ABOUT US

About Borden, Steinbauer, Krueger & Knudson, P.A.

Borden, Steinbauer, Krueger & Knudson, P.A. has been serving the communities in the Brainerd Lakes and surrounding areas for over 40 years with compassionate and effective legal representation. We have worked hard to garner a reputation of having the best litigators in town. We balance compassion with the importance of getting things done for our clients. 

Charles P. Steinbauer

CHARLES P. STEINBAUER, Shareholder

Chuck has over five decades of legal experience helping clients with their real estate and business law needs. Chuck also assists clients with their estate planning and prenuptial agreement needs.
Areas of Practice:
- Business and commercial law
- Estate planning
- Probate and estate administration
- Real estate law

Education:
- University of Minnesota Law School, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1969, J.D. 
- St. John's University, Collegeville, Minnesota, 1966 B.A. 
Bar Admissions:
- Minnesota, 1969
- U.S. District Court District of Minnesota, 1971


Professional Memberships:
– 15th District Ethics Committee, 1993–1999, Chair
– Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Brainerd Lodge #615 
– Past Exalted Ruler
– St. Francis of the Lakes Catholic School Foundation Board
– Baxter Bass Snatchers
Patrick M. Krueger

PATRICK M. KRUEGER, Shareholder

Patrick has been practicing law since 1980, with 90 percent of his time devoted to representing personal injury victims and their families. He is a Certified Trial Specialist by the Minnesota Bar Association and is recognized as a leading American attorney for personal injury law by the American Research Corporation. He has also been selected as a Super Lawyer by Minnesota Law and Politics, putting him in the top six percent of attorneys in Minnesota.

Areas of Practice:
- Plaintiff's personal injury
- Real Estate litigation
- Construction litigation
- Contract litigation
- Mediation and arbitration

Education:

– University of North Dakota School of Law, Grand Forks, North Dakota, J.D.
   - Honors: Graduate of the Year, Bruce Inn, University of North Dakota, 1980
   - Law Review: North Dakota Law Review, 1979–1980
– Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota, 1974 B.A.
  - Major: Business Administration/Hospital Administration

Bar Admissions:
- Minnesota, 1980
- U.S. District Court District of Minnesota, 1981


Professional Memberships:
- American Bar Association, member 
- Minnesota State Bar Association, member 
- American Association For Justice, member
- Minnesota Association For Justice, member
- Brainerd Area Chamber of Commerce, Past Member Board of Directors
- Brainerd Jaycees, Past President, 1981–1982
- Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Brainerd Lodge #615, 
- Past Exalted Ruler 
- Crow Wing-Aitkin County Bar Association, Past President
- P.O.R.T. Group Home, Past Member Board of Directors
Leading American Attorney
Virginia J. Knudson

VIRGINIA J. KNUDSON, Shareholder

Virginia “Ginny” Knudson represents individuals and businesses in various areas of law, including divorce and custody, especially for business owners and high wage-earners, business and corporate, real estate, estate planning and probate, and governmental relations. She also has an extensive background in appellate work, and regularly uses mediation to assist her clients. Ginny has been selected as a top attorney by Minnesota Super Lawyer Magazine from 2010-Present.

Areas of Practice:
– Family law, divorce, custody, and child support, especially for business owners and high wage-earners 
– Business and corporate
– Real estate and landlord representation
– Estate planning
– Probate disputes, guardianships and conservatorships
– Municipal and governmental relations
-- Mediation

Education:
– University of Minnesota Law School, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1994, J.D.
    – Honors: Cum Laude
– University of St. Thomas, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1991, B.A.
    – Honors: Summa Cum Laude
    – Honors: Aquinas Scholar
    – Major: Economics, Spanish, Minor: Business


Bar Admissions:
– Minnesota, 1994
– U.S. District Court District of Minnesota, 1994
– U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit, 1996

Professional Memberships:

– St. Francis Church Finance Council, 2004–present, Chair and Trustee
- Essentia-St. Joseph's Medical Center, Directors Council, 2020-present
- Lakes Area Music Festival Board, Board Member 2022-present
– Brainerd Area Chamber of Commerce, 2016-present, Board Member and Chair
– Mount Ski Gull, Board Member, 2014-2019
– Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Brainerd Lodge #615
– Zonta International, 1999–2018
– Jaycees, Brainerd, 1998–1999
– Aitkin/Crow Wing County Bar Association, 2000–2001, President 
– Aitkin/Crow Wing County Bar Association, 1999–2000, Vice-President

Virginia J. Knudson
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DAVID V. HURT, Associate

David has been practicing law since 2012 representing individuals and businesses in civil litigation. After law school David began a clerkship with Minnesota District Court Judge John G. Melbye in Bemidji. In his career David has gained extensive experience working at law firms in Minneapolis, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania which included complex corporate litigation, business litigation, construction litigation, and aviation litigation. His vast experience utilizing alternative dispute resolution enables him to effectively and efficiently achieve favorable outcomes for his clients.


Areas of Practice:


- Business Litigation

- Construction Litigation

- Property Law & Real Estate

- Contract Disputes

- Personal Injury

- Probate/Trust Disputes

- Landlord/Tenant

- Family Law

  - Divorce

  - Adoption


Education:

- Florida Coastal School of Law, Jacksonville, Florida, 2012, J.D.

- University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota, 2009, B.S.


Bar Admissions:

- Minnesota 2012

- U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota, 2018


Professional Memberships:

- Minnesota State Bar Association

- Brainerd Jaycees

- Business Networking International

- Brainerd Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce

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SAMUEL D. CLAUSEN, Associate

Born and raised in St. Cloud, Minnesota, Sam is thrilled to return to Central Minnesota after passing the bar exam in 2024. Sam's diverse experience spans roles with the Douglas County Attorney’s Office (Civil Division), a Nebraska lobbying firm, Hudl, and the University of Nebraska Civil Clinic. Through these positions, he gained valuable exposure to various areas of law, including civil litigation, policy advocacy, and client counseling. Early in his legal career, Sam is eager to leverage his skills and experiences to deliver effective and personalized legal solutions for BSKK’s clients.


Areas of Practice:


- Business Litigation

- Construction Litigation

- Property Law & Real Estate

- Contract Disputes

- Personal Injury

- Probate/Trust Disputes

- Landlord/Tenant

- Family Law

 


Education:

- University of Nebraska College of Law, Lincoln, Nebraska, 2024, J.D.

- Concentration in Real Estate and Business Transactions

- North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota, 2019, B.S.

- Honors: Magna Cum Laude

- Majors: Political Science and Management Communication


Bar Admissions:

- Minnesota 2024


Professional Memberships:

- Minnesota State Bar Association


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