Bartley Steven Messick

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Biography

Steven is a top-rated attorney serving clients across the State of Minnesota for more than ten years. He is an experienced litigator, counselor, and mediator, who finds practical solutions for difficult problems faced by his clients. Steven advocates for clients in family, probate, and civil litigation cases, including related matters such as trust and estate litigation, construction and business disputes, guardianship and conservatorship implementation and actions involving real property. Steven also serves as a mediator in family, probate, and civil disputes. Steven currently serves as a Conciliation Court Referee in Rice County, Minnesota and is an adjunct professor of law at the Mitchell Hamline School of Law. Steven is a former Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Judge Thomas M. Neuville (Rice County – Retired). Prior to practicing law, Steven served as an assistant to a U.S. Congressman, and later, held various advisory positions for State and Federal candidates and Officeholders. Steven resides in Woodbury, Minnesota with his wife and three young children. Court Admissions: Supreme Court of Minnesota Supreme Court of North Dakota United States District Court for the District of Minnesota United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit Steven has an AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell for strong legal ability and high ethical standards. Steven has been AV Rated each year since 2016. Experience: Resolved a highly contested family trust involving farmland and equipment. Significant pre-trial litigation and motion hearings, which were resolved in client’s favor. Appointed as a Special Master in contested probate proceeding to investigate and make findings of fact. Argued a post-decree motion for modification of custody and parenting time resulting in full reversal of prior custody order. Initiated a proceeding to protect emotionally and financially exploited person. Contested trial involving expert and lay witnesses leading to appointment of Guardian and Conservator. Multiple post trial hearings resolved in Petitioner’s favor. Defended client against opposing parties’ motion to reduce child support. Court ultimately increased moving parties’ monthly support obligation to client. Successfully defended client against lawsuit to recover farmland and payment. Judgment obtained by Plaintiff for payment of less than half that sought in complaint. Initiated Order for Protection on behalf of client’s child. Court granted the protective Order after hearing and modified temporary custody and parenting time to protect the child. Successfully defended client from Order for Protection that attempted to restrict client’s parenting time and custodial rights. Overturned an Order for Protection against client on Appeal resulting in a published decision from the Minnesota Court of Appeals. Collected from judgment debtor who covertly transferred real property to avoid collection by fraudulent transfer. Reopened four-decade old Court Order in Estate to correct legal description of real property, which allowed current beneficiaries to sell property and to collect proceeds.
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Areas of Practice (5)

  • Family
  • Probate
  • Civil Litigation
  • Criminal
  • Juvenile

Education & Credentials

Mailing Address:
7595 Currell Blvd., Ste. 251444, Woodbury, MN 55125
University Attended:
Hamline University, B.A., 2003
Law School Attended:
Hamline University School of Law, J.D., 2008
Year of First Admission:
2009
Admission:
2009, Minnesota; 2009, North Dakota
Birth Information:
May 28, 1980
ISLN:
921543624

Peer Reviews

4.7/5.0 (19 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.7/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.7/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0

  • Communication

    4.8/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.4/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 11/18/21 in Wills and Probate

    Mr. Messick demonstrates the highest caliber of legal representation. He is ethical, tenacious, and pragmatic. As another attorney, I confidently refer people to Mr. Messick as I know he will take care of them in their time of need.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 11/18/21 in Litigation

    Mr. Messick demonstrates the highest caliber of legal representation. He is ethical, tenacious, and pragmatic. As another attorney, I confidently refer people to Mr. Messick as I know he will take care of them in their time of need.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/21/16 in Civil Litigation

    Extremely professional with all involved, including the court, counsel, and parties. Excellent advocate.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/18/16 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 03/17/16 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 03/14/16 in Family Law

    Mr. Messick is a man of integrity and intelligence. His work is always of the highest quality. He is a strong advocate for his clients, but he is also reasonable when negotiating a settlement with an adverse party. However, if settlement can't be... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 03/14/16 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Staff Lawyer on 03/14/16 in Civil Litigation

    Mr. Messick is an excellent attorney. We have been opposing counsel on several cases and he is collegial and practical in finding common ground, yet a zealous advocate for his clients. He is well-versed in his practice areas.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/13/16 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Government Counsel on 03/12/16 in Civil Litigation

    Mr. Messick is a great lawyer and advocate. He cares deeply about his client's and works tirelessly to achieve the best possible result for them.

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3.0/5.0 (2 reviews)
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I had a very complicated divorce that Steven took over after I left my other lawyer due to lack of headway in my case. Steven not only took that on, he did an AMAZING job of communication with me step...

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