Steve Dunn
Steve Dunn Senior Neutral
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Overview

Steve Dunn

Steve Dunn was a litigator for over 20 years before becoming a full-time mediator in 2019. His law practice focused on business litigation, trade secrets, non-competes, wage disputes, and all forms of employment discrimination. In addition to private companies and educational institutions, Steve represented municipalities and public officials in cases involving the First Amendment, public records, and constitutional torts.

Steve practiced extensively in the North Carolina business court and federal courts including the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court. He taught at the Charlotte School of Law and has visited numerous undergraduate and law school classes as a guest lecturer.

As a mediator, Steve’s passion for his work and dogged pursuit of settlement has broadened his practice beyond business litigation and employment to include product liability, class actions, catastrophic injury and wrongful death, franchise disputes, professional malpractice, real estate, and construction.

Stylistically, Steve is persistent and engaged, tirelessly exploring opportunities for resolution before, during, and after the mediation. He takes a flexible approach, tailored to the needs of each case. A student of dispute resolution, Steve has written and presented on motivational techniques, practical strategies for lawyers, and the psychology of change. He is also a contributor and host of the Charlotte Ledger Podcast.

Education

  • Duke University 1995
  • UNC-Law 1998

Admitted to Practice

  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals
  • North Carolina State and Federal Courts

Professional or Trade Affiliations

  • North Carolina Chapter of the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals Member, 2021
  • North Carolina Bar Association
  • Mecklenburg County Bar Association
  • NCBA Dispute Resolution Section Council

Honors and Awards

  • Business North Carolina Legal Elite – Labor and Employment
  • Chambers and Partners – Labor and Employment
  • Super Lawyers
  • Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year”

Publications

Speaking Engagements

  • Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Employment Law: Insights and Innovations; “Tips and Tricks to Maximize Success when Mediating Employment Law Matters,” 2024 SC Bar Convention – Employment & Labor Law Section, January 19, 2024
  • “Top 5 Tips for a Successful Mediation,” Miles Mediation & Arbitration CLE, April 26, 2023
  • “Going From Good To Great: The Golden Rules of Negotiation,” NCBA Dispute Resolution Section Annual Meeting, March 18, 2022
  • “Gift Ideas for Opposing Counsel,” Mecklenburg County Bar Labor & Employment Section, December 9, 2021
  • “Virtual Mediation,” Charlotte International Arbitration Society Fall Symposium, October 21, 2021
  • “Mediation in the Age of Covid,” DRI Products Liability Conference, August 21, 2021
  • “Bracketology: Using Conditional Offers to Settle Your Case at Mediation,” Mecklenburg County Bar CLE, June 30, 2021
  • “The First 90 Days: Changes in the Employment Landscape Under the Biden Administration,” Mecklenburg County Bar CLE, April 21, 2021
  • “Technology in Mediation: Present and Future,” North Carolina Bar Association Dispute Resolution Section Annual Meeting, March 12, 2021
  • “The Case for Early Mediation,” Mecklenburg County Bar, October 22, 2020
  • “The Basics of Motivational Interviewing,” Mecklenburg County Labor & Employment Section Annual Meeting, February 21, 2020

Community Involvement

  • Board Chair, Plaza Midwood Neighborhood Association 2004-2006
  • Board Chair, Carolina Actors Studio Theatre 2009-2016
  • Carolina Crown Board of Directors, 2008-2012
  • Board Chair, BOOM Festival 2018-2020
  • Girls Rock Board of Directors 2018-2021

Podcasts

Rates and Fees

Rates - Steve Dunn

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North Carolina Rates 4hr Min. Georgia Rates4hr Min.
2 Party Case: $300 per party; per hour 2 Party Case: $350 per party; per hour
3 Party Case: $200 per party; per hour 3 Party Case: $325 per party; per hour
4 Party Case: $150 per party; per hour 4 Party Case: $300 per party; per hour
5+ Party Case: Flat Rate Available Upon Request 5+ Party Case: Flat Rate Available Upon Request

Travel time and expenses, including meals and lodging, billed separately and split equally among the parties at the Neutral's hourly rate.
Pre/Post Consultation & Document Review: Hourly Mediation/Arbitration Rate

Mediation Admin Fees
Atlanta Mediation Admin Fee - $300 per party
Charlotte Mediation Admin Fee - $200 per party

MEDIATION CANCELLATION POLICY

Mediations cancelled within 10 days of the mediation will be charged a cancellation fee of $1000. However, mediations cancelled, rescheduled or settled within 24 hours of the mediation will be charged 4 hrs. of the Neutral's hourly rate . Cancellation fees shall be sent to the cancelling party unless otherwise agreed to by the parties.