Stephen O. Steve Plunkett

Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants

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Minneapolis, Minnesota

36+ years experience

Bassford Remele

Updated: Dec 25, 2025

Contact Information

612-376-1635

https://www.bassford.com/people/stephen-o-plunkett

Fifth Street Towers, 100 South 5th Street, Suite 1500, Minneapolis, MN 55402-1254

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Bio

Steve Plunkett concentrates his practice in health care and sexual misconduct defense, bringing nearly 30 years of experience to his role as litigator and counsel.Mr. Plunkett has defended health care and other clients in hundreds of cases involving bodily injury or the death of residents in group homes and assisted living or skilled nursing facilities. His health care team obtained a defense verdict in 2017 in a significant pressure wound injury case. Mr. Plunkett also represents corporations sued for their employees’ sexual misconduct. Recently, he obtained a favorable resolution of several high-profile cases involving former high school students’ sexual abuse claims.Mr. Plunkett is Chair of the Defense Research Institute’s Law Institute, where he oversees national seminars on health care law topics including long-term care, medical liability, and other related topics.Mr. Plunkett is a member of Bassford Remele's Compensation Committee and Chair of its Strategic Planning Committee. Steve Plunkett concentrates his practice in health care and sexual misconduct defense, bringing nearly 30 years of experience to his role as litigator and counsel.Mr. Plunkett has defended health care and other clients in hundreds of cases involving bodily injury or the death of residents in group homes and assisted living or skilled nursing facilities. His health care team obtained a defense verdict in 2017 in a significant pressure wound injury case. Mr. Plunkett also represents corporations sued for their employees’ sexual misconduct. Recently, he obtained a favorable resolution of several high-profile cases involving former high school students’ sexual abuse claims.Mr. Plunkett is Chair of the Defense Research Institute’s Law Institute, where he oversees national seminars on health care law topics including long-term care, medical liability, and other related topics.Mr. Plunkett is a member of Bassford Remele's Compensation Committee and Chair of its Strategic Planning Committee. Steve Plunkett concentrates his practice in health care and sexual misconduct defense, bringing nearly 30 years of experience to his role as litigator and counsel. Mr. Plunkett is Chair of the Defense Research Institute’s Law Institute, where he oversees national seminars on health care law topics including long-term care, medical liability, and other related topics. Mr. Plunkett is a member of Bassford Remele's Compensation Committee and Chair of its Strategic Planning Committee.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

Minnesota

State Capital

Saint Paul

Highest Court

Minnesota Supreme Court

Bar Association

Minnesota State Bar Association

Typical Consultation

$150-$300

Typical Hourly Range

$250-$450/hr

Fee Model Notes

Hourly or flat-fee billing is common.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants, Minneapolis (2026)
Lawyer of the Year: Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants, Minneapolis (2023)
Lawyer of the Year: Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants, Minneapolis (2021)
Recognized: Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Recognized: Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
Practice Area: Elder Law
Practice Area: Health Care Law
Practice Area: Litigation - Health Care
Practice Area: Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
Special Focus: COVID-19