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STEVEN M. CERNY

Attorney

Santi Cerny, PLLC

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Steven M. Cerny

  • Civil Litigation

  • Employment Law

  • Business Law

  • Outside General Counsel

Business and Employment Attorney

​​Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Minnesota Business and
Employment Attorney

Steve Cerny is a partner at Santi Cerny, PLLC, located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Steve represents clients in business and employment litigation, and advises clients on business and employment law matters, in addition to providing outside general counsel services to companies in a variety of industries.  Steve has over fifteen years of experience and has been recognized by his peers and Super Lawyers® as a top-rated attorney.

Minnesota Business Attorney Steve Cerny

Practice Areas

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Employment Litigation

Steve represents clients in virtually all types of employment disputes in state and federal courts, and before administrative agencies, including claims involving allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and other workplace disputes. 

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Business Litigation

When conflict is unavoidable, clients look to Steve to protect their interests in shareholder and member disputes, contract disputes, unfair competition, tortious interference, infringement of intellectual property, civil fraud, civil theft, defamation, and other business disputes.

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Employment Law

Steve partners with business owners and human resources professionals to provide advice and counsel on all aspects of the employer/employee relationship, on compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, and preparing employment agreements and HR policies and procedures. 

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Business Law

Steve provides a variety of business and corporate law services to clients, including protection of intellectual property, contract drafting and negotiation, mergers and acquisitions, succession planning, owner and investor agreements, and entity selection and corporate formation.

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Outside General Counsel

Steve serves as outside general counsel to clients in a variety of industries, providing a comprehensive approach to managing the legal needs of a business, identifying and mitigating risks, integrating and collaborating with senior management, and providing insightful and strategic advice and counsel.

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Clients Served

  • Businesses

  • Business Owners

  • Executives and C-Suite

  • Officers and Directors

  • Shareholders and Members

  • Licensed Professionals

  • Insureds and Insurers

  • Startup Companies

  • Entrepreneurs

  • Investors

Industries Served

  • Technology Companies

  • Professional Services

  • Manufacturing

  • Printing

  • Retail

  • Lodging

  • Staffing

  • Transportation

  • Healthcare

  • Restaurant and Food Services

Practical, Efficient, and Cost-Effective Solutions

Steve enjoys working with clients to help them navigate their legal obligations, implement best practices and procedures, avoid legal pitfalls, and resolve internal and external disputes.  Steve prides himself on providing the highest-quality legal services to clients in a timely and cost-effective manner.  Steve approaches each matter with a focus on the unique goals and expectations of his client, and he leverages his over fifteen years of experience to provide clients with practical and efficient solutions. 

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What Clients Say:

 

 

 

Steve Cerny has helped with various corporate and personal legal matters. You will find Steve to be a true professional, and he gets the job done while providing proper guidance, representation, and communication.

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An outstanding person who cares, Steve is very honest and sincere. You will be happy with his quality of service and the effort he puts forth. He will work hard for you, and I highly recommend him.

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Paul Johnson

Owner

LEI Packaging, LLC

Steven M. Cerny
Santi Cerny, PLLC

IDS Center
80 South 8th Street, Suite 900
Minneapolis, MN 55402

Contact Steven M. Cerny 
         (612) 808-9081
         scerny@santicerny.com

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