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• • FIRM BACKGROUND Firm name and contact information: Ratwik, Roszak, & Maloney, P.A. 300 U.S. Trust Building 730 Second Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55402 (612) 339 -0060 phone (612) 339 -0038 fax www.ratwiklaw.com Brief History and Description of Firm: Twenty -one years ago, Paul Ratwik, John Roszak, and Patricia Maloney formed their own firm. Prior to that, all had extensive experience in government law. Since its founding, the firm has expanded and built its practice representing local governments on the strength of its attorneys and dedication to its clients. The firm now has twenty -two full -time practicing attorneys; fourteen are shareholders and eight are associate attorneys. A breakdown of each attorney's areas of practice is attached as Attachment 1. The firm also has one paralegal who is devoted to municipal work, as well as four secretaries and three office staff. Ratwik, Roszak & Maloney, P.A. focuses its practice on local government law. We take pride in representing cities, counties, towns and school districts throughout Minnesota. Our reputation and expertise in government law has led the State of Minnesota to retain us for representation on special matters. Billings to municipal clients were, on average, 99% of our firm's total billings in 2007. That percentage has remained consistent for at least the last five years. Our attorneys provide a full range of legal services and have expertise in all areas of law affecting cities, including, but not limited to: • General municipal law • Land use planning, zoning, and development • Public sector labor and employment law • Public contracting law • Open Meeting Law and Data Practices Act • Real estate acquisition (including the use of eminent domain) • Ordinance and policy drafting and analysis • Environmental law • Municipal litigation