Jon R. Steckler
ShareholderJon's practice is focused on commercial and business law and related litigation and appeals. Serving as general corporate counsel for companies in various industries, Jon regularly advises clients on a broad range of issues facing businesses on a day-to-day basis. Jon advises on complex commercial contracts, franchise agreements, distribution contracts, construction contracts, non-compete agreements, commercial leases, and asset and stock purchase agreements. In addition to representing clients in general commercial, corporate and operational matters, Jon represents clients in state and federal courts, administrative hearings and in alternative dispute resolution in jurisdictions nationwide. Assessment and management of risk for clients on wide-ranging operational and strategic issues, timely issue spotting and front-end problem solving are among Jon's core strengths. Jon received his undergraduate degree in Political Science from South Dakota State University, and his J.D. from the University of South Dakota School of Law, where he served as the Managing Editor of the South Dakota Law Review and earned Dean's List honors. After law school, Jon served as a judicial clerk at the Minnesota Court of Appeals. Early in his legal career, Jon served as a prosecuting attorney for several suburban municipalities. Jon has provided pro bono legal services through Volunteer Lawyers Network and LegalCORPS and has served as pro bono general counsel for a non-profit no-kill animal shelter and adoption agency for over 16 years. Jon has been selected to the Minnesota Super Lawyer’s list since 2022 and has been recognized by America's Top 100 Bet-the-Company Litigators. Jon and his wife live in Golden Valley with their daughter and their Chihuahua, Jeffrey. In his spare time, Jon enjoys running, biking, swimming, hiking, and golfing, and has volunteered as an instructor for the Loppet Foundation Trail Kids Mountain Bike Program.
Education: University of South Dakota School of Law, Vermillion, South Dakota - J.D. - 2002 , South Dakota State University, South Dakota - B.S. - 1999
Certifications: Bar Admissions: Minnesota , Bar Admissions: South Dakota , Bar Admissions: Wisconsin , Bar Admissions: U.S. District Court District of Minnesota , Bar Admissions: U.S. District Court District of Nebraska , Bar Admissions: U.S. District Court Eastern District of Wisconsin , Bar Admissions: U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin , Bar Admissions: U.S. Bankruptcy Court Minnesota , Bar Admissions: U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit , Bar Admissions: U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit
Services: Construction Law and Litigation , Business/Civil/Corporate/Commercial Litigation , Business/Civil/Corporate/Commercial Law , Business Formation , Distribution and Franchise Law and Litigation , Contracts , Alcohol Beverage Law and Litigation , Insurance Defense , Appellate Practice , Trademark Protection , Real Estate Law and Litigation