also known as David B. Kempston
I graduated from Westmont College in 1989, with a degree in English Literature and then attended the University of Minnesota Law School--graduating Magna Cum Laude and Order of the Coif in 1992.
As a fledgling attorney I first worked at an insurance defense firm in Minneapolis. There, I tried a jury case and handled a variety of insurance related matters--my primary focus being worker's compensation defense.
Since 1996, I've worked at Mottaz & Sisk Injury Law, exclusively representing injured workers. I have tried over 485 worker's compensation cases. I have also argued before the MN Worker's Compensation Court of Appeals over 30 times and I have argued before the MN Supreme Court three times.
I spent five years at the University of St. Thomas Law school, Minneapolis, as a adjunct professor, teaching a class on workers compensation. And I have written 3 books, That's Why They Call it Practicing Law (2017), Lessons Learned on the Run (2020), and The Last Run (2026)--all available through Amazon.
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3340 Northdale Blvd NW #140, Minneapolis, MN, 55448
3340 Northdale Boulevard. N.W., Suite 140, Coon Rapids, MN, 55448
313 Client Reviews
Showing 6 - 10 of 10 reviews | Insurance
Posted by Joel Keating | November 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Insurance
Great Experience!
Between dealing with my injury, trying to find a job, and wrestling my insurance from a hail storm, David helped take a lot of weight off my shoulders. There were a lot of things, and terms, that I did not understand, and I found myself struggling with the adjuster. After I retained David, all of m...
Posted by Kurt | June 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Insurance
Great Lawyer, Great Results
My call to David, turned out to be one of the best decisions I have ever made. From my first visit with David, I knew I was getting an attorney who was very professional and caring. He explained what he could do for me in a very understandable conversation. My case was an older injury through two dif...
Posted by Todd | March 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Insurance
Excellent job on 2 cases
David was referred to me by 2 of my clients. They said that due to the complex nature of my case with 2 different companies and 2 different insurance companies he would do an excellent job for me. After my consultation with him I agreed and I did hire him. He was very thorough in all of his explanati...
Posted by Krysta | August 21, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Insurance
Masterful, Competent, Successful
Pick a lawyer with a stellar reputation, who has mastery in his practice, and stands for you: Mr. Kempston. I’m glad he was on my side! For a year and a half after a workers comp claim, I tried to work with the insurance company. They kept thwarting me, making excuses, making new reasons why they ...
Posted by Melinda | March 26, 2015 | Insurance
What Mr. David Kempston did for me!
Mr. DAVEID KEMPSTON, from the very fist meeting I had with him he was very professional he took time to answer all my questions and explained the whole process and what to expect. Mr.Kempston took care of every thing he was very understanding of my situation and made sure that I was informed . Mr. K...
"David is one of the most formidable opponents I face in my workers' compensation defense practice. He is a consummate professional, skilled trial lawyer and passionate advocate for his clients. Quite simply, David is at the top of his field and a credit to his profession."
Workers compensation lawyer
2017
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2017
Anoka County Lawyer of the Year, Anoka County Bar Association
2016
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2014
Mpls Work Comp Law- Claimants "Lawyer of the Year", Best Lawyers in America
2014
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2008
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2007
Top 100 MN Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2006
Top 100 MN Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2005
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
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Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
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Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
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Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
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Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
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Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2000
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
1999
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
1989
Arthur Lynip Award for Outstanding English Literature Student, Westmont College
1988
Arthur Lynip Award for Outstanding English Literature Student, Westmont College
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Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1996 - Present
Attorney, The Law Office of Thomas D Mottaz
1900 - Present
Associate, Mottaz & Sisk Injury Law
1992 - 1996
Attorney, Gilmore, Aafedt, Forde, Anderson, & Gray, PA
1996 - Present
Anoka County Bar Association
1992 - Present
Minnesota State Bar Association
affirmed
affirmed
1992
JD - Juris Doctor
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BA - Bachelor of Arts
2017
That's Why They Call it Practicing Law
2017
Customer Service Tips from a Plaintiff Lawyer
2017
Presenting at Hearing: Preparation and Performance
2017
That's Why They Call it Practicing Law
2017
Tales from the Dark Side
2017
That's Why They Call it Practicing Law
2016
Tales from the Dark Side- Decisions, Decisions
2015
Co-Chair
2014
Proving whether the Injury "Arose Out Of" Employment after Dykhoff
2014
Understanding the Basics of Minnesota Workers' Compensation
2014
Sharpen Your Skills- A Workers' Compensation seminar: Working With Your Opponent
2013
Analysis of 2013 Changes to MN Work Comp Law
2012
Medical Benefits
2012
Time and Project Management
2012
Legal Ethics
2011
Intervention: Practice Tips and Strategies
2010
Co-Chair
2010
Client Relations
2020
2017
English