David J.S. Madgett
Democratic-Farmer-Labor · MN
David J.S. Madgett is a Minneapolis attorney and founder of Madgett Law. He previously served as a U.S. Air Force judge advocate, base chief of justice, and special prosecutor in the Special Victims Unit, and his civilian practice focuses on consumer and civil litigation.
Track record
Data Privacy
· 1 record
Represented Melissa Wanna in an appeal alleging that Lexis entities were responsible for personal-data uses by MyLife; the Eighth Circuit affirmed dismissal of the federal claims and dismissal without prejudice of the state claims.
July 10, 2025For
Source: ecf.ca8.uscourts.gov · researched July 12, 2026
Corporate Accountability
· 1 record
Represented Madgett Law in litigation alleging fraud and Minnesota Consumer Protection Act violations by litigation-finance companies; the federal district court granted the firm's motion to compel in part.
February 26, 2024For
Source: govinfo.gov · researched July 12, 2026
General
· 3 records
Joined his law firm as a plaintiff in a federal fraud case against Pravati Capital and related defendants; the docket showed the case pending with a jurisdictional dismissal motion as of April 2026.
March 2, 2026
Source: dockets.justia.com · researched July 12, 2026
Represented Orono Oaks Volunteer Road Association in an appeal over dismissal of roadway-repair claims; the Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal.
August 11, 2025
Source: mn.gov · researched July 12, 2026
Former clients asked a federal court to require him and his firm to distribute settlement funds and remove liens; the court denied the request without prejudice and stated that any contract, malpractice, or misrepresentation claims would require a separate proceeding.
July 9, 2018
Source: govinfo.gov · researched July 12, 2026
Elections
- Attorney General · August 11, 2026 · Minnesota
Profile last researched July 12, 2026.