Messick Law, PLLC

Attorney B. Steven Messick

Steven is a top-rated attorney serving clients across the State of Minnesota for more than ten years. He is an experienced litigator, counselor, and mediator, who finds practical solutions for difficult problems faced by his clients. Steven advocates for clients in probate and civil litigation cases, including related matters such as trust and estate litigation, construction and business disputes, guardianship and conservatorship implementation and actions involving real property. Steven also serves as a mediator in family, probate, and civil disputes.

Steven is a former Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Judge Thomas M. Neuville (Rice County - Retired). He is an adjunct professor of Law at the Mitchell Hamline School of Law. Prior to practicing law, Steven served as an assistant to a U.S. Congressman, and later, held various advisory positions for State and Federal candidates and Officeholders. Steven has been recognized as a Rising Star since 2019 and a Super Lawyer since 2021. 

Bar Admissions:

• Minnesota, 2009
• North Dakota, 2009
• Minnesota Supreme Court
• U.S. District Court District of Minnesota, 2019
• U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit, 2019
• United States Supreme Court, 2022

Education:

• Hamline University School of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota
  • J.D.
  • Honors: magna cum laude
• Hamline University School of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota
  • Certificate in Dispute Resolution
• Hamline University, Saint Paul, Minnesota
  • B.A. - 2003
  • Major: Political Science

Professional Memberships and Achievements:

• Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA), Governing Council, Member, 2017 to Present
• American Bar Association (ABA), House of Delegates, Member, 2015 to 2017
• Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA), Judiciary Committee Member, 2017 to Present
• Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA), Fifth District Ethics Committee, Investigator, 2017 to Present
• Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA), Greater Minnesota Section, Council Member, 2016 to Present
• Minnesota State Bar Association, Delegate to the American Bar Association House of Delegates, 2015 to 2017
• Fifth District Bar Association, President, Vice President, Treasurer, 2013 to 2016
• Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA) - Fifth District, President, Vice President, Treasurer, 2013 to 2016
• City of Cottage Grove, MN, Planning Commissioner, 2007 to 2012
• City of Cottage Grove, MN, Chairman, 2009 to 2011
• City of Cottage Grove, MN, Vice-Chairman, 2011 to 2012
• The Supreme Court of Minnesota Board of Continuing Legal Education, Member, 2021 to Present

Attorney Bethany Rubis

Bethany represents clients across a number of practice areas, including trust and estate, civil, business, and estate planning matters. She is a zealous advocate and works hard to find personalized and creative solutions for each of her clients.

Prior to joining Messick Law, she represented trustees and debtors-in-possession in the litigation of avoidance actions and other bankruptcy and insolvency matters. Bethany's background also includes work in employment and business litigation. During law school, Bethany clerked for family law and criminal defense firms and volunteered through the Minnesota Justice Foundation and the Cordoza Society.

Bar Admissions:

• Minnesota, 2016
• U.S. District Court District of Minnesota, 2017

Education:

• Mitchell Hamline School of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota
  • J.D.
  • Honors: Deans List for Academic Excellence
  • Honors: CALI Award of Excellence for Products Liability and Criminal Procedure
• College of Saint Benedict, St. Joseph, Minnesota
  • B.A.
  • Honors: Deans List for Academic Excellence
  • Major: Psychology

Professional Memberships and Achievements:

• Minnesota Bar Association
• International Women’s Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation (IWIRC)

Attorney Jessica Hafemeyer

Jessica is 2001 graduate of Augsburg College and 2004 graduate of William Mitchell College of Law. She started her legal practice with Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services and opened her own practice in Faribault in June 2010.

Jessica is admitted to practice in all state courts in Minnesota and the United States Federal District Court for the District of Minnesota. She is a qualified neutral under rule 114 of the Minnesota Rules of Practice. Jessica is active in the Faribault and Northfield communities, serving on the Board of Directors for the HOPE Center, the domestic violence resource center for Rice County, from 2008 – 2014; past Vice President for the All About Action chapter of Business Network International (BNI); member of the Faribault Chamber of Commerce; past board member, coach, and Director of Northfield Volleyball Club.

Jessica’s former law office was named the Faribault Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year for 2015. She is also a North Star Lawyer for 2016, 2017, 2019, 2021, and 2022 for completing at least fifty (50) hours of annual pro bono legal services. She has received special commendation for her pro bono work from the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Minnesota on two occasions.

Jessica is a resident of Dundas and enjoys spending time with her family and being outside. She also actively volunteers in many different causes in her church and community.

Bar Admissions:

• Minnesota
• U.S. District Court District of Minnesota

Education:

• William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota
  • 2004
• Augsburg College
  • 2001

Professional Memberships and Achievements:

• All About Action chapter of Business Network International (BNI), past Vice President
• MSBA Family Law Section

Attorney Atiya Oberoi

Atiya represents clients in a variety of practice areas including business, civil, and trust and estate litigation, as well as probate and estate planning matters. She is passionate about advocating for her clients and helping them overcome challenges.

Prior to joining Messick Law, she attended Law School at the St. Thomas School of Law and completed her undergrad in Business and Finance at the University of Minnesota. Atiya’s background also includes work in Corporate finance including financial and securities analysis. She aims to combine her business and legal knowledge to find innovative solutions for her clients.

Atiya lives in Minneapolis with her partner and in her free time she likes to read, travel, and spend time with family and friends.

Bar Admissions:

• Minnesota, 2024