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David M. Dineen
Associate
Boston
David Dineen's commercial litigation practice emphasizes complex matters involving accountants' professional liability, securities and construction disputes. He has defended accounting clients against allegations of fraud, breach of fiduciary duty and civil RICO claims, and also assists public authorities in a variety of construction-related disputes. David's pro bono experience includes obtaining and enforcing restraining orders on behalf of domestic violence victims, representing public housing tenants in housing disputes, and helping individuals seek political asylum. Before joining the firm he interned at the United States Attorney's Office, District of Massachusetts, in the Major Crimes Division. Bars and Court Admissions
Massachusetts
U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts
Representative Experience
The following is a brief summary of David's experience and accomplishments:
Successfully represented at a four-week jury trial a Big Four accounting firm and its engagement partners against allegations of fraud, breach of fiduciary duty and civil RICO. In a case arising from the bankruptcy of a multi-billion public company, plaintiff-investors claimed that the company's financial statements were materially mistated with regard to complex issues of purchase accounting, and revenue recognition and reserves relating to government payors. After a four-week jury trial in which plaintiffs had sought in excess of $400 million; the jury returned verdict exonerating the firm and its partners of fraud, breach of fiduciary duty and civil RICO, and awarding only a small fraction (less than 10%) of the amount demanded by plaintiffs in settlement on the remaining negligence-based claim
professional / civic involvement
American Bar Association
Boston Bar Association.
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