Steve grew up on a farm near a small town in Southwest Iowa before attending the University of Iowa to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and his Juris Doctorate. Upon graduation from law school, he moved to Minnesota to begin his legal career. His practice focuses on litigation and includes a variety of areas including insurance defense and coverage, construction, trucking, product liability, agribusiness, and federal
crop insurance litigation. He is also a qualified neutral and provides services as an arbitrator and mediator.

Outside of the office Steve likes to spend time outdoors camping and hiking as well as officiating swim meets for both USA Swimming and
the Minnesota State High School League.