Dustin Linden

Dustin is a seasoned commercial and business litigator with over a dozen years of experience. He focuses on corporate governance, fiduciary duty claims, disgruntled owner and investor issues, unfair competition, fraud, contract disputes, and real estate matters. Dustin also defends clients against consumer finance class actions and mass arbitrations.

Dustin is a trusted advocate across industries with a successful track record representing public and private companies, government entities, and individuals in federal and state courts throughout the United States. 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.

Guiding clients through all stages of litigation, from pre-trial motions through discovery and trial, Dustin balances aggressive advocacy with strategic negotiation to achieve the best possible outcome, efficiently considering both legal and business needs. He is known for his dedication, meticulous attention to detail, and creative problem-solving, and possesses a deep understanding of California's procedural requirements to help clients anticipate and avoid litigation pitfalls.

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