Attorneys
Julie has worked with all levels of government, and this experience allows her to be an excellent advocate for her clients. Julie practices in all areas of regulatory law, including land development, state and local financing, environmental permitting, energy and health care. Julie's practice often takes her to the state capitol, where she has extensive experience lobbying the Minnesota legislature and state agencies. Bar Admissions Minnesota, 2005 U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota Appointments City of St. Paul Planning Commission, 2011-2014 Vice Chair, Zoning Committee (Appointee of St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman) Professional Associations & Memberships Lobbyist Panel Member, Leadership Twin Cities Board of Directors, Minnesota Land Trust United States Green Building Council - Minnesota Chapter General Circle Member Chair, Advocacy Committee Emerging Green Builders, Past Networking Committee Co-Chair Co-Chair, 7th Annual Greening the Heartland Conference http://www.greeningtheheartland.org/ Past Board of Directors, Prairie Oaks Institute National Association to Prevent Sexual Abuse of Children (NAPSAC) Past Chair, Board of Directors Young Leader, Urban Land Institute Member, Sensible Land Use Coalition Member, Minnesota Government Relations Council Member, Minnesota State Bar Association Member, Minnesota Women Lawyers Education William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, MN, 2005 J.D., cum laude Winona State University, Winona, MN, 1998 B.S., cum laude Certifications LEED® AP BD+C Prior Employment General Counsel/Policy Director - NAPSAC Committee Administrator - State and Local Government Operations, Minnesota State Senate Legislative Assistant - Senator Linda Higgins, Minnesota State Senate Staff Assistant - U.S. Senator Paul Wellstone Honors Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal's “40 Under Forty,” 2012 Rising Star,® Super Lawyers magazine, 2008-2010 (formerly known as Minnesota Law & Politics magazine) Additional Links
Service Areas
Government Relations and Administrative Law Real Estate, Land Use and Resources |
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Real Estate, Land Use and Resources Experience
Inclusion of Roadway Improvement Funding in State Bonding Bill
The need for road improvements near the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota, prompted a group of Bloomington officials, landowners and legislators to contact Larkin Hoffman for support.
Drive-Thru Lane Approvals
A national retail food chain seeking to add drive-thru lanes turned to Larkin Hoffman for support. The Larkin Hoffman team, including Julie Perrus and Bill Griffith, led by Tom Alexander, represented the retailer in obtaining land use approvals from cities and landowners for adding drive-thru lane improvements at locations in Minnesota, New York and Texas.
Acquisition of Prime Land for City Development
When the City of Columbus sought to acquire 84 acres of prime freeway land for development, the city turned to its City Attorney firm, Larkin Hoffman.
Government Relations and Administrative Law Experience
City Council Approves Restaurant Drive-Through Project
When Panera needed approval from the City of Eagan, Minnesota, to put in place a drive-through window at an existing restaurant location, the company turned to Larkin Hoffman for support just days before a planning commission hearing. After the commission voted unanimously to deny the necessary approvals, the Larkin Hoffman team – led by Julie Perrus with assistance from Peter Coyle, Jerry Seck, Bob Long and Yinfei Wu – contacted city staff and council members about the matter. Despite the efforts of another entity to influence changes within the development, the city approved the project during a subsequent council meeting.
Inclusion of Roadway Improvement Funding in State Bonding Bill
The need for road improvements near the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota, prompted a group of Bloomington officials, landowners and legislators to contact Larkin Hoffman for support.
Historic Minnesota Jobs Bill Signed into Law
Larkin Hoffman attorneys assisted a coalition of contractors, builders, members of the building trades and professionals serving the construction industry in drafting measures in the 2010 Jobs Bill to stimulate new construction, renovation, and redevelopment.
To view information and materials presented at the Jobs Bill Seminar recently hosted by attorneys at Larkin Hoffman, click here.
Litigation Experience
Judicial Decision Determines Substance Abuse Treatment Center an Essential Service During Shutdown
Facing loss of funding due to the potential shutdown of Minnesota state government, a substance abuse treatment center contacted Larkin Hoffman.
2011 Legislative Update - Government Shutdown Looms
As of this update, state government is inching closer to a shutdown on July 1st. With no budget solution in place, and the Republican legislative leadership ideologically divided from the DFL Governor on a plan for the next biennium, it may seem premature to provide a report on the 2011 legislative session.
Possible Implications of a State Government Shutdown
The determination of core functions of the government is a balancing act that has been addressed most recently by the court in 2001 and 2005. In those years, under Governors Ventura and Pawlenty, a failure to resolve the state’s budget by July 1 led to brief government shutdowns. Concerns that this shutdown may last several weeks, or even several months, makes the determination of core functions even more critical.
Governor Dayton's Veto Pen Finds Its First Target
It only took Governor Mark Dayton two hours to reject the first bill to reach his desk, vetoing the Republican majority’s first attempt at budget-cutting. House File 130, passed by the House and Senate on party-line votes, would have cut more than $901 million in state spending and extended the cuts made during last year’s special session.
The Legal and Business Case for LEED Certification in the Post-Recession World
Julie Perrus, LEED® AP BD+C and Mike Mergens, LEED® AP co-authored an article published in Business Law Today, an online resource for the ABA Business Law Section. Entitled, "The Legal and Business Case for LEED Certification in the Post-Recession World," the article offers guidance to property owners, contractors, business tenants, and consumers as to what it means to own, build, or occupy a LEED® certified building or home in the post-recessionary economy. Read article.
Ethanol in Minnesota: An Ongoing Success Story
Peder Larson and Julie Perrus discuss the future of ethanol in the Minnesota Real Estate Journal.
State Passes Historic Jobs Bill
Peter Coyle and Julie Perrus authored an article entitled "State Passes Historic Jobs Bill Legislation" in the June 2010 issue of the Minnesota Real Estate Journal. The article highlights the the range of incentives the bill provides that local governments and developers can take advantage of over the next several years.
Reforming Environmental Review
Peder Larson and Julie Perrus discuss reforming the environmental review process in the January 2010 issue of Bench & Bar of Minnesota.
Teaching an Old Dog New Tricks about "Green"
Larkin Hoffman attorneys discuss sustainability issues facing businesses/landowners and the outlook for the future of green building in the Minnesota Real Estate Journal.
How to Get a Slice of the Economic Stimulus Pie
Bill Griffith and Julie Perrus discuss how small businesses can still tap an infusion of federal and state money from the federal stimulus plan in the August 2009 issue of Upsize magazine.
Sustainable Neighborhood Development in Minnesota, a Leadership Opportunity
Julie Perrus and Joey Vossen clarify the role the USGBC, state and local regulations play in the LEED-ND rating system in the Minnesota Real Estate Journal.
ARRA Stimulus Package Offers Narrow Industry Focus for Minnesota
Mike Mergens and Julie Perrus discuss the limited focus for stimulus package dollars for the vertical construction and development industries, and how the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 currently being debated in the U.S. House could increase money available.
The Use of Buffers - At What Point Does a Buffer Become a Taking?
Julie L. Perrus discusses the balancing act between property rights and environmental protection in the use of wetland and shoreland buffers in the February issue of Minnesota Real Estate Journal.
CapitolWatch - Session Preview 2009
The CapitolWatch Session Preview highlights 2009 Minnesota Legislative issues.
Annexation Laws Change As Cities, Towns Seek Balance
Julie Perrus reviews the 2006 Minnesota Legislature's changes to the states annexation laws, which went into August 1.
Midwest Real Estate News Names Larkin Hoffman 'Best of the Best'
Larkin Hoffman is proud to announce the firm's inclusion in Midwest Real Estate News' 2012 'Best of the Best.' Larkin Hoffman was included with 28 other firms that have a significant influence and reputation within the real estate industry.
Larkin Hoffman Names New Shareholders
Larkin Hoffman Daly & Lindgren Ltd. is pleased to announce that Julie L. Perrus and Michael J. Mergens have been elected as shareholders of the firm.
Perrus Included in Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal's '40 Under Forty'
Larkin Hoffman is proud to announce that Julie Perrus has been included in the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal's “40 Under Forty” in 2012. Honorees are among the top business leaders, entrepreneurs, and activists in the Twin Cities who have demonstrated leadership and community involvement. 2012 “40 Under Forty” honorees were chosen from a group of over 350 nominees
Perrus Appointed Vice Chair of Zoning Committee by St. Paul Mayor Coleman
St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman appointed Larkin Hoffman attorney, Julie Perrus, as Vice Chair of the City of St. Paul Zoning Committee, a sub-committee of the Planning Commission. Perrus was appointed to the Planning Commission in 2011.
St. Paul Mayor Coleman Appoints Perrus to Planning Commission
St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman appointed Larkin Hoffman attorney, Julie Perrus, to the City of St. Paul Planning Commission. Perrus will be sworn in on January 21, 2011.
Perrus Elected to Minnesota Land Trust Board of Directors
Julie Perrus has been elected to serve on the board of the Minnesota Land Trust, a private, non-profit conservation organization that works to preserve natural and scenic heritage in Minnesota by permanently protecting lands and waters primarily through conservation easements. For more information about Minnesota Land Trust, click here.
Perrus Quoted in Article Entitled, "The Great Bluff Divide Still on County's Agenda"
Julie Perrus was quoted in the Winona Post regarding a legal opinion she authored for the Bluff Land Environment Watch (BLEW) which highlights a municipality's right to protect bluffland without the fear of successful lawsuits from property owners.
Perrus Given Two Circle of Excellence Green Volunteer Awards by USGBC Minnesota Chapter
Julie Perrus was honored on July 20, 2010 by the US Green Building Council Minnesota Chapter for her outstanding service to the organization.
Perrus Co-Chairs 2010 Greening the Heartland Planning Committee
Julie Perrus is Co-Chairing the 2010 Greening the Heartland Planning Committee. The conference is scheduled for May 19-21, 2010, and is co-presented by the Minnesota chapter of USGBC and Minnesota Green Communities, a unique partnership and opportunity to “bridge” bring people together around green building and design from all across the region.
2010 Minnesota Law & Politics Rising Stars
Eight Larkin Hoffman attorneys selected for the 2010 Minnesota Law & Politics Rising Stars® list.
Three Attorneys Earn LEED AP Certification
Joey Vossen, Julie Perrus, and Mike Mergens achieve LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) accreditation, making Larkin Hoffman the law firm with the most LEED accredited attorneys in Minnesota.
Perrus Speaks on Future of Commercial Real Estate
Julie Perrus slated to discuss events at the Minnesota Legislature that will impact commercial real estate.
Eight Larkin Hoffman Attorneys Selected as 2009 Rising Stars
Eight Larkin Hoffman attorneys named to the Minnesota Law & Politics Rising Stars® list.
Larkin Hoffman Attorneys Named as 2008 Minnesota Law & Politics Rising Stars
Nine Larkin Hoffman attorneys have been named to the 2008 Rising Stars list published by Minnesota Law & Politics magazine.
Perrus Elected President of NAPSAC Board
Julie Perrus was elected president of the board of directors for the National Association to Prevent Sexual Abuse of Children.
Larkin Hoffman Covers Eminent Domain Legislation in MN
Larkin Hoffman attorneys and Rick Collins, Vice President of Development at Ryan Companies, discussed the new eminent domain legislation in Minnesota.
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.
Jobs Bill Breakfast Seminar
Bill Griffith, Michael Schley and Julie Perrus discussed how the Jobs Bill signed into law on April 1, 2010, can stimulate business for companies or communities.
Larkin Hoffman Attorneys Discuss Impact of Federal Stimulus Package on Green Development and Sustainability
Julie Perrus, Mike Mergens and Joey Vossen will discuss the federal stimulus package and its impact on green development and sustainability as part of an Emerging Green Builders seminar series.
Eminent Domain Legislation in Minnesota
Join Larkin Hoffman attorneys and Rick Collins, Vice President of Development at Ryan Companies, as they discuss the new eminent domain legislation in Minnesota. This seminar will review the new law and the impact it will have on real estate development, small businesses, land owners and city and state officials in Minnesota.
