St Paul MN Real Estate Attorneys

Twin Cities | Western Wisconsin

Effective Solutions in Real Estate Law

The St. Paul and Minneapolis real estate attorneys of Kelly & Lemmons, P.A. apply decades of experience and creative strategies in resolving development and other real estate issues for clients in Minnesota and western Wisconsin.

Shareholder Chad D. Lemmons is a Board-Certified Real Property Law Specialist with 30 years of experience. He is joined by the partners and associates of our firm who are deeply experienced in municipal law, administrative law and related practice areas. Our firm provides solutions for Twin Cities developers, businesses, individual property owners, and landlords in a full spectrum of legal matters.

Property Rights

When development infringes on the rights of individual property owners, Kelly & Lemmons, P.A. stands ready to defend the landowner through mediation, arbitration or litigation.

• Quiet title disputes - When a dispute arises regarding who owns the title to a piece of property, a quiet title action may be necessary to resolve the problem. Filing a quiet title action will disclose if there are any unpaid tax liabilities, liens, defects, or boundary disputes associated with a piece of property. If multiple parties claim ownership of a piece of property or in cases of adverse possession, a quiet title action can resolve the issue.
• Boundary disputes - Disputes surrounding property lines, easements, or land use involve a number of considerations. Our attorneys counsel and represent clients in regard to adverse possessions, easements, and prescriptive easements as they arise in boundary disputes.
• Mechanics' liens - If a property owner fails to pay a contractor for completed work, the contractor can place a mechanic's lien on the property to collect what is owed them. Once a lien is placed on the property, the property cannot be sold until the lien is settled either through a direct payment or payment from the sale of the property itself. In cases where a subcontractor is used, if they are not paid a lien may be placed on the property as well. Our attorneys are experienced in handling mechanic's liens and are prepared to settle disputes through mediation or litigation.
• Property taking (eminent domain, inverse condemnation)
• Foreclosures

Commercial and Housing Development

Kelly & Lemmons, P.A. advises commercial developers, including Fortune 500 companies, and municipal entities, in:

• Land development (acquisition, improvements)
• Zoning, rezoning, land use and permits
• Appeals of zoning board decisions
• Municipal entitlement work
• Condemnation and eminent domain
• Commercial and industrial development
• Multi-family housing development
• Single-family homes
• Senior housing co-ops
• Condominium conversions

Landlord/Tenant Issues

Kelly & Lemmons, P.A. represents commercial and residential landlords and real property managers through court order or alternative dispute resolution:

• Actions for eviction
• Lease agreement cancellation
• Unlawful detainer (eviction process)

Contact the St. Paul, Minneapolis and western Wisconsin attorneys of Kelly & Lemmons, P.A. to arrange a consultation about your legal matter.