Dave S. Laidig graduated in 2004 from the University of Minnesota Law School, where he gained practical experience working for attorneys, professors and taking part in several clinical programs which permitted him to prosecute cases in Hennepin County courts. As a student certified attorney, Dave has first-chair trial experience, handled arraignments and pre-trial calendars, and has successfully represented clients in administrative hearings. Prior to law school, Dave earned both bachelor and master degrees from Iowa State University in psychology, focusing on research methods and statistics. With this background, Dave administered neuropsychological evaluations in hospitals from Missouri to Minnesota, and worked with teenagers in a chemical dependency rehabilitation center.

Dave has also litigated a wide variety government contract cases. His experience as a government contract lawyer includes bid protests, performance disputes, subsidized housing , and administrative law matters.  

Aside from legal work, Dave remains involved in the community and local politics. He has worked on the campaigns of several State Representatives and ran for office himself in 2006. With his legal background in government contracting and his experiences advocating for his community, Dave continues to participate in groups seeking to improve the transportation system in the Southern Twin Cities Metro area. Even in endorsing his opponent, the St. Paul Pioneer Press called him "an intelligent lawyer who also would serve his district well, bringing moderation and an open mind to the Legislature." Oct. 24, 2006. As a government contract lawyer, Dave's ability to moderate and negotiate serves his clients well.

Education

  • B.S., Iowa State University, Psychology and Sociology (1996)
  • M.S., Iowa State University, Psychology and Statistics (1999)
  • J.D., University of Minnesota (2004)

Affiliations

  • National Contract Management Association (NCMA)
  • American Bar Association, Section of Public Contract Law
  • Minnesota State Bar Association

Bar Admissions

  • Minnesota (2005)
  • U.S. Court of Federal Claims (2006)
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (2006)
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit (2006)