Steve Ness

Business Mediator

Mediator & Attorney · Minnesota Bar

Steven Ness earned his undergraduate degree from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, and his Juris Doctorate at William Mitchell College of Law. For more than twenty-five years the primary focus of Steve’s practice has been business planning and serving as general counsel for many closely held businesses. Steven also has extensive litigation experience ranging from complex cases involving intellectual property issues, licensing, sales representatives, breach of contract, unfair competition and negligent trust administration to defending and prosecuting large and small disputes between business owners. Steve is also an experienced estate planner and has represented financial institution trust departments. He has a wide range of experience in the merger, sale or acquisition of businesses, business succession, exit strategies and real estate.