David Brian Kempston

David Brian Kempston

also known as David B. Kempston

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 33 years

Workers compensation Lawyer at Minneapolis, MN
Practice Areas: Workers Compensation

3340 Northdale Blvd NW #140, Minneapolis, MN

About David

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

20%-25%


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Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 33 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 1992

Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Mottaz & Sisk Injury Law

3340 Northdale Blvd NW #140, Minneapolis, MN, 55448

Mottaz & Sisk Injury Law

3340 Northdale Boulevard. N.W., Suite 140, Coon Rapids, MN, 55448

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David Brian Kempston's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

312 Client Reviews

Showing 16 - 20 of 26 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Barbara | October 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

You are in good hands

Mr. Kempston is a very experienced work comp attorney who has worked from both sides of the coin and knows exactly what you are going to encounter. If I had to pick just one quality that most defines David is that he is freakishly fast at responding to any calls/messages no matter what time of day. ... I had a lot of anxiety about my case and my health in general and ended up sending emails frequently. One time I emailed around 10 p.m. on a holiday expecting that I would get a response the following Monday as it was not a super urgent matter but 15 minutes later he had already emailed me back! Even my mom was shocked! If you are like me and you worry about everything there is to worry about (your future, what is going to happen to you, what if the money stops), the questions and worries are just endless. David always took the time to explain things and if you have questions he will answer them and he will answer them timely. I worked with him for about a year and this was always the case: fast, courteous, knowledgeable, and he will work to get you what you deserve. The work comp system is not perfect by any means so it is my humble opinion that your best defense in a system that is very flawed, that choosing David will give you that life preserver that you desperately need right now. I'm glad that I made this decision and my life is better now for it.

Posted by Kim | September 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

A Light In The Darkness

I met David Kemptson during an extremely stressful time in dealing with my worker's comp injury. One person against a large company and all their resources doesn't stand a chance. After a consultation with David, I was so grateful he took me on as a client. He was thorough, kind and very knowledgeab...le. David helped me understand the legal process, what I could expect, and he and his team handled the legal details for me, giving me an opportunity to focus on healing. David was honest with me, never gave me unreasonable expectations and encouraged me as things were stressful. When the company's lawyer pushed, David stood on a solid foundation of knowledge of the law, truth and integrity. In the courtroom, he was completely prepared, calm and meticulous. David protected me from the company's lawyer's attempts to distort the truth, and to make sure the Judge did hear the full story. Waiting for the Judge's ruling, which took weeks, I had no regrets and knew the long road had been so much easier because of David and his team working hard for me. We did win the case. Even as the years have gone by, on the rare occasion I have a question about my case and follow up medical appointments, David responds to me himself within a day. He is just an email away (my preferred way to stay in contact not necessarily his), and still helping me navigate this journey. I will always be so very thankful for the integrity, hard work, kindness, and support of David and his team.

Posted by Robert | March 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

One Great Super Attorney

Mr Kempston was incredible at keeping the case focused. With the experience he has, he has heard it before. I learned to just let him ask the questions and at the end he would let me embellish on what I wanted to say. Once he asked his series of questions, I really did not have much to ask. Mr Ke...mpston had already answered it. This happened many times. He knows work comp and he knows it well. I was very impressed with his sincere concern about me and what I was going through. I have consulted many attorneys about my case and the uniqueness of it and Mr. Kempston was the only one optimistic about it. He listed all the implications of each criteria affecting the case, and explained each possible outcome. He is straight to the point with now running around. We ended up settling the case for two times the expected amount with other benefits to add. I would highly recommend Mr Kempston for a Minnesota work comp attorney. He is thorough, knowledgeable and compassionate about his cases. An attorney with traits like these is what a person needs an attorney to have.

Posted by Mary and Dave Fraser | January 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Couldn't ask for a better lawyer

We first contacted Dave Kempston over 15 years ago for a worker compensation matter. He has represented us well and we are extremely satisfied with his services. His strength is the ability to explain the complicated workers compensation system so we could understand it. Also he is very personable, ...easy to communicate with and terrific response time to any questions. We highly recommend Mr Kempston for any workers compensation issues!

Posted by anonymous | November 03, 2015 | Hired Attorney

Feeling good about moving on with my life.

A very good friend highly recommended that I contact David to represent me. I found David to be professional, knowledgeable, patient and courteous. He always responded quickly to my phone calls & emails with easing my anxiety to very difficult & stressful situations. I am very thankful that David wa...s there to help me through this life altering change.

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David Brian Kempston's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jay Hartman

Workers compensation lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Jeremiah Sisk

Workers compensation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

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

2004

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2003

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2002

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2001

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2000

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

N/A

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

N/A

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

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

Associations

1996 - Present

Anoka County Bar Association

1992 - Present

Minnesota State Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Metzger v Turk, Inc.

affirmed

Metzger v Turk, Inc.

affirmed

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Education

1992

University of Minnesota Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Westmont College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

New Lawyers Leadership Conference

That's Why They Call it Practicing Law

2017

National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors

Customer Service Tips from a Plaintiff Lawyer

2017

Minnesota Association for Justice

Presenting at Hearing: Preparation and Performance

2017

Anoka County Bar Association

That's Why They Call it Practicing Law

2017

2017 Minnesota Workers' Compensation Symposium

Tales from the Dark Side

2017

2017 Minnesota State Bar Association Convention

That's Why They Call it Practicing Law

2016

2016 Minnesota Worker's Compensation Symposium

Tales from the Dark Side- Decisions, Decisions

2015

The 30th Annual Workers' Compensation Institute

Co-Chair

2014

The 2014 Minnesota Workers' Compensatoin Deskbook Seminar

Proving whether the Injury "Arose Out Of" Employment after Dykhoff

2014

Mayo Clinic Health System Occupational Medicine Monthly Provider Roundtable

Understanding the Basics of Minnesota Workers' Compensation

2014

A Workers' Compensation Seminar

Sharpen Your Skills- A Workers' Compensation seminar: Working With Your Opponent

2013

Work Comp Work Shop

Analysis of 2013 Changes to MN Work Comp Law

2012

The Minnesota Workers' Compensation Deskbook Seminar

Medical Benefits

2012

The 27th Annual Workers' Compensation Institue

Time and Project Management

2012

Globe University Panel Presentation

Legal Ethics

2011

The 26th Annual Workers' Compensation Institute

Intervention: Practice Tips and Strategies

2010

The 25th Annual Workers' Compensation Institute

Co-Chair

2010

2010 Workers' Compensation Seminar

Client Relations

Publications

2020

book "Lessons Learned on the Run"

Languages

English

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