David C. Hutchinson

Of Counsel / Saint Paul

  • Direct: (651) 291-6453
  • Office: (651) 291-1177

Career Overview

Dave has been part of Geraghty, O’Loughlin & Kenney since 1977. He has been instrumental in building a thriving practice as well as becoming a renowned medical malpractice defense litigator. Dave has served as lead trial counsel in over 80 jury trials. He retired and became Of Counsel at the firm in 2025.

Education

  • William Mitchell College of Law (Saint Paul, Minnesota) - J.D., 1975
  • Morningside College (Sioux City, Iowa) - B.S., 1971

Board Certifications

  • Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy (1991 to Present)

Published Works

  • CIV JIG 91.40, A Misguided Jury Guide, Minnesota Defense, Winter 2001
  • When is the Beginning of the End? Applying the Statute of Limitations to Medical Malpractice Claims, Minnesota Defense, Spring 1990

Professional Affiliations

  • Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers (2001-2021)
  • Advocate, American Board of Trial Advocates (2006-Present)
  • National Board of Directors (2020-Present)
  • Minnesota Chapter, Executive Committee (2013-2025)
  • Secretary (2016)
  • Treasurer (2017)
  • Vice President (2018)
  • President (2019)
  • Civics Education Committee (2021-Present)
  • Second District Ethics Committee (2008-2014)
  • Memorials Committee (2019-present)
  • ABOTA Foundation, Board of Trustees (2025)
  • American Bar Association (1976-2022)
  • Minnesota State Bar Association (1975-2022)
  • Ramsey County Bar Association (1975-Present)
  • State Bar of Wisconsin (1988-2025)
  • Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association (1975-Present)
  • Board of Directors (1988-1994)
  • Defense Research Institute – (1976-2021)
  • Member, Douglas K. Amdahl Inn of Court (1997-1999)
  • Board of Directors, Creative Dispute Resolution (1995-1999)
  • Board of Directors, Minnesota Society of Hospital Attorneys (1988-1993)
  • Minnesota Super Lawyers
  • Best Trial Lawyers in America (since 1995)

Community Organizations

  • Board of Directors, Civics That Stick, Inc. (2026-present)
  • Member, YMCA Center For Youth Voice Community Council (2023-present)

Practice Areas

Bar Admissions

  • Minnesota (1975-Present)
  • Wisconsin (1988-2025)
  • U.S. Federal Court (1976-Present)