Steven J. Kirsch

Steve, a partner with Larson King, practices in the areas of products liability and toxic torts. Steve also has a substantial alternative dispute resolution practice: over the past 20 years, he has handled more than 1,000 mediations and arbitrations, and is a member of the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals.

Steve joined Larson King from a large Minneapolis-based firm and prior to that, Steve practiced at the St. Paul firm of Murnane Brandt for almost 40 years.

During the course of his distinguished career, Steve has served as local and national counsel defending clients against product liability claims related to pharmaceuticals, diet supplements, asbestos, and flammable fabrics. In the area of flammable fabrics litigation, Steve is recognized as one of the nations most experienced lawyers, as he has handled hundreds of these cases, and represented clients from several industries, including manufacturers and excess carriers.

An accomplished litigator, Steve is often recognized for his expertise, and trusted to serve in leadership positions. In recent years, Steve has been the President of the Minnesota chapters of both the American College of Trial Lawyers and the American Board of Trial Advocates. Steve is a fellow of the International Society of Barristers and also has an AV Peer Review Rating in the MartindaleHubbell legal directory. He has been selected for inclusion in Minnesota Super Lawyers 2003-2017 Editions, and has been named to the Top 100 Minnesota Super Lawyers over the past several years.

Steves dedication to the legal profession has earned him two gubernatorial appointments to the Governors Judicial Selection Panel. Following the 2007 I-35W bridge collapse in Minneapolis, Steve was one of three special masters appointed to the I-35W Survivor Compensation Fund, and tasked with evaluating the victims claims and determining compensation.

Outside of his practice, Steve is a longtime supporter of Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS), an organization that provides free, high-quality legal help to low-income people in critical civil matters. Steve has served as the Chair of the SMRLS Campaign for Legal Aid for over 25 years, raising over $15 million, and he is an active pro bono volunteer.

Steve is an avid reader, golfer, and traveler. He loves spending time with his family, especially his grandsons.