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'-1 .~ 'UJ " "l- e -1 ") .J ] [J ~ LJ U [J J r-J-' ; L. J F.~i-.. .~ iJ J ] J d (2) Real Estate and Leasing We have represented purchasers, sellers, and lenders on a regular basis in connection . with all aspects of the acquisition, sale and financing of commercial, . industrial and residential real property. We have negotiated, prepared and reviewed commercial leases for our municipal clients and many of our business clients. This has included representation of parties in major lease negotiations with developers of major office buildings and shopping centers. We have represented several major corporations in "negotiations and litigation relating to lease violations and other real property'disputes. (3) Preparation of Development and Redevelopment" During our tenure as City Attorney for Circle Pines, Circle Pines has been transformed into a fully developed community. We have been closely involved in all development in Circle Pines and Lexington, and have consequently negotiated, prepared and review~d development contracts, and supervised the other legal aspects of several commercial and residential develop- ments. We recently assisted the City of Circle Pines on a major redevelopment project. Lexington was the first City in Minnesota to fully utilize a new cooperative designation for manufacture home communities. We assisted the City to redeveloping our largest manufactured home community into a cooperative. We have also worked on numerous blight and building removal matters. Contract Litigation . We have litigated a wide variety of contract disputes in State and Federal court at both the trial and appellate levels. The litigation has involved issues involving real estate purchase agreements and contracts for deed; stock and asset purchase agreements; leases; business brokerage agreements; shareholder agreements; indemnification agreements regarding environmental, premises liability, and other issues; restrictive covenants; and commercial loan agreements. Labor and Employment Law We have substantial experience in the area of employment law representing both employees and employers. This work primarily involves disability and discrimination work. We have regularly worked with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and have been listed as a preferred attorney by the Minnesota Department of Human Rights since 1995. The representation has includeEl=local employers in employment actions such as Wells Fargo Banks and the Valley Automotive Group, and Blaine employer, Life's Companion, p.e.A., Inc. - Miscellaneous Matters We have handled many matters on behalf of our clients that are not mentioned elsewhere in this proposal. These matters" include the following: * Financing and construction of a new City Hall in Circle Pines. -6-