BRADLEY J. REUTER
Bradley is an associate attorney at Fisher, Bren & Sheridan, LLP practicing civil litigation with a primary concentration in insurance defense. He represents insurers, insured individuals, and corporate clients in matters involving personal injury, premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, and complex commercial disputes. Drawing on extensive experience gained while working with the firm prior to becoming an attorney, Bradley is experienced in managing cases from initial intake through discovery and trial preparation. He has drafted dispositive and procedural motions, prepared written discovery and responses, evaluated medical and liability records, conducted coverage and damages analysis, and assisted with deposition preparation and strategic case planning. This background provides him with an understanding of case dynamics and the defense litigation process, enabling him to deliver informed guidance and effective advocacy on behalf of the firm's clients.
Bradley earned his Juris Doctor from the University of St. Thomas School of Law, where he graduated with Cum Laude honors. During law school, he served as an Associate Editor for the St. Thomas Journal of Law and Public Policy, was a Writing Fellow and competed on the TYLA Mock Trial Team. As part of the St. Thomas Appellate Clinic, he represented a client before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. He also mentor externed for Judge Juan Hoyos, gaining insight into judicial decision-making and courtroom procedure.
Outside of his legal practice, Bradley has been an ice hockey official for more than a decade. He is also actively involved in his community through Young Life Ministry and Loaves and Fishes.
Education:
- University of St. Thomas School of Law, Minneapolis, Minnesota, J.D.
- University of Minnesota Duluth, Duluth, Minnesota, B.A.
Bar Admissions:
- Minnesota
Practice Areas:
- Contract Litigation
- Construction Law
- General Liability and Civil Litigation
- Personal Injury
- Professional Liability
BRADLEY J. REUTER
612-332-0100 main
(612) 222-3983 direct dial
breuter@fisherbren.comLegal Administrative Assistant:
Tricia Kreie
(612) 902-2754
tkreie@fisherbren.comLegal Administrative Assistant:
Karen Carpenter
(612) 902-2755
Brian D. Steffes
Brian practices civil litigation with a focus on representing developers, contractors, and businesses. He litigates high exposure claims and complex cases in a broad range of areas, including: personal injury, construction defect, trucking liability, product liability, commercial litigation, and environmental claims. He is a successful trial attorney, who has obtained favorable jury verdicts and settlements. He has litigated matters throughout the country and is licensed in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Illinois. He is also a member of the Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association, Minnesota State Bar Association, Transportation Lawyers Association and Twin Cities Claims Association.
Education:
- University of Wisconsin, J.D., 2004
- University of Notre Dame, B.A., Cum Laude 2001
Bar Admissions:
- Minnesota
- Wisconsin
- Illinois
Practice Areas:
- Catastrophic Loss (Fires & Explosions)
- Commercial Litigation
- Construction Law
- General Liability and Civil Litigation
- Insurance Coverage and Litigation
- Personal Injury Defense
- Product Liability
- Professional Liability (Architects & Engineers)
- Professional Liability (Accountants & Attorneys)
- Toxic Torts/Diacetyl
- Environmental/Pollution (RCRA/TSCA Defense)
- Transportation Law
Awards and Honors:
- Named to the Super Lawyers Rising Stars list in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, & 2018.
Publications and Presentations:
- Co-Author of Minnesota section in DRI’s Construction Litigation Desk Reference: A Fifty State Guide to Construction Litigation
- “Mediations: A Practical Guide to Balancing Clients’ Goals and the Process”
Pro Bono:
- Volunteer with Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid and Volunteer Lawyer’s Network
Selected Cases:
- Defended multiple general contractors and developers on numerous construction defect cases involving large-scale multi-family residences, apartments, mixed-use developments, including contractual indemnity and defense issues.
- Obtained $2.5 million judgment for a general contractor following a two-week jury trial, on a claim involving breach of a construction contract.
- Obtained Summary Judgment Dismissal of a Federal Court action involving environmental claims under RCRA and TSCA with allegations exceeding $14 million.
- Represented national construction company in complex construction defect defense involving multi-state litigation. Successfully attained very favorable settlement immediately prior to arbitration.
- Represented national trucking company in personal injury accident wherein plaintiff claimed a traumatic brain injury. Successfully obtained jury verdict at less than 10% of Plaintiff’s demand.
- Successfully defended Illinois trucking company to a favorable mediation resolution in personal injury accident wherein plaintiff claimed a traumatic brain injury and extensive future damages.
- Represented global corporation to advantageous settlement in relation to significant product defect claims.
- Defended youth football league against an action by a minor for an alleged traumatic brain injury.
- Successfully obtained summary judgment in defense of a charity foundation involving a high exposure personal injury action.
- Obtained $204,866 judgment on behalf of stockholder against corporation and its principal owner on claims including fraud, misrepresentation and breach of fiduciary duty.
- Brian D. Steffes
- (612) 332-0100 main
- (612) 902-2750 direct dial
- (612) 332-9951 facsimile
- bsteffes@fisherbren.com
- Legal Administrative Assistant:
- Tricia Kreie
(612) 902-2754
tkreie@fisherbren.com
