Steven Paul Wieland

We hired Steve Wieland in January 2020. After reading attorney Steven Wieland’s bio, where he proclaims; “Winning at trial in a real-estate easement dispute involving a large lakefront commercial-development property in Northern Idaho” Well, we just had to respond! The Trust originally filed a lawsu...it against two entities in Kootenai County Idaho, regarding an easement issue, illegal timber trespass, trespass, and other issues in October 2018, after sustaining millions of dollars in damages to their 120-year-old farmland, which included defendants building an illegal road on their property, and cutting down approximately seventy (70) one hundred (100) plus foot tall trees that can never be replaced. We reached out to Steve Wieland in January 2020, after our first attorney quit prior to Trial (Scheduled for early March 2020), wherein Steve proclaimed that he was an “Expert on land issues, especially easements, and was an experienced trial attorney.” In Steve’s first three weeks, Steve charged the Trust approximately $18,000.00 primarily for reading through the case notes we had provided. Steve also charged the Trust absurd fees to research how he would represent the Trust, even though he had originally stated that he was an “Expert” on the issues being litigated. Steve later jokingly stated that he didn’t think the Trust would pay him that much…REALLY…what choice did the Trust have! We were desperate and it was too late to find anyone else and Steve took advantage of this fact. The next couple of weeks, Steve charged even more outrageous charges for “…reviewing the case and strategy on how to win” instead of getting discovery completed, finding experts, preparing for a continuance, etc… At the first hearing Steve was unprepared and failed to procure a continuance for trial. The Trust desperately needed to disclose expert witnesses in order to win their damages. Steve failed to obtain any experts and failed to disclose the ones we had procured on behalf of the Trust, even though the judge allowed him time to submit them. The attorney who drafted the Trust original easement even met with Steve prior to trial to provide ideas on trial strategy regarding the illegitimate amended easement document (presented by defendants) in question as it was obvious that said amended easement had been manipulated and changed from its original format. Steve missed the opportunity to utilize “Failure of the Meeting of Minds” as one example to rid said bogus amended easement. The Trust was unable to secure a large damage amount at Trial as NO EXPERTS were retained to prove the loss in damages to their property. Steve had attempted to utilize his wife, Jaren, and even brought her with him for a vacation (at the Trust expense) in beautiful North Idaho where the two of them spent a great deal of time in the local pubs instead of adequately preparing for trial! Steve later charged the Trust approximately $30,000.00 plus in attorney fees on behalf of his wife who did absolutely NOTHING! During trial, Steve did not properly cross defendants witness, Sandy Young aka VERDIS, who the Trust believed had forged the amended easement document that was being disputed. The Trust was not awarded the million plus in damages to their property and only received the minimal amount of $50 dollars from the judge because Steve had never procured any expert witnesses to testify at Trial as to the extent of damages! Steve eventually sought almost $200,000.00 in attorney fees and costs for doing very little paperwork, and absolutely nothing to help the case! We hired another attorney to appeal. The Trust eventually pursued legal malpractice against Steve Wieland So, before you consider hiring Steve Wieland, make sure you have him put everything in writing and that he actually knows the subject matter you need legal assistance with!

After reading attorney Steven Wieland’s bio, where he proclaims; “Winning at trial in a real-estate easement dispute involving a large lakefront commercial-development property in Northern Idaho” Well, I (the Trust manager) just had to respond! "The Trust" originally filed a lawsuit against two enti...ties in Kootenai County Idaho, regarding an easement issue, illegal timber trespass, trespass, and other issues in October 2018, after sustaining millions of dollars in damages to their 120-year-old farmland, which included defendants building an illegal road on their property, and cutting down approximately seventy (70) one hundred (100) plus foot tall trees that can never be replaced. I reached out to Steve Wieland in January 2020, after our first attorney quit prior to Trial (Scheduled for early March 2020), wherein Steve proclaimed that he was an “Expert on land issues, especially easements, and was an experienced trial attorney.” In Steve’s first three weeks, Steve charged the Trust approximately $18,000.00 primarily for reading through the case notes I had provided. Steve also charged the Trust ridiculous fees to research how he would represent the Trust, even though he had stated that he was an “Expert” on the issues being litigated. Steve later jokingly stated that he didn’t think the Trust would pay him that much…REALLY…what choice did the Trust have! They were desperate and it was too late to find anyone else and Steve took advantage of this fact. The next couple of weeks, Steve charged even more outrageous charges for “…reviewing the case and strategy on how to win” instead of getting discovery completed, finding experts, preparing for a continuance, etc… At the first hearing Steve was unprepared and failed to procure a continuance for trial. The Trust desperately needed to disclose expert witnesses in order to win their damages. Steve failed to obtain any experts and failed to disclose the ones I had procured on behalf of the Trust, even though the judge allowed him time to submit them. The attorney who drafted the Trust original easement even met with Steve prior to trial to provide ideas on trial strategy regarding the illegitimate amended easement document (presented by defendants) in question as it was obvious that said amended easement had been manipulated and changed from its original format. Steve missed the opportunity to utilize “Failure of the Meeting of Minds” as one example to rid said bogus amended easement. The Trust was unable to secure a large damage amount at Trial as NO EXPERTS were retained to prove the loss in damages to their property. Steve had attempted to utilize his wife, Jaren, and even brought her with him for a vacation (at the Trust expense) in beautiful North Idaho where the two of them spent a great deal of time in the local pubs instead of adequately preparing for trial! Steve later charged the Trust approximately $30,000.00 plus in attorney fees on behalf of his wife who did absolutely NOTHING! During trial, Steve did not properly cross defendants witness, Sandy Young aka VERDIS, who the Trust believed had forged the amended easement document that was being disputed. The Trust was not awarded the million plus in damages to their property and only received the minimal amount of $50 dollars from the judge because Steve had never procured any expert witnesses to testify at Trial as to the extent of damages! Steve eventually sought almost $200,000.00 in attorney fees and costs for doing very little paperwork, and absolutely nothing to help the case! We hired another attorney to appeal. A monkey in a suit could have won the case with the overwhelming evidence I had provided to Steve to ensure a win! It was a no-brainer! The Trust eventually pursued legal malpractice against Steve Wieland So, before you consider hiring Steve Wieland make sure you have him put everything in writing and that he actually knows the subject matter you need legal assistance with!

Justia Lawyers list the attorneys that offer "FREE CONSULTS" in Boise. I called Mooney Wieland Warren PLLC | Boise ID to speak with Steven Wieland, but was directed, by Rachel, to his paralegal Cori. Cori was kind and listened , but STEVEN WIELAND could NOT BE BOTHERED TO speak to me. He had Cor...i phone back to politely say in so many words that, 'he couldn't be bothered with my questions or case'. So NO "FREE CONSULTS" as he advertised.

Steve Wieland and his firm, Mooney Wieland, represented me in a matter starting in 2015 and finishing in December 2018. I am a professional and run a small business. The matter regarded a big business refusing to pay for an emergency service already rendered, which could not be repossessed, and wit...h an excellent outcome. The law specifically stated that we were on sound legal grounds, but it is very difficult and time consuming to get someone to actually write a check. When they will not, there is no other legal recourse but to sue. In this case, Steve Wieland and others from his firm were on top of the matter throughout the entire process, and he clearly bested a senior attorney from one of Boise's bigger firms who represented the billion dollar corporation. He anticipated legal moves and obscure legal and procedural arguments from the other side, and was ready to counter these arguments with rationale that completely debunked them. The case went to trial, and the verdict was a complete victory. The corporation had the right to appeal, but after a year an a half chose not to because they were sure they would lose. All in all, I am not a big fan of the legal process, but it was fun punching an 800 pound gorilla in the nose. Steve's fees were very reasonable, especially considering the amount of work that went into this case over a two and a half year timeline. In short I would recommend Steve Wieland and the firm Mooney Wieland very highly for similar matters.

Steve Wieland is a blessing to me, particularly to my peace of mind. He took over an Appeal with only 10 days notice. His Brief and accompanying documentation was at least 31 times longer than my previous attorney's. He immediately went to work, putting all his focus on it. He worked late nights ...and the weekend. He was very realistic about what he thought we could or could not achieve - but the resultant decision was beyond my expectations and way way beyond any previous experience with attorneys. I would highly recommend him for his warmth, attention to detail, and excellent listening skills. He's the right guy to have on your side.