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Bartley Steven Messick
also known as B. Steven Messick, Steven Messick
About Bartley
Biography
Steven is a top-rated attorney serving clients across the State of Minnesota for more than ten years. He is an experienced litigator, counselor, and mediator, who finds practical solutions for difficult problems faced by his clients. Steven advocates for clients in probate and civil litigation cases, including related matters such as trust and estate litigation, construction and business disputes, guardianship and conservatorship implementation and actions involving real property. Steven also serves as a mediator in family, probate, and civil disputes.
Steven is a former Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Judge Thomas M. Neuville (Rice County - Retired). He is a member of the Board of Trustees for Mitchell Hamline School of Law. Prior to practicing law, Steven served as an assistant to a U.S. Congressman, and later, held various advisory positions for State and Federal candidates and Officeholders. Steven has been recognized as a Rising Star in 2019 and 2020, and a Super Lawyer since 2021.
Steven resides in Woodbury, Minnesota with his wife and three young children.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Litigation
20%
13 years
Trusts
20%
Appeals
10%
Estate Planning
10%
Fees and Rates
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in North Dakota for 16 years
State: North Dakota
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Licensed in Minnesota for 17 years
State: Minnesota
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
Online Presence
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Posted by anonymous | June 01, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Dismissive, defensive, and unwilling to take accountability
When serious concerns were raised about his firm’s handling of my uncle’s divorce case—including missed deadlines, lack of communication, and excessive billing—Steve refused to meaningfully engage. Instead of addressing the facts, he deflected, minimized, and stood by clearly substandard representati...
Bartley Steven Messick's Lawyer Endorsements
Kevin Sieben
Criminal defense lawyer
Samuel Edmunds
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Experience
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Associate Attorney, J. Scott Braden, P.A.
2010 - 2012
Law Clerk to the Honorable Judge Thomas M. Neuville, Third Judicial District Of Minnesota
2009 - 2010
Associate Attorney, Construction Law Firm
2007 - 2009
Law Clerk, Construction Law Firm
Education
2008
Hamline University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
Hamline University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2008
Hamline Journal of Public Law and Policy
AIA Standard Contract Documents: A Positive Step Towards Fair, Transparent, and Collaborative Resolution of Disputes on Construction Projects
Languages
English