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Licensed in North Dakota for 11 years
State: North Dakota
Acquired: 2015
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Licensed in Minnesota for 39 years
State: Minnesota
Acquired: 1986
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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Construction & Development
Posted by Lance | November 22, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Construction & Development
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Steve has worked on several legal items relating to our construction business. He has done a great job at advising us and getting items resolved.
Posted by John | November 18, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Construction & Development
Construction law, very knowledgeable and responsive!
Steve, Provided very good direction and documents as we engaged the services of subcontractors. Steve made us aware of our rights as well as our exposure in general contracting our building project ourselves. When we were unclear of an item or items Steve took the time to help us understand and prov...
Posted by Derek | November 18, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Construction & Development
Professional
Mr. Melcher has represented my business for eight years now and has provided my with exceptional legal services. I would highly recommend him for legal services in the construction industry.
Posted by anonymous | November 18, 2015 | Construction & Development
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We are General Contractors working primarily in heavy industrial and municipal water/wastewater treatment plant construction. Steve has provided legal services to our firm for over 15 years. Steve has done an excellent job providing legal advice on all types of contractual issues or concerns. He has ...
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"I have litigated against and been an ADR provider for Steve in numerous cases. I have found Steve to be civil, professional and a superb advocate for his clients. In particular, I would highly recommend Steve for any litigation involving construction or general commercial disputes."
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Experience
Honors
2014
North Star Lawyer, Minnesota State Bar Association
2012
Construction Document Technology Certificate, Construction Specifications Institute
1995
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Chief Manager, Melcher Law Office, PLLC
1988 - 2014
Shareholder, Fabyanske, Westra, Hart & Thomson, PA
1986 - 1988
Law Clerk, Hon. Edward J. Devitt, U.S. District Court Minnesota
Associations
1997 - Present
Minnesota State Bar Association, Construction Law Section, Legislative CommitteeMember
1996 - Present
American Bar Association, Forum on the Construction IndustryMember
1996 - Present
American Bar Association, Public Contract Law SectionMember
1990 - Present
Minnesota Utility Contractors AssociationMember
1988 - Present
Dakota County Bar AssociationMember
1988 - Present
Minnesota State Bar Association, Construction Law SectionMember
2007 - 2013
CSJ Ministries FoundationBoard of Directors
1996 - 2004
Minnesota Utility Contractors Association, Legislative CommitteeMember
1992 - 2001
Minnesota Utility Contractors AssociationBoard of Directors
Education
2012
Construction Specifications Institute
Construction Documents Technologist
1986
William Mitchell College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor, Cum Laude
1980
St John's University
BS - Bachelor of Science, Summa Cum Laude
Speaking Engagements
2013
MUCA Annual Business Seminar
Payments – How to Get Paid and Avoid Payment Problems
2010
MSCPA Annual Business Seminar
Construction Claims Litigation
2009
MUCA Annual Business Seminar
Contractors’ Rights & Remedies
2009
CST Course
A201-2007 Review
2007
Minnesota Utility Contractors Association Annual Meeting
Contractors’ Rights & Remedies
2002
Claim Prevention for Design Professionals in Minnesota: How to be Part of the Solution, Not the Problem
The Design Professional and the Owner: Looking at Non-Profits as an Example
1999
Mechanic’s Liens & Payment Bonds
Foreclosing Mechanic’s Liens and Suing Out Payment Bond Claims
1999
Commercial Real Estate Transactions III
The Construction Process
1997
MUCA Annual Business Seminar
Construction Claims: From Recognition to Recovery
1997
MEA Annual Business Seminar
Tools for Collecting Payment–Contract Terms, Mechanic’s Liens & Payment Bond Claims
1996
MSPE Monthly Business Meeting
Limiting Your Liability as a Design Professional
1996
Minnesota Construction Law Seminar
Encouraging Prompt Payment
1996
CPR Montly Business Meeting
Owners’ Time-Related Rights & Liabilities
1995
MUCA Annual Business Seminar
Collecting Payment–The Other Half of the Job
1995
MEA Annual Business Seminar
Design-Build for Electricians in Minnesota
1992
Construction Management Program, Mankato State University
Construction and Design Law
1990
Construction Bonds, Liens and Insurance Under Minnesota Law
Mechanic's Liens under Minnesota Law
1990
Architectural Practice Seminar
Claims and Disputes During Construction
1989
MWBE Seminar
Delay, Suspension and Acceleration
Publications
2015
State-by-State Guide to Architect, Engineer, and Contractor Licensing
Minnesota (Chapter 26)
2012
Briefing Papers
[Don’t] “HOLD THE PHONE!”
2011
Construction Lending News
Mechanics’ Liens Under Minnesota Law
2009
Briefing Papers
Overcoming the Challenges of Differing Site Conditions
2007
2002
Briefing Papers
Sales Tax Exemptions for Construction Projects
1999
1996
Briefing Papers
Take the Risk Out of Design Build With a Little Planning
1985
William Mitchell Law Review
Bankruptcy: Can it Save the Family Farm?
Languages
English