Experienced Representation in Eminent Domain Issues

Eminent Domain • Inverse Condemnation • Assessment Appeals

Taking of private property for public use is a controversial topic, further clouded by recent state legislation and a U.S. Supreme Court ruling.

Clients throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin turn to the St. Paul and Minneapolis eminent domain attorneys of Kelly & Lemmons, P.A. for knowledgeable representation. We represent landowners contesting condemnation proceedings as abuse of authority or disputing the government's valuation of the property, and also defend cities that are seeking to condemn and reclaim legitimately blighted properties.

Patrick J. Kelly has practiced law for 31 years, with extensive experience in municipal law, including a successful Court of Appeals decision on behalf of clients in eminent domain.* He is joined by Chad D. Lemmons, who offers 25 years of experience in condemnation and real estate law, and other members of the firm well-versed in municipal law, land use and eminent domain.

Through mediation, litigation, or arbitration, Kelly & Lemmons, P.A. seeks solutions to these complex property rights matters:
• Challenging or defending eminent domain proceedings
• Negotiating appropriate value for condemned land, or appealing land valuations
• Petitioning for inverse condemnation when property is effectively taken by a government entity through rezoning for incompatible use, restricting access or obstructing right of way, adverse drainage, or other action
• Disputing inverse condemnation

Assessment Appeals
Our firm has successfully represented a number of clients in appealing assessments for water and sewer utilities, new roads or improvements. In many cases, we have negotiated reduced assessments by disputing the benefit to the affected property.

Achieving solutions to these issues requires our attorneys to have a working relationship with engineers, appraisers, real estate professionals, municipal administrators and council members. Kelly & Lemmons, P.A. has forged these relationships over several decades of active involvement and legal advocacy in the communities we serve.

Contact the St. Paul and Minneapolis eminent domain attorneys for effective and cost-efficient resolution of your condemnation, valuation, or assessment issue.