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Our attorneys provide high-quality legal representation to both businesses and individuals in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. Whether your legal needs involve complex business litigation or day-to-day advice on consumer matters, we are committed to exceeding your expectations. We offer a broad range of legal services, and we provide value to our clients through individual attention and reasonable hourly rates. Whether preparing for trial, drafting an estate plan, or negotiating a deal, we make our clients' concerns, our concerns.
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Spotlight: Dakota County Family Law Mediation

Attorney Emily Fox Williams and William Bosch of Trust Point, Inc. present community estate planning seminar titled "Estate Planning: Planning for Your Child's Future."

Attorney Michael D. Klemm presents seminar titled "Summary of 2010 Amendments to Minnesota Common Interest Ownership Act" for Community Associations Institute.

Five Severson Sheldon attorneys recognized in 2010 Minnesota Super Lawyers® list.

Severson Sheldon announces that Attorney Thomas Donely has been certified as a Real Property Specialist by the MSBA.

Attorney Loren Solfest recertified as MSBA Certified Real Property Law Specialist.

Attorney Michael D. Klemm elected to Board of Directors of the Minnesota Chapter of Community Associations Institute.

Attorney Michael D. Klemm contributes article MCIOA Amendments in a Nutshell to Minnesota Community Living Magazine. Read the Article

Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Michael G. Dougherty to the current vacancy on the Commission on Judicial Selection.

Attorney Michael D. Klemm begins four-year term as member of the City of Shakopee Planning Commission / Board of Adjustment and Appeals.

Attorney Matthew Schaap assists client in obtaining a $325,312.50 arbitration award following a six-day arbitration.

Attorneys Loren Solfest and Matthew Schaap assist clients in obtaining judgment of $212,121.49 at summary judgment in commercial real estate litigation.

Attorney Michael D. Klemm contributes article In the Hot Seat: Making Board Decisions to Minnesota Community Living Magazine. Read the Article

Severson Sheldon assists client in obtaining summary judgment of dismissal and an award of $196,628.64 in attorney fees and expenses in Ohio federal patent litigation.

Severson Sheldon is pleased to announce that Attorney Christine J. Cassellius has been elected as shareholder of the firm. (Press Release)

Attorney Mike Molenda elected District Governor of International Association of Lions Clubs (District 5M-6). (Press Release)

Attorneys Loren Solfest and Matthew Schaap assist clients in obtaining summary judgment of dismissal of a claim for a $104,000 real estate commission.

Attorney Loren M. Solfest elected as Board Chair for Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce for 2010 calendar year.

Minnesota Supreme Court reappoints attorney Robert B. Bauer to Lawyers Professional Responsibility Board for three-year term.

Attorney Michael D. Klemm presents seminars titled “2009 Legislation Impacting Common Interest Communities” and “Legal Framework for Enforcing Governing Documents” for Community Association Training Services.

Five Severson Sheldon attorneys recognized in 2009 Minnesota Super Lawyers® list.

Attorney Michael D. Klemm presents seminar titled "Foreclosure of Assessment Liens" for Community Associations Institute.

Attorney Michael D. Klemm presents seminar titled “Legislative Update 2009/2010” for Community Association Training Services’ Annual Law Seminar.

Attorney Michael D. Klemm elected Chairman of the City of Shakopee Environmental Advisory Committee.

Severson Sheldon attorneys Bob Bauer and Matthew Schaap assist mortgage lender in obtaining summary judgment of dismissal in case involving alleged class action claims under the Minnesota Consumer Fraud Act and Minnesota Deceptive Trade Practices Act.

Minnesota Lawyer names attorney Robert Bauer 2008 "Attorney of the Year" for assisting clients in obtaining a $22,685,638.08 judgment against the operators of a fraudulent real estate investment scheme. Read Article.

Attorneys Stephen Ling, Christine Cassellius, Michael Klemm and Matthew Schaap named to 2009 Minnesota Rising Stars® list by Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine.

Attorneys Terrence A. Merritt and Emily Fox Williams speak on estate planning issues at a free seminar hosted by Berean Baptist Church.

Attorney Gary Huusko announces election as Chairman of The District 196 Foundation, Inc.

Attorneys Bob Bauer, Stephen Ling, Tom Donely, and Jessica Sanborn assist plaintiffs in obtaining a $22,685,638.08 judgment against Geoffrey Thompson, Nancy Thompson, Joseph Cole, and James Abbott—the principals of the Investment Properties of Minnesota corporate entities—for fraudulent investment schemes targeting Minnesota residents. View Star Tribune Article.

Six Severson Sheldon attorneys recognized in 2008 Minnesota Super Lawyers® list.

Attorney Michael D. Klemm contributes article Collecting Assessments in Hard Times to Minnesota Community Living Magazine. Read the Article

Legal Assistance of Dakota County, Ltd. nominates attorney Christine J. Cassellius for recognition by the Minnesota Supreme Court based on her significant contributions to serving the legal needs of low-income clients in Dakota County.

After a two-day summary jury trial, attorneys Robert B. Bauer and Jessica L. Sanborn assisted homeowners in obtaining a $195,000 settlement from the City of Farmington, Barbarossa & Sons, Inc., and Northern Dewatering, Inc. The homeowners' asserted the claim for relief when their home was damaged by the City’s Main Street Reconstruction Project.

Severson Sheldon announces that Attorney Brian J. Wisdorf has been certified as a Real Property Specialist by the MSBA.

Attorneys Loren M. Solfest and Jessica L. Sanborn successfully opposed an appeal by a developer against a homeowner where the developer breached its agreement to purchase homeowner’s property. The Minnesota Court of Appeals affirmed the District Court’s decisions in favor of the homeowner, including findings that the homeowner was entitled to consequential damages and to attorneys’ fees for the developer’s breach. See Horace Mann Ins. Co. v. Ferguson, et. al., A07-1055, 2008 Minn. App. Unpub. LEXS 648 (Minn. App. June, 3, 2008).

Attorney Loren M. Solfest was honored by the Minnesota Valley YMCA as he completed his second term as a board member. Loren has been actively involved in area YMCAs over the last two decades and has served as chair and member of the board for the Minnesota Valley YMCA in Burnsville and the Southwest Area YMCA in Eagan. Over the years, he has received various awards, including the 2004 All Star Award from the Minnesota Valley YMCA and the Distinguished Leader Award in 1997 from the Southwest Area YMCA.

Michael G. Dougherty was recently nominated and unanimously accepted for an appointment to a five-year term on the Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Board of Trustees. Saint Mary's is a private, Catholic institution founded in 1912. The University's undergraduate campus is located in Winona and its Bachelor completion, graduate, professional, and certificate programs are offered in Winona, Minneapolis, Rochester, greater Minnesota, Wisconsin and Nairobi, Kenya.

Attorney Terrence A. Merritt speaks on estate planning issues at a free seminar hosted by White Funeral Home in Burnsville.

Severson Sheldon hosts "Business After Hours," an Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce event.

Attorney Robert B. Bauer speaks at NBI Seminar: A Step-by-Step Guide to Understanding Easements.

Attorney Michael D. Klemm appointed to Environmental Advisory Committee for the City of Shakopee.

Attorney Michael D. Klemm authors article, "Top 10" Annual Checklist for Homeowners' Associations, published in Minnesota Community Living. Read the Article

Severson Sheldon announces election of Attorney Stephen A. Ling as Shareholder.

Severson Sheldon announced as Grand Sponsor of Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce Grand Cabaret, a community fundraiser to be held on April 25, 2008 at Brackett's Crossing Country Club.

Attorney Loren M. Solfest begins term on Board of Directors for Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Attorney Brian J. Wisdorf assists homeowner in obtaining a judgment in the amount of $122,983.87 against a residential contractor for the contractor’s failure to perform.

Attorneys Sharon K. Hills and Stephen A. Ling selected as members of First Judicial District Ethics Committee.

Attorneys Stephen Ling, Christine Cassellius, Michael Klemm and Matthew Schaap named 2008 Minnesota Rising Stars® by Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine. Press Release

Attorney Michael D. Klemm receives BV peer rating, the highest rating awarded by Lexis-Nexis Martindale-Hubbell to attorneys admitted to the bar from 5-9 years.

Attorney Terrence A. Merritt speaks on municipal law issues at a seminar presented by the Minnesota Association of Townships Insurance Trust.

Star Tribune features story on Gary and Doris Schmitz of Farmington, clients of Severson Sheldon whose home was damaged by dewatering activities conducted by the City of Farmington.

Six Severson Sheldon attorneys recognized in 2007 Minnesota Super Lawyers® list .

Attorney Terrence A. Merritt begins three-year term for Augustana Care Corporation on the Board of Directors for Augustana Health Care Center of Apple Valley, Apple Valley Villa and Augustana Regent at Burnsville, LLC.

Attorney Michael E. Molenda attends International Association of Lions Clubs in Chicago, IL where former President Jimmy Carter highlighted the joint efforts of the Carter Foundation and the Lions through Campaign SightFirst II, a project designed to eradicate preventable blindness worldwide.

Severson Sheldon hosts "Business After Hours," a joint event of the Apple Valley and Lakeville Chambers of Commerce.

Attorney Terrence A. Merritt speaks on Health Care Directives at a seminar in Lakeville, MN presented by Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Inc.

Attorney Loren M. Solfest receives AV peer rating, the highest rating awarded to attorneys by Lexis-Nexis Martindale-Hubbell.

Attorney Brian J. Wisdorf speaks at NBI seminar: Resolving Problems and Disputes on Construction Projects.

Attorney Michael D. Klemm presents Community Associations Institute seminar on ethics.

Severson Sheldon announces the re-election of Michael G. Dougherty as firm President.

Severson Sheldon announces the re-election of Michael G. Dougherty, Loren M. Solfest, Sharon K. Hills and Robert B. Bauer to the firm's Board of Directors.

Severson Sheldon announces the election of attorney Annette M. Margarit as Shareholder.

Minnesota Supreme Court appoints attorney Robert B. Bauer to Lawyers Professional Responsibility Board for three-year term.

Governor Tim Pawlenty reappoints attorney Michael G. Dougherty to Judicial Selection Commission.

Attorneys Ryan J. Bies and Jessica L. Sanborn admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota.

Attorney Matthew J. Schaap named a 2007 Minnesota Rising Star® for his work in Business Litigation.

Attorney Robert B. Bauer appointed to serve as Special Master in Dakota County civil litigation.

Severson Sheldon attorneys finalize work on litigation materials prepared for Total Litigator, a new resource for Minnesota attorneys coming soon from LexisNexis®.

Five Severson Sheldon attorneys recognized in 2006 Super Lawyers® list .

Attorneys Stephen A. Ling and Michael D. Klemm certified as Real Property Specialists by the MSBA.

Severson Sheldon hosts "Business After Hours," a monthly event organized by the Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Severson Sheldon hosts its 20th Anniversary Celebration at the Dakota County Western Service Center in Apple Valley.