Steven Nelson

Nelson and Barnhart, LLC

Steven Nelson

Nelson and Barnhart, LLC

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Firm Summary

I was born and raised in International Falls Minnesota where I returned to establish a private practice of law in 1974. I have practiced continuously since that date in areas of Civil Litigation, Personal Injury and Criminal Defense. My practice has been regional, frequently appearing before State and Federal Courts throughout the State. I have also appeared in Federal Courts in North Dakota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois and Indiana.

Education

Bethel College, St. Paul, Minnesota, BA – Major: Communication and Debate

University of Minnesota Law School, J.D. 1972; Minnesota Law Review (vol. 55 and 56); Admissions Committee 1970-71.

Professional

Admitted to practice law, State of Minnesota, 1972. Admitted to practice before Federal District Court 1973, U.S. Court of Claims 1987, 8th Circuit Court of Appeals 1988. Member, National Counsel of United States Magistrates 1977 – 1979.

Legal Employment

Clerked under the guidance of Doug Thomson, of Thomson, Wilde, & Nordby; known criminal Defense attorney practicing in St. Paul, MN

1972 – 1974 Barnett, Ratelle and Hennessey (now Moss and Barnett), Minneapolis, MN; practiced in areas of Personal Injury and Family Law

1974 – 1981 Sole Proprietor, General Practice. Primarily Personal Injury and Contract Litigation

1981 – 1988 Senior S/H in a firm practicing under the name and style of Nelson, Larsen and Bowman, Ltd., General Trial

1989 – Specialized practice as Sole Proprietor, practicing limited to Civil Litigation, Criminal Defense and Family Law