Atty. Steven J Wells

Atty. Steven J Wells

Steven J Wells is a lawyer practicing financial markets and services, ethics & professional responsibility, franchise and distribution law and 8 other areas of law. Steven received a B.A. degree from University of Vermont in 1979, and has been licensed for 42 years.

Minneapolis Minneapolis 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About Steven J Wells at a glance

Steven J Wells is a Partner based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Dorsey & Whitney LLP. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on ip, class action, adr, appellate, and energy. Admitted to practice in Vermont (1984) and Minnesota U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wiscon (1985). Educated at George Washington University Law School (J.D., 1983) and University of Vermont (B.A. Russian, 1979). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Steven J Wells is a lawyer practicing financial markets and services, ethics & professional responsibility, franchise and distribution law and 8 other areas of law
  • Steven received a B.A. degree from University of Vermont in 1979, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Steven practices at Dorsey & Whitney LLP in Minneapolis, MN

Practice Areas Explained

Steven J Wells's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steven J Wells handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Class Action

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Steven J Wells is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Minnesota →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Steven J Wells is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Minnesota →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

Steven J Wells is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in Minnesota →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Minnesota

Practicing law in Minnesota. Legal matters in Minnesota are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Minneapolis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Minnesota state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Minnesota brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Minnesota courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Steven J Wells

Where is Steven J Wells's law office located?
Steven J Wells's law practice is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm is Dorsey & Whitney LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Steven J Wells handle?
Steven J Wells focuses on ip, class action, adr, appellate, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has Steven J Wells practiced law?
Steven J Wells has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Steven J Wells go to law school?
Steven J Wells earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A. Russian, 1979).
How can I contact Steven J Wells for a consultation?
You can contact Steven J Wells directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Steven J Wells received?
Steven J Wells's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
George Washington University Law School
- 1983
B.A. Russian
University of Vermont
- 1979

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Vermont
Admitted: 1984
Minnesota U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wiscon
Admitted: 1985

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