DWIGHT G. RABUSE
Macalester College B.A. , summa cum laude,
1979
Valedictorian
Phi Beta Kappa
University of Michigan Law School,
cum laude, 1983
Editor, Journal of Law Reform
Campbell Moot Court Champion
Dwight Rabuse focuses his law practice in civil
litigation and dispute resolution. He also offers
broad-based general counsel support to
commercial clients in Minnesota and around
the country. He has secured substantial victories for his clients in constructiion law, employment law, intellectual property, and personal injury cases.
Since 2001, Dwight has secured more than $25 million in recoveries for his clients via verdicts and settlements.
Following graduation from law school, Dwight practiced for several years with the United States Department of Justice in Washington, DC. Initially he supported the Attorney General and senior Justice Department officials on judicial selection and legal policy matters. He also served as a speechwriter for Attorney General Meese and as a Special Assistant in the Civil Division, where he briefed and argued more than 25 federal appeals and authored numerous certiorari petitions and briefs to the United States Supreme Court.
In 1990 Dwight returned to the Twin Cities and joined the firm of Fabyanske, Svoboda, Westra, Davis & Hart, P.A. As a shareholder in that firm's construction law department, he represented clients from all sectors of the industry, including general contractors, subcontractors, design professionals, and sureties.
In 1994 he joined Honeywell as Senior Counsel for the Home and Building Control business unit, becoming the company's lead lawyer for construction law activities. In that role he lead efforts to reform and improve contract documents, practices, and training. He managed outside counsel and served on the business' North American Field Board, where he assisted senior managers in formulating and implementing strategic initiatives.
Then, in 2000, Dwight joined with Paul Livgard to found Livgard & Rabuse, building the firm's practice over the next eight years to serve regional, national, and international clients across a broad spectrum of civil law matters. Now, in the Rabuse Law Firm, Dwight maintains an active national litigation and transactional practice.
Outside the office, for several years Dwight hosted a locally produced political news and commentary program radio program. He continues to make regular guest appearances on local and national radio programs and contributes to a variety of legal and academic publications.
Dwight is a past president and current board member of the Twin Cities Chapter of the Federalist Society, an active member of the Construction Law section of the Minnesota State Bar Association, and a member of the Energy and Transportation Policy Committees of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce. He was the National High School Debate Champion and twice National College Speech Champion. An Eagle Scout, he is
active in volunteer roles in the Republican Party, Boy Scouts, and the Catholic Church.
JOSHUA P. BROTEMARKLE
Chapman University, B.A., magna cum laude, 2002
University of Minnesota Law School, J.D.,
cum laude, 2006
Josh concentrates his practice on litigation and
dispute resolution, with a particular focus on the
construction industry. He has litigated cases in
state and federal court, including appeals in the
Minnesota Supreme Court, argued numerous
motions, and successfully represented clients in
mediations and arbitrations.
An honors graduate of the University of Minnesota Law School, while a student there he participated in moot court and assisted in instructing first and second year students.
Before entering law school, Josh served our country in the United States Air Force, with
assignments around the globe. Josh is an active outdoorsman who enjoys fishing, camping, and golf.
ERIN E. NEILS
University of Wisconsin, Madison, B.A.,
with honors, 2005
Dean's List
University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., 2009
Dean's List
Co-President, Women's Law Student Association
Editor, Journal of Law and Inequality
At the Rabuse Law Firm, Erin assists in the
representation of clients in the areas of construction
law, employment law, contract negotiation and formation, and litigation. She has successfully argued in the Minnesota District Court, defending the client against a seven-figure claim.
Before joining Rabuse Law Firm, P.A., Erin worked as a judicial law clerk in the Ramsey
County District Court, assisting the Honorable Gary W. Bastian with various criminal law matters.
During her free time, Erin enjoys running and biking the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes, working in her backyard rose garden, and traveling.
