- Minnesota Racing Commission, Commissioner, 2022-present
- Defense Research Institute
- Minnesota State Bar Association
- Hennepin County Bar Association
- Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association
- Minnesota Association of Black Lawyers
- National Retail and Restaurant Defense Association
- “Litigation Management,” Minnesota In-House Counsel Conference, June 2023
- “General Counsel Roundtable: Top of Mind Issues for 2023,” NBA Gateway to Success Conference, April 2023
- “Leveraging Social Media Against Claims, from First Report to Jury Selection,” ACC Minnesota, June 2022
- “Liability Prevention; How Action vs. Inaction Can Make A Difference,” Minnesota Multi Housing Association, 2021
- “Risk Assessment and Risk Management,” The Risk Management Society, 2020