Andrew J. Pieper

Andrew J. Pieper is a partner in Stoel Rives’ Litigation group in Minneapolis who represents multinational corporations, small businesses, and individuals in complex commercial litigation and appellate matters. Pieper handles disputes that require detailed factual development, strong written advocacy, and strategic attention to business consequences. His work has included cases producing precedential decisions in federal and Minnesota appellate courts. He helps clients evaluate litigation risk, develop case strategy, and pursue practical resolutions when important commercial relationships become contested.

Pieper earned a J.D. from the University of St. Thomas School of Law in 2008. His legal education supports work involving complex civil litigation, appellate briefing, jurisdictional questions, and commercial disputes. He was admitted to practice in Minnesota in 2008 and maintains an active litigation practice. His training in legal research, writing, and advocacy supports cases that can involve extensive records, contested legal standards, and issues requiring careful presentation before trial and appellate courts.

Pieper represents clients in commercial litigation and appeals and has worked on matters involving trade secrets, unfair competition, jurisdiction, and other business disputes. His appellate experience includes successful results in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, the Minnesota Court of Appeals, and the Minnesota Supreme Court. He also contributes pro bono service and has argued matters involving individual rights. This experience gives him perspective on both business litigation and public-interest advocacy.

Andrew J. Pieper combines commercial litigation, appellate experience, and pro bono service in a practice focused on complex disputes. Pieper serves clients ranging from large corporations to small businesses and individuals, adapting litigation strategy to the legal issues and practical stakes involved. His work emphasizes careful analysis, persuasive writing, and preparation for trial and appeal. He helps clients navigate high-stakes conflicts and pursue defensible, well-supported positions in state and federal courts.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Stoel Rives LLP
• Member, Minnesota State Bar Association
• Member, State Bar Association of North Dakota
• Member, Federal Bar Association
• Co-Chair, Nativity County Fair (2024-2025)
• Former Member, Nativity of Our Lord (St. Paul, Minnesota) Pastoral Council

Licensed State

• Minnesota
• North Dakota

Education

• University of St. Thomas School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD) Cum Laude
• University of St. Thomas
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Aquinas Scholar

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