Lindsey D. G. Dates

Mr. Dates' practice focuses on:  Commercial Litigation and Contracts & Agreements Litigation.

 

Lindsey D. G. Dates is an acclaimed litigation strategist celebrated for delivering transformative outcomes in high-stakes legal matters.  With over two decades of experience at Jones Day and Barnes & Thornburg, Lindsey has served as a trusted advisor to large corporations, crafting innovative solutions that align legal strategies with business imperatives.  He has served as the relationship partner for and/or represented an impressive roster of clients, including industry leaders such as Abbott, AbbVie, JPMorgan Chase, McDonald’s, Motorola, Simon Property Group, and USI Insurance.

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Strategic Counsel

Clients trust Lindsey to keep their business objectives top of mind.  Lindsey functions as a strategic partner who prioritizes core business objectives and enterprise priorities.  He operates as a fully integrated extension of the enterprise, leveraging his complex litigation and trial experience to provide actionable and risk-calibrated guidance.  Lindsey does not just provide pros and cons when his clients face difficult decisions; he provides clear, candid, and decisive guidance on the best path forward.

 

Whether assessing exposure at the outset of a matter, managing complex discovery, directing litigation across various jurisdictions, working closely with expert witnesses, preparing executives, or trying cases to verdict, Lindsey deploys litigation deliberately and efficiently to control risk, limit disruption, protect the enterprise, and position clients for optimal outcomes.

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Nationwide Corporate Litigation Experience

A recognized leader in complex commercial breach of contract litigation, Lindsey’s litigation experience encompasses a broad spectrum of legal disciplines, including product liability, health care fraud, advertising, intellectual property, antitrust, class actions, and insurance coverage.

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As national trial counsel, Lindsey has shaped precedent-setting strategies in multi-jurisdictional and cross-border litigation.  Lindsey’s career has been anchored by high-impact outcomes, including trial teams that have secured a $1B defense verdict and a $204M jury verdict. 

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Lindsey also has secured multiple multimillion-dollar victories in complex contract litigation disputes.  His strategic foresight, for example, helped secure a $29M summary judgment in a pivotal technology litigation matter pertaining to electric capacitors in battery backup units. 

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Monitorship and Investigations Experience

Lindsey has substantial investigative experience.  He played a key role in the largest monitorship in U.S. history.  Lindsey’s investigative experience also includes embedding himself within a corporate legal department to help the business address a flurry of inquiries from the federal government, defend itself against a barrage of lawsuits, and minimize reputational risks.

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Thought Leadership & Industry Impact

Lindsey’s insights and innovative perspectives have earned him accolades from top industry organizations.  Featured in The New York Times and Chicago Lawyer Magazine, he has also been honored on the Crain’s Chicago Business “40 Under 40” and the National Law Journal’s Rising Stars lists.

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Whether he advises global corporations, leads complex litigation, or supports community initiatives, Lindsey brings precision, sound judgment, and disciplined leadership to each engagement. He resolves complex challenges, fosters effective collaboration, and delivers results that matter to clients facing significant legal and business risk.