Steven D. McGee - Fresno, CA
Steven D. McGee is a premier business trial lawyer and the managing partner of Fennemore in Fresno, California. With more than four decades of high-stakes courtroom experience, he represents commercial enterprises, developers, contractors, and agribusinesses in complex business litigation, construction disputes, and commercial real estate matters throughout the Central Valley.
Premier Business Trial Lawyer in Fresno, California
When high-stakes commercial disputes arise, enterprises across the Central Valley turn to proven trial counsel. Steven D. McGee serves as the Office Managing Partner of Fennemore in Fresno, bringing more than forty years of courtroom litigation experience to business entities, real estate developers, contractors, and agribusiness leaders. Licensed by the California State Bar since 1976, he has litigated complex civil matters before state and federal trial courts, appellate venues, and arbitration panels. If you need to hire an attorney with exceptional business acumen and courtroom readiness, his counsel offers unmatched guidance.
Comprehensive Practice Areas in Commercial and Real Estate Law
Steven D. McGee provides focused, decisive representation across multifaceted commercial arenas, delivering proactive risk mitigation alongside formidable dispute resolution:
- Business Litigation and Corporate Disputes: Serving as one of the Central Valley's leading business litigation lawyers, he handles partnership disputes, shareholder conflicts, fiduciary duty breaches, trade secret misappropriation, and unfair business practices.
- Contract Disputes and Enforcement: As experienced contract lawyers, his practice addresses breach of contract, commercial lease violations, supplier disagreements, and licensing disputes through aggressive courtroom advocacy and strategic settlement negotiations.
- Construction Law and Contractor Representation: Representing general contractors, subcontractors, developers, and design professionals, he manages construction defect claims, mechanics liens, stop notices, delay damages, change order conflicts, and public works bidding issues.
- Commercial Real Estate Litigation: As trusted commercial real estate lawyers, he assists clients in resolving title disputes, commercial lease enforcement, purchase agreement conflicts, easement contests, and zoning challenges across Fresno and surrounding counties.
- Agribusiness Disputes: Rooted in the agricultural heartland, he represents growers, shippers, packing houses, and farm management companies in supply chain breaches, crop damage claims, and commercial farming contracts.
- Alternative Dispute Resolution: In addition to courtroom trials, Steven McGee serves as a distinguished arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association, helping businesses achieve efficient, binding resolution in complex commercial and construction arbitrations.
Recognized Legal Authority and Professional Distinctions
Steven D. McGee earned his Juris Doctor from the University of San Diego School of Law following his undergraduate degree in Business Administration from California State University, Fresno. He holds the prestigious AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting the highest level of professional excellence. Selected to Northern California Super Lawyers from 2006 to 2026, he has also been honored among the Top 100 Attorneys in Northern California. A frequent speaker for Lorman and NBI seminars, he educates attorneys and judges on trial techniques, mechanics liens, and commercial litigation remedies.
Results-Driven Counsel for Expanding Enterprises
Collaborating with Fennemore's expansive Western regional network spanning numerous offices, Steven McGee combines local Fresno accessibility with institutional legal firepower. Corporate clients looking to find an attorney who pairs practical negotiation skills with formidable trial capabilities benefit from clear communication, responsive case management, and transparent fee arrangements. Whether your company faces immediate commercial litigation or requires counsel on high-value real estate development, his Fresno office stands ready to defend your enterprise.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the upscale Bullard / Palm Bluffs neighborhood of north Fresno, California, situated at the corner of North Palm Avenue and East Nees Avenue.
Building Location
This is a premium three-story Class A commercial office building known as River Bluff I, built in 2005 and covering approximately 72,540 square feet. It is situated adjacent to Spano Park and offers scenic views of the San Joaquin River parkway.
Parking Details
Clients have access to a spacious on-site surface parking lot surrounding the building, which includes about 100 free surface spaces and 40 covered parking spaces.
Public Transit
Served by Fresno Area Express Route 26 (Palm / Butler); nearest stop is at SW Palm - Palo Alto.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter the main lobby through the building's front entrance, which is fully wheelchair accessible. Take the elevator to the Third Floor and check in with the receptionist at Fennemore.