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Primary Areas of Practice <br />Local Government Law <br />Municipal Law <br />School Law <br />Township Law <br />Public Finance <br />Real Estate <br />Municipal Bonds <br />Economic Development and Redevelopment <br />Public Utility Law <br />Eminent Domain <br />Litigation and Appeals <br />Housing Law <br />Environmental Law <br />Employment <br />Construction Law <br />Kennedy <br />C H A R T E R ED <br />470 U.S. Bank Plaza <br />200 South Sixth Street <br />Minneapolis, MN 55402 <br />612.337.9300 Main <br />612.337.9310 Fax <br />1.800.788.8201 Toll Free <br />www.kennedy-graven.com <br />Kennedy <br />Local Government Law <br />Great cities, schools and townships do not come about <br />by accident. They are built, one detail at a time, with <br />a clear vision of the future that extends far beyond <br />the current generation. Even though many people do <br />not know our firm by name, the quality of our work <br />makes a difference in the quality of life for thousands <br />of citizens in Minnesota. <br />Kennedy & Graven, Chartered combines the tradition <br />and history of two of the state's leading law firms in <br />the fields of local government law, public finance, and <br />development. The attorneys of LeFevere, Lefler, <br />Kennedy, O'Brien, & Drawz, P.A. (founded in 1958), <br />joined Holmes & Graven, Chartered (founded in 1973), <br />in 1989. Today, Kennedy & Graven stands as the <br />largest Minnesota law firm that practices primarily in <br />local government law. <br />Municipal Law <br />Kennedy & Graven is the designated city attorney for <br />cities representing over 380,000 residents. Kennedy <br />& Graven works with many additional cities for their <br />special needs including public finance and litigation <br />and also represents special authorities, such as EDAs <br />and HRAs. <br />We help with complex or controversial land use issues <br />that require thoughtful, experienced representation. <br />Our firm has been called upon for our knowledge <br />in controlled growth plans, subdivision regulations, <br />zoning ordinances, adult uses, and planned unit <br />developments. <br />Our attorneys assist with the entire economic <br />development and redevelopment process, including <br />development agreements, land acquisition and all <br />types of financing. <br />Our attorneys also practice in the areas of construction, <br />employment, ordinance enforcement, and land use <br />disputes. <br />We counsel communities in the financing and <br />management of housing. Our practice includes <br />public housing, Section 8 housing, housing <br />cooperatives, senior housing and housing for persons <br />with disabilities. <br />Our firm also assists in acquisition of land by the <br />public to ensure that infrastructure is available to <br />support a strong economy and quality of life. <br />Our municipal law practice includes: <br />General Counsel <br />Development and Redevelopment <br />Land Use <br />Housing <br />Litigation <br />Eminent Domain <br />Employment and Personnel <br />Utilities <br />Environmental Law <br />Municipal Bonds <br />Public Finance <br />At Kennedy & Graven, we believe in thoughtful <br />financial stewardship. We know that luxurious <br />overhead does not provide a better product for our <br />clients. Our billing rates reflect that philosophy. <br />