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Partner

Dorsey is a business law firm, applying a business perspective to clients' needs.

Dan's practice is concentrated high stakes litigation. Dan regularly represents clients nationally in asbestos litigation, commercial litigation, construction disputes and civil rights defense. He has successfully prosecuted and defended numerous federal and state court trials. REPRESENTATIVE LITIGATION Thomas v. Ford Motor Company (2022): Represented Ford in a $6.2 million wrongful death suit alleging that asbestos-containing automotive components caused decedent’s lung cancer. A unanimous jury found in favor of Ford after a 2 week trial in McLean County, Illinois. Currie v. Ford Motor Company: Represented Ford in an $17.5 million personal injury suit alleging that asbestos-containing brakes caused plaintiff's mesothelioma. A unanimous Los Angeles Superior Court jury rendered a defense verdict after a 3 week trial. Ellis v. Lemons: Represented a University of Utah oncologist in a federal civil rights lawsuit alleging constitutional violations involving court ordered chemotherapy for a 3-year old cancer patient. The suit was dismissed on motion, affirmed by the 10th Circuit, and certiorari denied by SCOTUS. Winford v. Ford Motor Company: Represented Ford in a wrongful death asbestos suit in Chicago. The case resolved favorably for Ford after a 2 week jury trial. Clayton v. Ford Motor Company, et al.: Represented Ford in an $18 million dollar wrongful death and brain injury suit arising out of an Explorer rollover. After a 6-week trial, the jury returned a verdict in favor of Ford. Meadow Valley Construction v. UDOT: Defended the Utah Department of Transportation in a $1.3 million contract claim by a construction involving an I-215 highway project. Following a bench trial, the Utah Supreme Court unanimously dismissed all claims against UDOT.