
Steven Kive Orloff, Entertainment Attorney in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Over 35 years of legal practice · focused on Entertainment, Estate Planning, and Tax
PartneratRobins Kaplan Llp
Minneapolis, MN
Practicing entertainment in Minneapolis since 1991.
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- Years practicing
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Steven Kive Orloff is a partner based in Minneapolis, MN. The practice focuses on Entertainment, Estate Planning, and Tax. Steven has over 35 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Robins Kaplan Llp.
- Based in
- Minneapolis, MN
- Experience
- over 35 years
- Known for
- Entertainment · Estate Planning · Tax
- Handles Entertainment, Estate Planning, and Tax matters from Minneapolis, MN.
- Over 35 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Steven Kive Orloff: Steven Kive Orloff is a partner based in Minneapolis, MN. The practice focuses on Entertainment, Estate Planning, and Tax. Steven has over 35 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Robins Kaplan Llp.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Steven takes on
Steven concentrates on entertainment, estate planning, tax, and trusts. Each area below outlines the kind of case Steven handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Entertainment
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Estate Planning
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Entertainment cases in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Steven takes entertainment matters in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Steven agrees to represent you.
Estate Planning cases in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Steven takes estate planning matters in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Steven agrees to represent you.
Tax cases in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Steven takes tax matters in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Steven agrees to represent you.
Trusts cases in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Steven takes trusts matters in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Steven agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Steven Kive Orloff — entertainment lawyer in Minneapolis
Steven Kive Orloff is a partner based in Minneapolis, MN. The practice focuses on Entertainment, Estate Planning, and Tax. Steven has over 35 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Robins Kaplan Llp.
Atty. Steven Kive Orloff is a lawyer practicing tax, estate planning, advertising and 1 other area of law. Steven received a B.B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years. Steven practices at Robins Kaplan LLP in Minneapolis, MN.
Steven's approach to entertainment cases
Atty. Steven Kive Orloff is a lawyer practicing tax, estate planning, advertising and 1 other area of law. Steven received a B.B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years. Steven practices at Robins Kaplan LLP in Minneapolis, MN.
Clients Steven works with
Steven reviews new inquiries case-by-case for entertainment, estate planning, and tax matters in Minneapolis and the surrounding Minnesota area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Drake University Law School
J.D. · 1991
University of Wisconsin-Madison
B.B.A. Accounting · 1988
Jurisdictions
Steven's state bar admissions
Wisconsin
2004 · ACTIVE
Minnesota
1991 · ACTIVE
Steven studied at J.D. in Drake University Law School and B.B.A. Accounting in University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Law school and academic background
Steven completed J.D. in Drake University Law School and B.B.A. Accounting in University of Wisconsin-Madison. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Steven runs in Minnesota is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Steven Kive Orloff's office in Minneapolis
Steven's primary office is at 2800 LaSalle Plaza, 800 LaSalle Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55402-2015. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Robins Kaplan Llp
2800 LaSalle Plaza, 800 LaSalle Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55402-2015
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How to hire Steven Kive Orloff — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new entertainment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Steven usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Steven charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Steven's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Steven will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a entertainment attorney in Minneapolis, Minnesota
A short list to run through before you commit: How many entertainment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Steven
Steven discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in entertainment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every entertainment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Steven confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Steven's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many entertainment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Steven Kive Orloff
How much does it cost to hire Steven for a entertainment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Steven walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Steven offer a free consultation?
Steven charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Steven's office. Some entertainment attorneys offer free consults — check Steven's current terms during booking.
How long do entertainment cases in Minnesota typically take?
Simple entertainment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Steven gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Steven take my case if I'm outside Minneapolis?
Steven is licensed in Minnesota. Matters governed by Minnesota law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Steven will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Steven?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Steven will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Steven accepting new entertainment clients right now?
Steven's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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