David Archer is a commercial litigator helping large companies resolve complex business and regulatory disputes in state and federal courts. His practice has an emphasis on franchise disputes and he has served clients in the industrial manufacturing, financial services, and commercial real estate sectors, among others. He also assists clients with responses to state and federal civil investigations. David served a part-time secondment in-house for an international franchisor, counseling on a range of corporate legal issues.

Areas of Focus

Services

Credentials

Education

  • University of Minnesota Law School (J.D., 2017)
  • Grinnell College (B.A.)

Admissions

Bar Admissions

  • Minnesota

Court Admissions

  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota

Recognitions

  • Twin Cities Business, Notable Emerging Stars in Law, 2022

Publications

  • Chapter Author, "11 - Franchise Law," Minnesota Business Disputes: Claims & Remedies Deskbook, Minnesota CLE, June 7, 2023

Community Involvement

  • Adjunct Professor Of Law, Civil Litigation: Case Development & Discovery, University of Minnesota Law School, 2021-2023