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Professional Background:Steve began his legal career in Fairmont, Minnesota, where he was an associate at Erickson, Zierke, Kuderer & Madsen from 1993-1996. While in Fairmont, Steve practiced Insurance Defense and General Litigation before moving to the Brainerd Lakes area. In 1996 Steve began working with James Gammello in Pequot Lakes, practicing in the areas of Criminal Prosecution, Family Law, Municipal Law, Real Estate and General Civil Litigation. Jim and Steve moved their practice to Baxter in 2003. Steve has been actively involved in litigation for over 15 years having prepared and presented cases to judges, both at the trial court level and the appellate level, and juries and arbitrators in matters involving commercial contracts, property owner contractor disputes, real estate litigation involving boundary disputes, easements, property purchase and sale, automobile accidents, and family law issues involving divorce, child custody and support. Steve is a former prosecutor for the cities of Pequot Lakes, Crosslake and Crosby, Minnesota, and provided Public Defender services in Martin County, Minnesota. Steve is also currently involved in the representation of area municipalities such as the cities of Lake Shore and Emily, Minnesota, as well as several area townships, and previously provided legal services to several other local municipalities. Steve’s representation of municipal clients includes providing services in all aspects of local governments such as planning and zoning, personnel matters, real estate and general advice to councils and boards. Steve is also well versed in and provides advice and services in Estate Planning and Probate.. Community Involvement:Steve has been actively involved with several community organizations, including the Crow Wing/Aitkin County Bar Association (Past President), the Martin County Bar Association (Past President), the Pequot Lakes Chamber of Commerce (Past Board Member and Treasurer), the Jaycees, Mock Trial Coach and Judge, and has been involved with several local non-profit organizations.

I am a Real Property Law Specialist and one of fewer than five hundred attorneys in the State of Minnesota with that designation.  I am also a member of the Title Standards Committee of the Real Property Section of the Minnesota State Bar Association.  My practice includes a wide variety of legal matters and practice areas.. As a Real Property Law Specialist, I have been involved in almost every conceivable real estate transaction. I routinely represent lenders, credit unions and banks as well as real estate companies and individuals.  I have a broad range of commercial property experience and routinely advise clients on real estate development, corporate real estate management and planning, landlord and tenant law, secured lending, investment acquisitions, title and survey review, IRC 1031 exchanges, common interest communities, creative debt financing, representation in zoning matters, conditional use permits, variances and zoning amendments.  I also have broad experience in Corporate Law, Partnerships and Limited Liability Companies (LLC) and Business Law.. My Corporate, Partnership, and LLC practice is diverse, and includes forming and financing and business entities, counseling clients on operational matters, and preparing contracts and related documents, mergers, acquisitions, and general business entity advice.  I have extensive experience in Municipal Law, and have represented numerous local municipalities, including the Cities of Nisswa, Crosslake, Crosby, Hackensack, Pequot Lakes, and Breezy Point.  I also work with Townships and municipal development authorities.  In addition, I have extensive experience in Estate Planning and Business Succession Planning, and Elder Law, including counseling and the preparation of trusts, wills, powers of attorney, health care directives, and all related transactional documents and Probate and Guardianship Practice.. Throughout my career I have been an avid volunteer seeking to better the community.  I have served as Director of the Cross Lake Chamber of Commerce, Director of the Lakes Area Chaplaincy, City Councilman in the City of Nisswa, Board Member and President of Minnesota Christian Broadcasters, Inc., Elder at the Nisswa Community Church, Chairman of the Nisswa Planning and Zoning Board, and Member of the Brainerd Kiwanis Club.

Experienced R attorney serving clients in Baxter and surrounding areas.

Experienced R attorney serving clients in Baxter and surrounding areas.