Steven Prince focuses his practice on complex business and construction litigation, as well as land use and bankruptcy litigation matters. Steve’s experience includes a recent contract dispute with more than $700 million in claims. In construction disputes he has represented general contractors, owners, a steel erector, a pre-cast concrete fabricator, and design professionals in mediations, arbitrations and court proceedings.

Prior to joining the firm, Steven practiced as a trial attorney at Dorsey & Whitney LLP for almost four years. He has been a CLE presenter concerning the interplay of bankruptcy and lien laws, and has successful first-chair experience before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Minnesota District Courts and the American Arbitration Association. Steve has twice been named a Rising Star by his peers, as noted in Minnesota Law & Politics magazine. In addition to his litigation practice, he is also a certified civil mediator in Minnesota.

Before practicing law, Steven clerked for two years for the Honorable Dennis D. O’Brien, Chief U.S. Bankruptcy Judge in the District of Minnesota.

Professional and Civic Activities

• Member, American Bar Association, Litigation Section and Forum on the Construction Industry
• Member, Minnesota State Bar Association, Bankruptcy and Construction Law Sections
• Member, Governing Council, Minnesota State Bar Association, Litigation Section, 2001-2004
• Co-Chair, Civil Litigation Section, Hennepin County Bar Association
• Director, Jewish Reconstructionist Federation
• Director, Jewish Reconstructionist Federation Camp Corporation
• President and director, Mayim Rabim Synagogue, 1994–2001
• Director, Zoning Task-Force Chair, Lowry Hill East Neighborhood Association, 1991 to present

Education

• J.D., magna cum laude, William Mitchell College of Law, 1998
• B.A., University of California, Berkeley, 1985

Admissions

• State of Minnesota, 1998
• U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota, 1999