Dawn L. Gagne

Dawn joined Rajkowski Hansmeier Ltd. in July of 2023. Dawn's practice focuses on the defense of personal injury and property claims, including construction and design defect claims and resulting damage, claims arising from plumbing or HVAC design and construction, and involving structural design and related damage. She has handled several complex cases and has defended architect and engineer professional liability claims. She is particularly knowledgeable about design and construction claims involving earthwork, soil engineering, foundations and underground utilities. Dawn has also handled many first party coverage and property damage claims, including property damage appraisals.

Dawn combines first-hand industry knowledge and legal experience to aptly counsel her clients through litigated matters, arbitration and mediation. In addition to over 25 years in private practice, she served as general counsel for a regional contractor for 11 years where her practice focused on matters involving contracts, subcontract indemnity and defense claims, environmental issues, general corporate, acquisitions and divestitures, real estate, mechanics lien claims, workers' compensation and insurance coverage.