With a proven track record of client-centered service and strategic representation, Dan has built a career focused on delivering results in Minnesota workers’ compensation defense. Dan joined Brown & Carlson in 2010, becoming a Shareholding attorney in 2019 and a Senior Shareholder in 2024. His practice includes advocating for both insurers and self-insured employers throughout the state. His in-depth understanding of Minnesota’s workers’ compensation system, paired with industry-specific insight enables him to effectively manage risk and deliver positive outcomes for his clients.
Dan is known for his highly responsive approach, ensuring that questions are answered promptly and that client interests are always protected. In addition, he practices efficiently to keep costs and litigation length to a minimum. This impactful approach gives clients confidence that their claims are treated as a priority.
When he’s away from work, you’ll often find Dan in active pursuits, hitting the golf course, fishing, hiking, and coaching his children’s youth sports teams.
Background In Mack v. Menard, Inc., the Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals addressed whether an injured employee was entitled to an on-site job analysis as part of their rehabilitation plan. The employee, a department manager, suffered significant finger injuries
Alyssa grew up in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, and began her academic journey at DePaul University in Chicago, where she fell in love with the Windy City. She later returned home to Minnesota to earn her law degree from the University
In the past, injuries occurring at employer-sponsored recreational programs and sponsored social events were most often viewed as not arising out of and in the course and scope of employment under Minnesota Statute 176.021, subd. 9, unless the employee was