helping people solve problems
With decades of experience handling business and employment cases, Steve Dunn knows how to evaluate the risks of litigation and the advantages of compromise. Since becoming certified by the North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission in 2009, Steve has helped hundreds of parties resolve their disputes and get on with their lives.
Immediately able to grasp complex legal issues and develop a friendly rapport with anyone, Steve takes a hands-on approach to reach practical solutions. Clients describe him as creative, persistent, and engaged. On mediation day, settling your case is his only priority.
When he is not settling cases, Steve enjoys travel and live music. He is an active supporter of the arts and has served on the boards of BOOM, Girls Rock Charlotte, Carolina Actors Studio Theatre, and the Plaza Midwood Neighborhood Association. Steve lives in Charlotte with his wife, Kelli, and their children, Clara and Cooper.
education
South Mecklenburg High School 1991
Duke University 1995
UNC Law 1998
Work history
1998-2019, Van Hoy, Reutlinger, Adams & Dunn, a management-side employment law boutique
2019-present, Steve Dunn Mediation
admissions
US Supreme Court
Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals
North Carolina Federal District Courts
North Carolina District and Superior Courts
professional focus
Non-compete agreements
Trade secrets
Discrimination, harassment, and retaliation (Title VII, ADA, FMLA, REDA)
Wage and hour
Executive contracts and compensation
Corporate and shareholder disputes