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Jon R. Steckler

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Jon Steckler’s practice is focused on the areas of commercial and business law and litigation, including general corporate governance and representation, franchise law, manufacturer/product liability, construction and real estate development, employment law, general commercial liability, and insurance coverage and defense.

Jon prepares complex commercial documents including services contracts, franchise agreements, distribution contracts, non-compete agreements, commercial leases, purchase agreements, and employee handbooks and manuals. He represents clients in state and federal courts and before state and federal regulatory departments regarding inquiries and compliance issues, as well as alternative dispute resolution. Additionally, Jon represents and advises clients on matters concerning FMLA, ADA, HRA, and OSHA compliance.

He assesses and helps manage risk for commercial clients on wide-ranging business and strategic issues. His services include coordinating due diligence, timely issue spotting and problem solving, as well as prudent document preparation and retention and corporate record keeping.

In addition to being admitted to the bar in Minnesota, South Dakota, and various Federal Courts, Jon has been admitted to practice before the White Earth Nation, Red Earth Nation, and Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Courts in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

As part of his legal practice, Jon provides pro bono legal services through Volunteer Lawyer Network and LegalCORPS, and has served as general counsel in a pro bono capacity for a non-profit no-kill animal shelter and adoption agency for over 10 years.

Jon lives in Minneapolis with his wife and daughter. In addition to enjoying running, biking and swimming, Jon volunteers as a coach for the Loppet Foundation Trail Kids Mountain Bike Program.

Associations

American Bar Association
American Association for Justice
Volunteer Lawyers Network
LegalCORPS

Awards

Selected to Thomson Reuters Minnesota “Rising Star” list in 2013, 2014, and 2015

Education

B.S., Political Science, South Dakota State University, Brookings, South Dakota

J.D., University of South Dakota, Vermillion, South Dakota

Client Comments

Jeff is very smart about engineering issues. Read More

– Mike Albertson, President, Albertson Engineering, Inc.

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Areas of Practice

Concrete and Concrete Construction Law

Professional Liability Defense

Architects and Engineers Defense

Business Law

Insurance and Insurance Coverage

Construction Law

Updates

OSHA’s Silica Rule: Risk Management and Best Practices

Posted: November 5, 2019

OSHA requires employers to limit workers’ exposure to respirable crystalline silica and to take appropriate steps to protect workers whose exposure reaches certain thresholds.

Jeff Coleman designated a top MN construction attorney by Chambers and Partners

Posted: May 9, 2019

We are pleased to announce that founding partner Jeff Coleman has again been named one of the top Construction attorneys in Minnesota by the international attorney rating organization, Chambers and Partners. The designation “Band 1” is based on their rigorous, independent research, which includes interviews with clients and peers. To go to Jeff’s description in […]

Understanding and Navigating the Business Immigration Process—The H-1B Visa

Posted: March 13, 2019

Recommendations for securing H-1B Visa approval. Enabling American companies to employ foreign workers in \”specialty occupations\” which require highly qualified and skilled employees..

Lars Erickson elected to the Minnesota Concrete Council Board of Directors

Posted: December 18, 2018

We are pleased to announce that partner Lars Erickson has been elected to a two-year term on the Board of Directors of the Minnesota Concrete Council. The MCC is a concrete-related trade association dedicated to advancing education, technical practice, scientific investigation and research into cast-in-place concrete. Lars has been practicing law since 1996 and has […]

The Go/NoGo Process: Risk Analysis of Client, Project and Team

Posted: December 5, 2018

Projects are the lifeblood of A/E business. But the marketing resources required to secure a project can be significant. From a management perspective it’s a balancing act: Is pursuing this project a worthwhile investment? Are the project and client a good fit for our firm? Would this project truly benefit the business—in terms of profit […]

Lobbying, PACs and Contributions: What A/E Execs Need to Know

Posted: June 22, 2018

Legislation and public policy are crucial factors in the lives of architects and engineers. So. . . A/E professionals need to know how individuals, companies and professional organizations can ethically influence public policy and law. and A/E executives should build a culture that encourages and supports employee civic involvement, while in no way suggesting that […]

A Proactive Approach to Claims

Posted: May 24, 2018

No one wants to have a claim filed against them. So you need to know how to recognize an incident that could become a claim, and how to manage the incident before it progresses to litigation. Then you need to share lessons learned with your staff.

Roundtable

The Coleman Executive Roundtable for Architects and Engineers is a community of architectural and engineering industry leaders who come together quarterly to learn about and discuss current business issues.