Atty. Steven R. Liening
Steven Liening is a skilled and tenacious litigator who represents businesses, property owners, and individuals in complex disputes. His practice concentrates on business litigation, real estate litigation, and fraud-related claims, where he helps clients resolve conflicts that threaten their financial interests and reputations.
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Steven R. Liening is a business, real estate, construction, estate litigation, and litigation attorney based in Edina, Minnesota, practicing at Hellmuth & Johnson. They have 6+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2020. Admitted to practice in Minnesota, Minnesota State Bar Association (2020). Educated at University of Memphis (J.D., 2020). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate (2026). Serands clients in Edina, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Steven Liening is a skilled and tenacious litigator who represents businesses, property owners, and individuals in complex disputes
- His practice concentrates on business litigation, real estate litigation, and fraud-related claims, where he helps clients resolve conflicts that threaten their financial interests and reputations
- Whether advocating for a business embroiled in a contract dispute, litigating a commercial lease disagreement, or uncovering and pursuing claims of fraud, Steven brings focused, strategic advocacy to every matter
- A stranger once approached one of Steven’s clients and said, “If there’s anything out there that can help you, Steve will find it.” Steven understands that litigation is often a high-stakes and high-stress experience
- His approach combines sharp legal analysis with a calm, confident courtroom presence, assuring clients that their case is in steady, capable hands
- Before joining Hellmuth & Johnson, Steven served as a public defender and later handled complex commercial litigation at a midsize firm
- He also gained valuable insight into judicial decision-making as a law clerk for the Chancery Court in Memphis, Tennessee, and as a judicial extern for the Hon. Bernice Donald of the U.S
- Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
- In addition to his core focus on business and property disputes, Steven has litigated matters involving construction defects, personal injury, defamation, white collar defense, and trust and estate disputes
- Steven brings a global perspective to his practice, having lived overseas for several years, served as an Arabic linguist in the U.S
- Army, and deployed to Afghanistan
- His military service, which included dozens of combat missions and humanitarian efforts, reflects his deep commitment to service and integrity—values he brings to his legal work every day
- Steven earned his J.D. from the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law at the University of Memphis, where he received a full academic scholarship, won the school’s mock trial competition, served as a graduate research assistant, and held a leadership role on the Moot Court Board
- He also holds degrees in Arabic and music and is an accomplished performer, having played in venues across North America and Europe
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Steven R. Liening's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steven R. Liening handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Steven R. Liening is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Minnesota →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Steven R. Liening is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Minnesota →
Steven R. Liening is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Minnesota →
Steven R. Liening is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Minnesota →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Steven R. Liening is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Edina 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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