Damon J. Brinson
Associate
Phone: 512.874.3842
Fax: 512.874.3801
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Damon J. Brinson

Biography

Damon Brinson has experience in a wide range of litigation issues. He works on various product liability matters involving the defense of medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturers, chemical exposure issues, and commercial litigation. Damon is also responsible for managing large-scale ESI document collection, discovery review and production.

While in law school, Damon served as a law clerk in the U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Minnesota. He practiced as a student attorney for two years in the Civil Practice Clinic, first-chairing a commercial breach of contract trial in Minnesota District Court. Damon was a staff member and managing editor of the Minnesota Law Review, where his work entitled, Reasonable Means: Unavailable Declarants After United States v. Yida, was published.

Prior to law school, Damon worked as a senior manager and consultant in the financial services sector, providing technology development and operations leadership in investment firms, brokerages, and insurance companies.

When not practicing, Damon enjoys spending time with his wife and son, hiking, canoeing, and distance running.

Education

  • University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., 2009
    magna cum laude
    Dean's List 2007-2009
    Book Award 2008
    Kent Wennerstrom Award, Outstanding Clinic Student Director 2008-2009
    Law Review: Minnesota Law Review, Staff 2007-2008; Managing Editor 2008-2009
  • Purdue University, M.A., 1994
    Major: Fine Art
  • Purdue University, B.A., 1992
    Dean's List
    Major: Art History

Bar Admissions

  • Minnesota, 2009

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court District of Minnesota, 2010

Memberships and Affiliations

American Bar Association

Hennepin County Bar Association

Ramsey County Bar Association

Minnesota State Bar Association

Published Works

Reasonable Means: Unavailable Declarants After United States v. Yida, 92 MINN. L. REV. 1891, 2008

Additional Activities

Pro Bono Activities:
Civil Practice Clinic, 2007 - 2009
Volunteer, City of Lakes Waldorf Schools, Governance Review and Strategic Planning, 2010-2012