Atty. Steven Nelson
Steve Nelson is a Shareholder in the Litigation and Risk Management Practice Group. Steve has extensive experience in litigation and concentrates his practice in commercial litigation including construction, civil and business, contracts and lease disputes, toxic tort, OSHA counseling and citation defense, personal injury defense, product liability, professional liability defense and Wisconsin fair dealership law.
Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Milwaukee, WI
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About Steven Nelson at a Glance
Steven Nelson is a business, construction, and litigation attorney based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, practicing at von Briesen & Roper SC. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin, State Bar of Wisconsin. Educated at Marquette University (J.D., 1990) and University of Oregon (B.S., 1979). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Serves clients in Milwaukee, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Steven Nelson
- Steve Nelson is a Shareholder in the Litigation and Risk Management Practice Group
- Steve has extensive experience in litigation and concentrates his practice in commercial litigation including construction, civil and business, contracts and lease disputes, toxic tort, OSHA counseling and citation defense, personal injury defense, product liability, professional liability defense and Wisconsin fair dealership law
- He has litigated on behalf of clients involved in complex construction matters including tunnel and sewer construction, building construction, highway construction and matters involving maritime law
- He has successfully represented numerous companies and corporations that received OSHA citations
- Steve has significant experience in representing school districts in connection with construction projects and construction contracts, with over $750 million in construction projects completed
- He assists with developing RFPs to fit the project and has negotiated a variety of disputes that have arisen over the years
- Steve serves as counsel to a company involved in large resort and urban high-rise developments and has unique insight into the envisioning, phasing and construction of large projects as well as the issues relating to homeowners associations, project management, and real estate sales and marketing
- Steve teaches and lectures on a wide variety of topics including OSHA law, environmental law, construction law, and media law
Practice Areas Explained
Steven Nelson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steven Nelson handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Milwaukee.
Business & Corporate Law in Milwaukee
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Construction Law in Milwaukee
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Civil Litigation in Milwaukee
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Milwaukee
Practicing law in Wisconsin. Legal matters in Wisconsin are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Milwaukee are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Wisconsin state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Wisconsin brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Wisconsin courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Milwaukee Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Milwaukee-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Milwaukee Choose Steven Nelson
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Steven Nelson's practice in the field of business, construction, and litigation.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, construction, and litigation, Steven Nelson can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Milwaukee
A Milwaukee-based practice means Steven Nelson attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Steven Nelson Handles in Milwaukee
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