Steven E. Wolter
Top rated Business Litigation attorney in Minnetonka, Minnesota
Kelley, Wolter & Scott, P.A.
Practice areas: Business Litigation, White Collar Crimes
Licensed in Minnesota since: 1985
Education: University of Minnesota Law School
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2011 - 2014, 2016 - 2026 Kelley, Wolter & Scott, P.A.
11100 Wayzata BlvdSuite 510
Minnetonka, MN 55305 Phone: 612-371-9090 Email: Steven E. Wolter Visit website
Steve Wolter applies insight gained through his varied experience as a former criminal prosecutor, a government attorney responsible for nationwide failed bank litigation, and a white-collar criminal defense lawyer to successfully handle a diverse mix of criminal and civil lawsuits. He is committed to providing each client with top-quality, hands-on service, delivered in a timely and professional manner. Steve offers every client straightforward advice and creative settlement solutions backed up by a demonstrated ability to try cases that do not settle out of court. He has helped many individuals, small businesses and corporate clients favorably resolve claims that threatened their business and financial futures. He has handled a myriad of cases involving fraud claims in state and federal trial courts, bankruptcy court, and on appeal. Steve has frequently obtained multimillion-dollar settlements for his clients in class action lawsuits, securities fraud cases, employee benefits litigation, commercial disputes, and wrongful death actions.
First Admitted: 1985, Minnesota
Professional Webpage: https://www.kelleywolter.com/attorney/wolter-steven-e/
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Representative Cases: Ninetieth Minnesota State Senate v. Dayton, 903 N.W.2d 609 (Minn. 2017); In re Conduct of Pendleton, 870 N.W.2d 367 (Minn. 2015); Finn v. Alliance Bank, 860 N.W.2d 638 (Minn. 2015); In re Perez, 843 N.W.2d 562 (Minn. 2014); Friedberg v. Chubb & Son, Inc., 691 F.3d 948 (8th Cir. 2012); In re Conduct of Karasov, 805 N.W.2d 255 (Minn. 2011); In re Conduct of Galler, 805 N.W.2d 240 (Minn. 2011); Friedberg v. Chubb & Son, Inc., 832 F.Supp.2d 1049 (D.Minn. 2011); Friedberg v. Chubb & Son, Inc., 800 F.Supp.2d 1020 (D.Minn. 2011); Inquiry into Conduct of Blakely, 772 N.W.2d 516 (Minn. 2009); In re Conduct of Stacey, 737 N.W.2d 345 (Minn. 2007); In re Murphy, 737 N.W.2d 355 (Minn. 2007); In re Comm’n Investigation of Issues Governed by Minnesota Statutes, Section 216A.036, 724 N.W.2d 743 (Minn.App. 2006); In re Conduct of Ginsberg, 690 N.W.2d 539 (Minn. 2004); State v. Lagos, 2004 WL 2382300 (Minn.App. 2004); Prescott v. Little Six, Inc., 387 F.3d 753 (8th Cir. 2004); Prescott v. Little Six, Inc., 284 F.Supp.2d 1224 (D.Minn. 2003); U.S. v. Kline, 61 Fed.Appx. 987 (8th Cir. 2003); U.S. ex rel. Alsaker v. CentraCare Health System, Inc., 2002 WL 1285089 (D.Minn. 2002); State v. Vick, 632 N.W.2d 676 (Minn. 2001); State v. Vick, 2000 WL 890468 (Minn.App. 2000); Merchlewitz v. Agora Syndicate, Inc., 2000 WL 31748 (Minn.App. 2000); Opus Northwest, L.L.C. v. Minneapolis Community Development Agency, 599 N.W.2d 582 (Minn.App. 1999); Palmisano v. Allina Health Systems, Inc., 190 F.3d 881 (8th Cir. 1999); Bormann v. Opus Northwest, L.L.C., 1999 WL 118629 (Minn.App. 1999); Matter of Condemnation by Minneapolis Community Development Agency of Certain Lands in City of Minneapolis, 582 N.W.2d 596 (Minn.App. 1998); U.S. v. Pemberton, 121 F.3d 1157 (8th Cir. 1997); U.S. v. Finn, 919 F.Supp. 1305 (D.Minn. 1995); Prescott v. Little Six, Inc., 897 F.Supp. 1217 (D.Minn. 1995); Northwest Airlines, Inc. v. American Airlines, Inc., 870 F.Supp. 1504 (D.Minn. 1994); Northwest Airlines, Inc. v. American Airlines, Inc., 870 F.Supp. 1499 (D.Minn. 1994); U.S. v. Garfinkel, 29 F.3d 451 (8th Cir. 1994)
Honors
- Selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America for White Collar Criminal Defense, The Best Lawyers in America, The Best Lawyers in America, 2018
- Selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America for White Collar Criminal Defense, The Best Lawyers in America, The Best Lawyers in America, 2019
- Selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America for White Collar Criminal Defense, The Best Lawyers in America, The Best Lawyers in America, 2020
- Selected as an Attorney of the Year by Minnesota Lawyer for representing the Minnesota Legislature in litigation challenging the constitutionality of a gubernatorial veto of the Legislature's entire annual operating budget , Attorney of the Year, Minnesota Lawyer, 2017
- Selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America for White Collar Criminal Defense, The Best Lawyers in America, The Best Lawyers in America, 2021
Office location for Steven E. Wolter
11100 Wayzata Blvd
Suite 510
Minnetonka, MN 55305
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2011 - 2014, 2016 - 2026