Dallin R. Wilson
Partner
Suite 3500
Boston, MA 02111
Dallin is a first-chair trial lawyer who represents businesses, manufacturers, real estate developers, and other stakeholders in high-stakes litigation. He advises clients through all phases of complex disputes, from pre-suit strategy and emergency injunctive proceedings to trial and appeal, with a focus on achieving business-oriented solutions while protecting long-term strategic interests.
Dallin is recognized for his...
Dallin is a first-chair trial lawyer who represents businesses, manufacturers, real estate developers, and other stakeholders in high-stakes litigation. He advises clients through all phases of complex disputes, from pre-suit strategy and emergency injunctive proceedings to trial and appeal, with a focus on achieving business-oriented solutions while protecting long-term strategic interests.
Dallin is recognized for his work in franchise, distribution, and dealer-network litigation in the automotive industry. He represents automotive manufacturers in disputes involving franchise relationships, dealer network operations, statutory and regulatory compliance, and related commercial issues. He is widely regarded for his knowledge of emerging legal and regulatory developments affecting vehicle-generated data, including right-to-repair and data access frameworks.
A substantial portion of Dallin's practice is also devoted to commercial real estate litigation. He represents developers, landlords, tenants, investors, and property owners in disputes arising from the acquisition, development, leasing, construction, and operation of commercial real estate assets. His experience includes complex commercial lease disputes, development-related litigation, construction and contract claims, business torts, and matters involving multimillion-dollar real estate projects. He frequently advises clients on litigation risk and dispute-avoidance strategies in connection with significant development and leasing transactions.
An experienced first-chair trial advocate, clients value Dallin for his strategic approach to litigation, practical business judgment, and ability to navigate complex disputes that carry significant operational, financial, and reputational consequences.
work in franchise, distribution, and dealer-network litigation in the automotive industry. He represents automotive manufacturers in disputes involving franchise relationships, dealer network operations, statutory and regulatory compliance, and related commercial issues. He is widely regarded for his knowledge of emerging legal and regulatory developments affecting vehicle-generated data, including right-to-repair and data access frameworks.
A substantial portion of Dallin's practice is also devoted to commercial real estate litigation. He represents developers, landlords, tenants, investors, and property owners in disputes arising from the acquisition, development, leasing, construction, and operation of commercial real estate assets. His experience includes complex commercial lease disputes, development-related litigation, construction and contract claims, business torts, and matters involving multimillion-dollar real estate projects. He frequently advises clients on litigation risk and dispute-avoidance strategies in connection with significant development and leasing transactions.
An experienced first-chair trial advocate, clients value Dallin for his strategic approach to litigation, practical business judgment, and ability to navigate complex disputes that carry significant operational, financial, and reputational consequences.
Experience
Previous Professional Experience
- Global law firm, Partner (2025–2026); Litigation Associate (2014-2025)
Representative Matters
Franchise & Distribution Litigation
- Represented manufacturer of commercial trucks in litigation brought by one of its dealers seeking to enjoin the termination of the dealership.
- Represented Australian distributor in litigation in federal court against Massachusetts-based manufacturer of medical devices, alleging bad-faith termination of distribution agreement.
- Advised multiple automobile manufacturers on compliance strategies concerning state right to repair legislation.
- Represented large international convenience store franchisor in litigation against franchisees in cases involving termination of franchise agreements, landlord-tenant disputes, and environmental litigation.
- Represented automobile manufacturers in disputes with dealers in cases involving dealer terminations, relocations, add points, and rights of first refusal.
- Represented captive finance company of major automobile manufacturer in dispute with dealer in case involving damaged grounded lease.
Real Estate Litigation
- Obtained summary judgment for real estate developer/buyer in breach of contract dispute involving claims that seller failed to adequately remediate hazardous materials from the property.
- Represented biotech startup in dispute with laboratory landlord over landlord’s early termination of lease and subsequent denial of access to tenant to remove valuable property.
- Defended owner of premier office building in Boston in dispute with tenant regarding alleged damage to tenant’s property resulting from roof leak.
- Represent world’s largest convenience store chain in real estate litigation nationally, including landlord/tenant disputes and disputes with abutters, contractors, and governmental entities.
- Defended managed services provider in commercial lease dispute involving early termination of data center lease.
- Represented regional bank in quiet title action brought by municipality alleging that bank had previously donated a portion of property to municipality.
Trade Secret & Employee Mobility
- Obtained jury verdict in excess of $1 million in the Massachusetts Superior Court on behalf of biotech company on claims involving breach of an employee nonsolicitation agreement and employee’s claims regarding failure to make severance payments.
- Obtained reversal of trial court order from the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court on a matter of first impression concerning the Massachusetts Noncompetition Agreement Act.
- Successfully defended claims against former human resources executive in Delaware Chancery Court brought by former employer alleging violation of noncompetition agreement.
Publications
- Judge’s Rebuke of Mass. AG Has Lessons For All Attorneys, Co-Author (May 12, 2021)
Education
- Northeastern University School of Law, JD
- Occidental College, BA
Admissions
- Massachusetts
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts
Practice Areas
Previous Professional Experience
- Global law firm, Partner (2025–2026); Litigation Associate (2014-2025)
Representative Matters
Franchise & Distribution Litigation
- Represented manufacturer of commercial trucks in litigation brought by one of its dealers seeking to enjoin the termination of the dealership.
- Represented Australian distributor in litigation in federal court against Massachusetts-based manufacturer of medical devices, alleging bad-faith termination of distribution agreement.
- Advised multiple automobile manufacturers on compliance strategies concerning state right to repair legislation.
- Represented large international convenience store franchisor in litigation against franchisees in cases involving termination of franchise agreements, landlord-tenant disputes, and environmental litigation.
- Represented automobile manufacturers in disputes with dealers in cases involving dealer terminations, relocations, add points, and rights of first refusal.
- Represented captive finance company of major automobile manufacturer in dispute with dealer in case involving damaged grounded lease.
Real Estate Litigation
- Obtained summary judgment for real estate developer/buyer in breach of contract dispute involving claims that seller failed to adequately remediate hazardous materials from the property.
- Represented biotech startup in dispute with laboratory landlord over landlord’s early termination of lease and subsequent denial of access to tenant to remove valuable property.
- Defended owner of premier office building in Boston in dispute with tenant regarding alleged damage to tenant’s property resulting from roof leak.
- Represent world’s largest convenience store chain in real estate litigation nationally, including landlord/tenant disputes and disputes with abutters, contractors, and governmental entities.
- Defended managed services provider in commercial lease dispute involving early termination of data center lease.
- Represented regional bank in quiet title action brought by municipality alleging that bank had previously donated a portion of property to municipality.
Trade Secret & Employee Mobility
- Obtained jury verdict in excess of $1 million in the Massachusetts Superior Court on behalf of biotech company on claims involving breach of an employee nonsolicitation agreement and employee’s claims regarding failure to make severance payments.
- Obtained reversal of trial court order from the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court on a matter of first impression concerning the Massachusetts Noncompetition Agreement Act.
- Successfully defended claims against former human resources executive in Delaware Chancery Court brought by former employer alleging violation of noncompetition agreement.
Publications
- Judge’s Rebuke of Mass. AG Has Lessons For All Attorneys, Co-Author (May 12, 2021)
Media
Recognitions
- Recognized as a "Ones to Watch" lawyer by Best Lawyers in America for Commercial Litigation (2024, 2026)
Community
- Weston, Massachusetts Little League & Softball Board of Directors
Dallin is a first-chair trial lawyer who represents businesses, manufacturers, real estate developers, and other stakeholders in high-stakes litigation. He advises clients through all phases of complex disputes, from pre-suit strategy and emergency injunctive proceedings to trial and appeal, with a focus on achieving business-oriented solutions while protecting long-term strategic interests.
Dallin is recognized for his... work in franchise, distribution, and dealer-network litigation in the automotive industry. He represents automotive manufacturers in disputes involving franchise relationships, dealer network operations, statutory and regulatory compliance, and related commercial issues. He is widely regarded for his knowledge of emerging legal and regulatory developments affecting vehicle-generated data, including right-to-repair and data access frameworks.
A substantial portion of Dallin's practice is also devoted to commercial real estate litigation. He represents developers, landlords, tenants, investors, and property owners in disputes arising from the acquisition, development, leasing, construction, and operation of commercial real estate assets. His experience includes complex commercial lease disputes, development-related litigation, construction and contract claims, business torts, and matters involving multimillion-dollar real estate projects. He frequently advises clients on litigation risk and dispute-avoidance strategies in connection with significant development and leasing transactions.
An experienced first-chair trial advocate, clients value Dallin for his strategic approach to litigation, practical business judgment, and ability to navigate complex disputes that carry significant operational, financial, and reputational consequences.
Experience
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.Previous Professional Experience
- Global law firm, Partner (2025–2026); Litigation Associate (2014-2025)
Representative Matters
Franchise & Distribution Litigation
- Represented manufacturer of commercial trucks in litigation brought by one of its dealers seeking to enjoin the termination of the dealership.
- Represented Australian distributor in litigation in federal court against Massachusetts-based manufacturer of medical devices, alleging bad-faith termination of distribution agreement.
- Advised multiple automobile manufacturers on compliance strategies concerning state right to repair legislation.
- Represented large international convenience store franchisor in litigation against franchisees in cases involving termination of franchise agreements, landlord-tenant disputes, and environmental litigation.
- Represented automobile manufacturers in disputes with dealers in cases involving dealer terminations, relocations, add points, and rights of first refusal.
- Represented captive finance company of major automobile manufacturer in dispute with dealer in case involving damaged grounded lease.
Real Estate Litigation
- Obtained summary judgment for real estate developer/buyer in breach of contract dispute involving claims that seller failed to adequately remediate hazardous materials from the property.
- Represented biotech startup in dispute with laboratory landlord over landlord’s early termination of lease and subsequent denial of access to tenant to remove valuable property.
- Defended owner of premier office building in Boston in dispute with tenant regarding alleged damage to tenant’s property resulting from roof leak.
- Represent world’s largest convenience store chain in real estate litigation nationally, including landlord/tenant disputes and disputes with abutters, contractors, and governmental entities.
- Defended managed services provider in commercial lease dispute involving early termination of data center lease.
- Represented regional bank in quiet title action brought by municipality alleging that bank had previously donated a portion of property to municipality.
Trade Secret & Employee Mobility
- Obtained jury verdict in excess of $1 million in the Massachusetts Superior Court on behalf of biotech company on claims involving breach of an employee nonsolicitation agreement and employee’s claims regarding failure to make severance payments.
- Obtained reversal of trial court order from the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court on a matter of first impression concerning the Massachusetts Noncompetition Agreement Act.
- Successfully defended claims against former human resources executive in Delaware Chancery Court brought by former employer alleging violation of noncompetition agreement.
Publications
- Judge’s Rebuke of Mass. AG Has Lessons For All Attorneys, Co-Author (May 12, 2021)
Education
- Northeastern University School of Law, JD
- Occidental College, BA
Admissions
- Massachusetts
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts
Practice Areas
- Commercial Litigation & Business Torts
- Franchise & Distribution - Litigation
- Trade Secrets & Employee Mobility
- Antitrust
Industries
- Recognized as a "Ones to Watch" lawyer by Best Lawyers in America for Commercial Litigation (2024, 2026)
- Weston, Massachusetts Little League & Softball Board of Directors
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