Real Estate Experience
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Larkin Hoffman Successfully Represents Real Estate Brokerage Firm in Exclusive Leasing Agreement Dispute James Susag and Julie Nagorski successfully represented a real estate brokerage firm in prosecuting its claims that an owner of a multi-unit building breached the exclusive leasing agreement and caused it to suffer significant monetary damages. Following a successful opposition to a vigorous motion for summary judgment, they recently negotiated a settlement of the claims, allowing the brokerage firm to obtain substantial compensation for its damages. Larkin Hoffman Represents Lender in Eviction Dispute After Foreclosure Representing a lender after foreclosure of its mortgage against a multi-unit building, Julie Nagorski recently obtained favorable decisions allowing the two remaining occupants to be evicted. Full Compensation for Damages Secured for Contractor in Construction Dispute Rob Stefonowicz secured a very favorable settlement for a contractor client in a contract dispute arising out of a construction project in western Minnesota. Favorable Verdict for Construction of Duluth Western Middle School Larkin Hoffman successfully defended Duluth Public Schools in a lawsuit brought by several citizens who opposed the construction of Duluth’s Western Middle School. Real Estate Litigation Team Defends Commercial Construction Company A commercial construction company facing damage claims turned to Larkin Hoffman for support. The Larkin Hoffman real estate litigation team successfully defended the company against claims that its construction of a condominium had damaged the neighboring property owners’ common wall. College Campus Purchase/Construction Projects A non-profit arts college seeking to purchase some land contacted Larkin Hoffman for support. The Larkin Hoffman team, led by Tom Alexander, assisted the college in the purchase of the last parcel of land – needed to complete ownership of its multi-block inner city campus – from a difficult holdout property owner. Successful Jury Verdict in Transportation Case After battling the Minnesota Department of Transportation for nearly eight years in his attempt to seek just compensation for the client’s land that was taken for a highway project, this client turned to Larkin Hoffman for litigation support. Multi-Million Dollar Settlement Secured for Property Owner in Long-Running Special Assessment/Regulatory Taking Disputes with City of Rochester After five years of litigation, Gary Van Cleve and Rob Stefonowicz successfully settled two lawsuits on behalf of property owner/client Frank Kottschade against the City of Rochester that will result in Kottschade recovering over $5.6 million in cash and development benefits. Litigation Opposing Land Development Fees Larkin Hoffman forces settlement from a city on claims of violations of state law and breach of contract arising out of development approvals to which the city sought to attach substantial lot development fees. Common Interest Community Defective Design and Construction Larkin Hoffman pursues claims on behalf of a townhome associate for defective construction under the Minnesota Common Interest Community Act against a large, national homebuilder. Real Estate Taxation Larkin Hoffman represents three of the largest shopping malls in the upper Midwest in their protest of real estate taxes. Mortgage Fraud and Flipping Larkin Hoffman defends a national title insurance company in federal court in connection with a mortgage fraud and flipping scheme. Commercial Leasing Dispute Larkin Hoffman Real Estate Litigation team defends a super-regional shopping mall in connection with claims it misrepresented estimated real estate taxes in its commercial lease. Conditional Use Permit Larkin Hoffman pursues conditional use permit for a new telecommunications tower on behalf of a national wireless phone company. Sale of Raw Land Site Along High-Growth Development Corridor A property owner relies on Larkin Hoffman's Real Estate team in the sale of land, including buildings, to a developer for future commercial development in connection with a new freeway interchange. Land Purchase Dispute Larkin Hoffman's Real Estate team member obtains judgment for developer at trial and on appeal. |