Dustin Linden

Dustin Linden advises businesses on regulatory, litigation, and reputational risks arising from consumer-facing products, advertising practices, pricing transparency, customer communications, and evolving legal requirements. He regularly counsels companies on consumer-protection compliance, fee disclosure obligations, unfair competition laws, and risk mitigation strategies, while also representing clients in complex commercial litigation, consumer class actions, and mass arbitrations. Dustin is highly knowledgeable in pricing comparison laws across the country and plays a leading role in advising clients on compliance with new pricing transparency and fee disclosure requirements.

Dustin serves as a trusted advisor to public and private companies, helping legal, compliance, and business stakeholders navigate regulatory developments and manage legal risk in a practical, business-focused manner. His clients include national banks, insurance companies, venture capital firms, technology startups, automotive lenders, commercial tenants, restaurant groups, maritime companies, a school district, and consumer product distributors. He also represents clients in state and federal courts throughout the United States in matters involving consumer protection, contract disputes, unfair competition, fiduciary duty claims, fraud allegations, corporate governance issues, and other complex business disputes.

Drawing on extensive litigation experience, Dustin helps clients identify and address legal risks before they become disputes. He monitors and analyzes evolving statutory, regulatory, and enforcement developments and translates legal requirements into practical guidance for business stakeholders. When litigation arises, Dustin guides clients through all stages of the process, from pre-trial motions through discovery, arbitration, and trial. He balances strategic advocacy with practical business considerations to achieve efficient and effective outcomes.

Dustin is known for his responsiveness, attention to detail, and ability to provide pragmatic solutions to complex legal and business challenges. His combination of regulatory counseling and litigation experience enables him to advise clients both proactively and defensively, helping them reduce risk while supporting business objectives. He also possesses a deep understanding of California procedural requirements and regularly helps clients anticipate and avoid litigation pitfalls.

Additionally, Dustin has a long history of pro bono service, from supporting impactful community projects to litigating constitutional issues. He continues this commitment at DLA Piper through active participation in the firm's pro bono program.