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Public Finance <br />We help design financing to fund growth and <br />thoughtful change. <br />Kennedy & Graven is a leading firm in all types of <br />public financing. The firm has offered continuous <br />services as bond counsel since 1958. We have <br />represented more than 250 local government clients <br />in Minnesota and other states as bond counsel for all <br />types of financing transactions, including: <br />General obligation bonds <br />Governmental revenue bonds <br />Private activity revenue bonds <br />Tax increment bonds <br />Lease purchase financing <br />Hospital and other health care revenue bonds <br />Housing revenue bonds <br />Educational revenue bonds <br />Public Utility Law <br />We represent the interests of municipalities and <br />school districts throughout Minnesota on a full <br />range of matters pertaining to rates and agreements <br />for electric power, natural gas, telephone, and cable <br />television services. <br />Township Law <br />Governing boards of townships grapple with a wide <br />range of legal issues — matters that are often unique <br />to townships or significantly different from their city <br />counterparts. <br />Kennedy & Graven represents many townships <br />throughout the state in various matters including: <br />General Township Law <br />Planning, zoning, roads, cartways, bridges, ordinances, <br />joint powers agreements, contracts, data practices, <br />town board administration, and urban towns. <br />Municipal Bonds <br />General obligation bonds, including bonds to finance <br />infrastructure and equipment. <br />Litigation <br />Land use disputes, construction, ordinance <br />enforcement and other court matters. <br />Construction Law <br />We counsel on construction contracts, contract <br />administration, and dispute resolution. Representative <br />projects include road and utility improvements, parks <br />and amenities, wells, reservoirs, school buildings, <br />libraries and other public buildings. <br />Litigation and Appeals <br />We provide litigation and appellate services for <br />municipalities, schools and private clients in state <br />and federal court. <br />Our litigation attorneys are experienced in trial work <br />for a variety of cases, including land use, construction, <br />employment and commercial disputes. <br />School Law <br />School Districts must comply with a large variety of <br />state and federal laws that are directed specifically to <br />schools and education. <br />Kennedy & Graven represents numerous school districts <br />in various matters including general legal matters, <br />school bonds and litigation. Representation includes: <br />Student Issues <br />Discrimination, harassment claims, equal protection <br />claims and parental rights. <br />Employment Law <br />Employee discipline and discharge, discrimination, <br />harassment claims and teacher tenure issues. <br />Business and Real Estate <br />Competitive bidding, contracts, public <br />communication and land acquisition. <br />Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining <br />Negotiations, agreements, arbitration, mediation, <br />strike plans and preparation. <br />Special Education <br />Due process hearings, state and federal actions and <br />appeals, mediation and litigation. <br />Public Finance — Bonds <br />Construction <br />Contracts <br />Litigation <br />The Attorneys <br />Our attorneys are knowledgeable and experienced in <br />multiple areas of public law, so we can offer immediate <br />and effective advice on a wide range of public law matters. <br />Professional accomplishments of Kennedy & Graven <br />attorneys include the following: <br />• Attorneys who have been designated <br />SuperLawyers' ' by Minnesota Law and Politics. <br />• Attorneys experienced in representation before the <br />Minnesota Court of Appeals, Minnesota Supreme <br />Court and Federal Appellate courts. <br />• Attorneys certified by the Minnesota State Bar <br />Association as Real Property Law Specialists. <br />David J. Kennedy influences the firm by his <br />understanding and respect for the important role <br />that local government has in our society; for his <br />genuine interest in public law; and for a law practice <br />philosophy that emphasizes keeping clients informed <br />through effective communication. <br />David L. Graven was a law professor, politician, and <br />trial attorney and was extremely active in public <br />policy dialogue. He loved being on the leading <br />edge of the law and had great enthusiasm for public <br />affairs. He had high standards for excellence and an <br />unparalleled ability to bring out the best in others. <br />One of David Graven's favorite sayings was "upward <br />and onward." His spirit lives on at Kennedy & <br />Graven. <br />For more information, please call any of our attorneys <br />at 612 - 337 -9300 or toll -free at 1- 800 - 788 -8201 <br />