Practice Areas

Chrastil and Steinberg, P.L.L.P.
1155 Grain Exchange – East Building
412 S. Fourth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55415

Telephone: (612) 344-1560
Fax: (612) 344-1579
E-mail: info@css-law.com

Chrastil and Steinberg, P.L.L.P. prides itself on the professional, effective and personal service that it provides to its clients. Established in 1983, the firm has successfully represented hundreds of clients in a wide variety of legal areas.

We are a litigation firm practicing primarily in the Minnesota trial and appellate courts, and the federal trial and appellate courts with jurisdiction in Minnesota. We also routinely are involved in administrative forums and arbitration proceedings.

We practice in a wide variety of legal areas, with special emphasis on matters related to:

• Employment Law 
• Personal Injury 
• Small Businesses 
• Juvenile Law 
• General Legal Matters 

We also have significant expertise in matters relating to juvenile law, workers compensation law and family law. As part of our practice, we pride ourselves on our ability to provide effective legal services with respect to most of the routine legal matters frequently requested by our clients such as the drafting of wills, or representation with regard to real estate transactions or driving tickets and driving offenses.

LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT LAW - We practice in all areas of employment law. We provide representation with respect to: executive employment agreements; employment contracts; severance and separation agreements; wrongful termination; discrimination and harassment based on age, gender, race, national origin, disability, religion); the Family and Medical Leave Act; OSHA; wages, compensation and overtime. We also represent persons subjected to retaliation for reporting violations of law (whistleblowers), for filing workers compensation claims, and for complaining of unlawful discrimination or harassment. We represent clients at unemployment compensation hearings, administrative hearings involving professional licenses, and in proceedings before governmental bodies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Minnesota Department of Human Rights.

We have represented a major union for many years, and have expertise in a wide variety of labor law areas. We have successfully arbitrated numerous labor law disputes. Contact us now to discuss your situation and to find out what we can do to help you.

PERSONAL INJURY - Attorneys Rockford R. Chrastil and Jonathan G. Steinberg have worked for many years with clients who have sustained serious injuries caused by the intentional, negligent or wrongful acts of others. If you have been injured as a result of an automobile accident, a slip-and-fall, a dog bite or a defective product, we can help.

Our experience in this area extends to those who have had loved ones killed through the negligent or reckless conduct of others. We have successfully represented clients with ‘wrongful death’ and ‘dram shop’ claims.

We have experience and a particular interest in representing children who have been injured, whether through the intentional act of assault or by the negligence of another.

Whatever the cause or the source of your injury, please call us for a free initial consultation. If you have been wrongfully injured, we will fight on your behalf to receive adequate compensation for your losses, including lost wages, medical bills, pain and suffering, and attorney’s fees. We cannot undue the injuries, but we will help to mitigate the damage by seeking prompt and sufficient compensation. Call us at (612) 344-1560 to take advantage of our free initial telephone consultation and contingent fee arrangement for clients with personal injuries.

SMALL BUSINESS - Chrastil and Steinberg, P.L.L.P. represents small businesses with regard to general business matters such as business formation, commercial leases, and vendor and employment contracts. Since we represent small and start-up businesses, it is our intent to provide cost-effective, quality legal advice and service. As a smaller law firm, we understand the practical realities of running a small business. We can provide our expertise and insight to help your business enjoy the greatest opportunity for success. We have also developed a referral network of professionals who can provide additional assistance to your business, as required. Contact us now and benefit from our free initial telephone consultation (612-344-1560) and the counsel of experienced, caring, and knowledgeable attorneys.

JUVENILE LAW - Chrastil and Steinberg, P.L.L.P. practices in a variety a juvenile law areas including adoption, name change, paternity, neglect, delinquency and family. The firm has a particular interest in representing children who have been injured as a result of the intentional, negligent or reckless acts of others.

GENERAL LEGAL MATTERS - We provide representation to our clients in a wide variety of routine legal matters, such as wills, probate, real estate transactions, driving tickets and driving offenses. We represent clients in a wide variety of civil legal matters including, for example, defamation, breach of contract, and construction disputes.

For assistance with your legal matter, contact us now for our free initial consultation (612-344-1560) and let us put our experience to work for you.