Dawn L. Gagne Bar Admission: Minnesota, 1984 U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota, 1985 Practice Area: Construction litigation, representing contractors and subcontractors Design professional (architects and engineers) claims defense Complex civil litigation Education: College of St. Catherine, St. Paul, Minnesota, B.A. 1980, Dean's List William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., 1984, Law Review Professional Activities: Past Chair of Construction Law Section of Minnesota State Bar Association Former General Counsel of major construction company Qualified neutral mediator under Rule 114 of the Minnesota Rules of Practice Lecturer, Minnesota Institute for Legal Education: "Mechanics Liens," 1997 Lecturer, Lorman Business Center, Inc.: "Analyzing and Proving Construction Project Damages", 2005 Member: Minnesota State Bar Association Ramsey County Bar Association Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association Affiliate member, Minnesota Society of Professional Engineers Additional Information: Before joining Cousineau McGuire, Dawn was general counsel for a contractor for 11 years. She has handled several complex cases for contractors and subcontractors and has defended architects and engineers' professional liability claims. She is particularly knowledgeable about design and construction claims involving earthwork, soil engineering, foundations and underground utilities. Dawn has handled matters involving contracts, environmental issues, general corporate, acquisitions and divestitures, real estate, financing, bonding and insurance coverage. She is presently involved with the defense of construction and design defect claims alleging water infiltration and resulting damage, claims for deficient HVAC design and construction, and involving structural design, subsidence and related damage. direct dial number: (952) 525-6926 e-mail: dlg@cousineaulaw.com BACK TO ATTORNEY LIST