Steven M. O'Brien

Steven M. O'Brien

5.0
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 16 years

Business Lawyer at Stillwater, MN
Practice Areas: Business, Real Estate, Litigation, Estate Planning

901 S. Third Street, Suite 204, Stillwater, MN

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2017
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About Steven

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Business 50%

Choice of Entity; Closely Held Businesses; Corporate Law; Corporate Governance; Emerging Business; Family Business; Franchise and Distribution Law; Internet, Technology & E-Commerce; Mergers and Acquisitions; Nonprofit; Project Development and Finance; Tax Planning and Business Organization; Venture Capital and Emerging Companies

18 years

50%
Real Estate 25%

Boundary Disputes; Buying, Leasing and Selling Real Property; Commercial & Residential Leases; Deeds; Eminent Domain; Financing; Land Use & Development; Landlord/Tenant; Property Tax Appeals; Real Estate Litigation; Regulation of Real Estate Brokers/Agents; Registration of Title; Tax Issues Related to Real Property; Variances; Zoning Disputes

18 years

25%
Estate Planning 5%

Estate Planning & Estate Administration; Guardianships & Conservatorships; Health Care Directives; Living Wills; Powers of Attorney; Probate; Trusts; Wills

18 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 175-225 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 16 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 2009

Disbarred

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2017

Location

Law Office of Steven M. O'Brien

901 S. Third Street, Suite 204, Stillwater, MN, 55082

Law Offices of Steven M. O'Brien

901 S Third St #204, Po Box 14, Stillwater, MN, 55082

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Posted by anonymous | January 13, 2010 | Residential

Highly recommended real estate attorney

Steve assisted me with the purchase of my first home. He was extremely responsive and accessible throughout the entire process. Steve provided insight from start to finish to ensure that I was informed of the legal and financial aspects of purchasing my first home. I highly recommend Steve and will... definitely use his services in the future!

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Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2017.

Disbarment issued in MN, 2017

updated on 08/09/2017

This is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the Minnesota Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility to understand the reasons for this disbarment.

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Steven M. O'Brien

2007 - 2008

Vice President, Classique Eyewear, Inc.

2006 - 2007

Law Clerk, Law Office of Robert A. Waller, Jr.

2005 - 2005

Law Clerk, Eckberg, Lammers, Briggs, Wolff and Vierling PLLP

Associations

2010 - Present

Stillwater Lions Club

Member

2009 - Present

Stillwater Area Chamber of Commerce

Member & Ambassador

2009 - Present

Minnesota State Bar Association

Member; Real Estate, Business & Civil Litigation Sections

2009 - Present

Ramsey County Bar Association

2009 - Present

19th District Bar Association - Wash Cty

Member

2009 - Present

Legal Assistance of Washington County, Inc.

Volunteer Attorney

2009 - Present

IGNITE - Stillwater Young Professionals

Member

2003 - Present

American Bar Association

Member; Business, Real Estate & Solo/Small Firm Sections

2003 - 2006

San Diego County Bar Association

Member

Education

2006

California Western School of Law

Juris Doctor

2003

University of Saint Thomas

Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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