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Julie is a litigator in Larkin Hoffman’s real estate department, having gained a focus on that practice before and while attending law school, through positions as a paralegal and as a law clerk, including at the League of Minnesota Cities. She assists clients with a far-reaching range of needs, from complex real estate disputes, to premises liability, litigation arising from commercial and regulatory transactions, and land use approvals. Bar Admissions Minnesota, 2008 U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota, 2009 U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit, 2009 U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin, 2011 Professional Associations & Memberships State Bar Association Hennepin County Bar Association MN Crew Minnesota Women Lawyers Education University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, 2008 J.D., magna cum laude University of Wisconsin, LaCrosse, WI, 1999 B.A., With Highest Honors Previous Experience Before law school, Julie worked as a paralegal at a general practice law firm and provided litigation support in real estate, commercial, criminal and family law disputes, in addition to assisting clients seeking or opposing governmental entitlements for land uses. She was also a paralegal at a personal injury law firm. During law school, Julie clerked within the litigation department at the League of Minnesota Cities, as well as with Larkin Hoffman's Real Estate Litigation Department. She was also a Student Director for the school's Maynard Pirsig Moot Court and an extern to Hennepin County Judge George F. McGunnigle.
Service Areas
Litigation Real Estate, Land Use and Resources |
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Real Estate, Land Use and Resources Experience
Court Issues Decision Favorable to Tenant
Facing eviction, a tenant retained Larkin Hoffman attorney Julie Nagorski for representation. Ms. Nagorski presented evidence and arguments showing that the landlord improperly attempted to raise the rent and that the landlord could not evict the tenant on the basis of other claims, which were not included in the eviction complaint and did not amount to material breaches of the lease. Following a trial, the Court accepted the evidence and arguments and issued a decision favorable to the client.
Ordinance Banning Billboard Extensions Ruled Unlawful
Property owners opposed to a city ordinance contacted Larkin Hoffman for litigation support. The Minnesota city had attempted to enforce an ordinance banning billboard extensions and a billboard owner had challenged the ordinance in federal district court as unconstitutional and unenforceable because the city adopted it without first discussing its advantages and disadvantages.
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.
Litigation Experience
Building Owner Compensated for Lost Rent and Inventory Costs
James Susag and Julie Nagorski recently obtained an award of substantial damages for the owner of a large manufacturing building following a four-day trial. After service of a writ of recovery, the occupant of the property required several weeks to remove its equipment and inventory. The award compensates the owner for lost rent and inventory costs.
Court Issues Decision Favorable to Tenant
Facing eviction, a tenant retained Larkin Hoffman attorney Julie Nagorski for representation. Ms. Nagorski presented evidence and arguments showing that the landlord improperly attempted to raise the rent and that the landlord could not evict the tenant on the basis of other claims, which were not included in the eviction complaint and did not amount to material breaches of the lease. Following a trial, the Court accepted the evidence and arguments and issued a decision favorable to the client.
Protecting Small Business Owners’ Confidential Information
The owners of small businesses located in four Midwestern states contacted Larkin Hoffman for support in protecting confidential information pertaining to their businesses, which operate under licenses for trademarked names and marks.
Supreme Court Rejects Claim for Vested Rights to Sign Built Under City Permit Issued in Error
Reliance on a written permit and considerable expenditures, alone, are insufficient to create a vested right in a construction project according to a recent Minnesota Supreme Court decision.
"As Is" Clauses Do Not Equal Iron-Clad Protection
Julie Nagorski discusses how the standard "as is" clause does not provide absolute protection from all claims regarding the condition of property and what steps should be taken to protect against potential liability.
Mergens Serves as Program Vice Chair and Panel Moderator for ABA Conference: State and EPA Perspectives for Region Five
Mike Mergens moderated a discussion on RCRA and solid waste current issues at the ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources Conference -- "State and EPA Perspectives on Environmental Issues in Region Five."
Attorneys Published in Inside Energy Blog
Mike Mergens and Julie Nargorski discuss the United States Supreme Court decision that strikes down the government’s attempt to broaden CERCLA liability.
Larkin Hoffman Women's Networking Event at the Minneapolis Central Library
The Larkin Hoffman women attorneys hosted a professional networking event at the the Minneapolis Central Library. The annual event strives to connect women with women to foster professional relationships.Larkin Hoffman Women's Networking Event
The Larkin Hoffman women attorneys hosted a professional networking event at the Target Field Metropolitan Club.
