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Steven Ellison, Esq.

Senior Legal Writer

Steven Ellison, Esq., Senior Legal Writer

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Steve is an experienced lawyer who writes legal articles for FindLaw.com.

Steve went to Iowa State University and received a bachelor’s degree with honors, Phi Beta Kappa, in English before going to the University of Minnesota Law School. He was on the law review and graduated magna cum laude, Order of the Coif. After graduation, he clerked for Chief Judge Harry H. MacLaughlin of the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota.

Steve then entered private practice. He focused on complex civil litigation, including class actions, product liability litigation, and contract disputes. He spent nearly 15 years in Chicago and became a litigation partner in a large global law firm. He then returned to Minneapolis and, after nearly five years with two Twin Cities firms, opened his own firm. He continued to focus on complex civil litigation, but added family law, intellectual property, and employment law to his practice. He has litigated cases in state and federal courts all across the country and has first-chair trial and appellate experience.

In addition to his legal practice, Steve has been an Adjunct Professor of Legal Writing at DePaul Law School in Chicago and the University of Minnesota. He mentored students for many years in moot court classes and competitions. He has spoken at many continuing legal education seminars about issues relating to the practice and profession of law.

Community Service

Steve believes that service is fundamental. He served on the board of the Chicago Legal Advocacy for Incarcerated Mothers, an organization that provides legal and educational services to help maintain the bond between imprisoned mothers and their children. He has represented mothers in abuse and neglect proceedings. He has specialized training in representing women who have survived domestic abuse. Steve has received commendations from the Minnesota Supreme Court for pro bono work he has done on behalf of members of the Red Lake Nation and a domestic abuse survivor.

Steve has varied interests. He loves Dante, Chaucer, Shakespeare, and Milton, and reads them for fun. He has run the Chicago Marathon twice and holds a black belt in a Korean martial art. Steve is a voracious reader, loves video games, and enjoys spending time with his wife of more than 35 years and their four children.

Latest Articles

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    You can sue the United States Postal Service (USPS) for personal injuries or property damage, but not lost mail. Learn more at FindLaw.

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    If your child is bullied, you may want to hold the bully's parents or the school accountable. FindLaw explains negligent supervision cases against parents of bullies.

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    It's possible your copyrighted intellectual property rights may be violated on online marketplaces such as Etsy. What are your options? Learn about terms of service, the U.S. Copyright Office, arbitration, small claims court, and much more at FindLaw.com.

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    Suing your state's Department of Motor Vehicles isn't easy, but it can be done. Learn about sovereign immunity, conditions necessary to get a case into a court, and examples of successful lawsuits at FindLaw.com.

  • Can I Sue for Legal Fees?

    Suing for legal fees means making the other side pay for your legal costs and expenses. Learn about the American rule, pro bono services, and fee-shifting laws at FindLaw.com.

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