Kelly & Lemmons, P.A. — Minnesota and Western Wisconsin

Leadership and Experience in Municipal Law

Our municipal law clients understand that effective governing requires trusted legal advice and foresight to meet current and anticipated obstacles to managing growth and development. The attorneys of Kelly & Lemmons, P.A. extend decades of experience and comprehensive knowledge of Minnesota and Wisconsin law pertaining to municipalities.

Representing cities and townships near St. Paul and Minneapolis, the municipal attorneys of our firm offer proactive solutions to complex issues, and insightful guidance in protecting our clientele from liability. We act as general counsel or special counsel to several entities in the Twin Cities area and western Wisconsin, attending council and committee meetings.

Kelly & Lemmons, P.A. serves as general legal counsel for the cities of Gem Lake and Taylors Falls, Minnesota, as well as White Bear Township. Our firm also has served as consultants on special projects for the cities of Osseo, Cottage Grove, and St. Croix Falls.

Shaping Municipal Policy
Nearly all of the attorneys of our firm are knowledgeable in municipal law, and our partners and associates practice in a diverse range of related fields, including real estate law, administrative law, eminent domain, corporate law and civil litigation. Senior Partner Patrick J. Kelly has practiced since 1975, including 28 years of steady guidance as city attorney for the City of Maplewood. Mr. Kelly was installed in 2006 as president of the Minnesota State Bar Association, in a position to influence state law and public policy on behalf of clients.

Representing Cities and Individuals in Municipal Law Matters
In addition to representing municipal entities, Kelly & Lemmons, P.A. also represents developers, landlords and property owners in municipal law issues. Except where conflicts of interest preclude our representation, our firm can represent either party in these matters:
• Drafting and revision of city ordinances
• Planning and zoning decisions
• Defending or contesting assessment appeals
• Land use density
• Permitted use and variance
• Condemnation proceedings
• Negotiation of joint powers agreements
• Creation of joint powers entities
• Drafting of mutual aid agreements
• Employee contracts and labor disputes

Litigation and Appeals
Our skilled trial lawyers are prepared to defend clients' interests through litigation, mediation and arbitration. Kelly & Lemmons, P.A. has appealed and won important decisions on behalf of clients before the Minnesota Court of Appeals and the State Supreme Court.

Contact the St. Paul and Minneapolis municipal attorneys of Kelly & Lemmons, P.A. to discuss your issue with our widely respected legal team.