Minneapolis, Minnesota
Service Areas:
Education:
- William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., 2010
- University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire, Bachelor of Business Administration, 2006
Admissions:
- Minnesota Supreme Court
- Wisconsin Supreme Court
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin
David L. Sienko represents landowners and businesses in eminent domain, real estate litigation, and complex civil disputes. He focuses on matters that involve property valuation, utilities, agricultural operations, hydrology issues, and the determination of economic damages. David approaches every matter with a practical, results-oriented mindset, helping clients manage risk and achieve effective resolutions from administrative hearings to court proceedings.
David’s practice includes eminent domain and condemnation actions for commercial landlords, tenants, industrial property owners, convenience stores, and agricultural businesses. He also represents clients in general business litigation and serves as a Special Master in civil litigation matters. He regularly litigates in Minnesota District Court, before the Office of Administrative Hearings, and at Condemnation Commissioners hearings.
Earlier in his career, he served as a law clerk to the Honorable Judge Harrington, gaining firsthand insight into judicial decision-making and courtroom advocacy.
Affiliations
- Minnesota Eminent Domain Institute
- Minnesota Society of Professional Surveyors
- National Association of Forensic Economics
- Minnesota State Bar Association
- Wisconsin State Bar Association
- Dakota County Bar Association
- First Judicial District Ethics Committee, Investigator
Experience
- Eminent domain and condemnation proceedings for landowners and businesses
- Real estate litigation involving commercial, industrial, and agricultural property
- Civil litigation with a focus on utilities, hydrology, and economic damages
- Proceedings in District Court, the Office of Administrative Hearings, and Condemnation Commissioners hearings
- Special Master appointments in civil litigation
Volunteer & Pro Bono Activities
- Board of Directors & Committee Member, Kinnickinnic River Land Trust
- Board of Directors, Kinnic Falls Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services
- River Falls Lions