Experience for Rob Stefonowicz
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Litigation Experience 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. 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. Mortgage Foreclosure Priority Dispute When three large commercial lenders initiated a mortgage foreclosure priority dispute, the defendant turned to Larkin Hoffman. 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. Appeal of Special Assessments for Public Improvements Homeowners turn to Larkin Hoffman to represent them in special assessment appeals. 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. |

