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Michael D. Klemm

Email KlemmM@seversonsheldon.com
Phone (952) 953-8832
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Kristi Thompson
telephone (952) 953-8829

MSBA Board Certified

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Michael D. Klemm | Associate

Michael Klemm represents real estate developers and associations regarding creation and management of condominiums, townhouses, single-family home associations, and master-planned communities combining residential neighborhoods with commercial or recreational property. He assists clients with drafting and amending association governing documents, enforcing covenants and regulations, collecting assessments, and general corporate and management issues.

In addition to his community association law practice, Michael represents clients in connection with real estate transactions, land use regulation, residential and commercial development, real estate financing, title examination, environmental matters and eminent domain. 

 

 

Professional Recognition

  • MSBA Board Certified Real Property Law Specialist
  • Recognized in the 2008, 2009 and 2010 Minnesota Rising Stars® lists, a designation given to only 2.5 percent of Minnesota attorneys each year.
  • BV Peer Review Rated for ethical standards and legal ability by Lexis-Nexis Martindale-Hubbell.
  • Qualified Neutral for mediation and arbitration under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice.

 

Professional Memberships

  • Minnesota State Bar Association
    • Real Property Law Section
    • Alternative Dispute Resolution Section
  • Dakota County Bar Association
  • Christian Legal Society
    • Board of Directors, Minnesota Chapter
  • Community Associations Institute
    • Chairman, Minnesota Legislative Action Committee

Education

  • University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., cum laude
    • Honors in legal research and writing
    • Environmental Law Moot Court
  • University of Minnesota - Morris, B.A. (Psychology), with high distinction
    • National Merit Scholar
    • Honors Program

Court Admissions

  • State of Minnesota
  • United States District Court, District of Minnesota

Community Involvement

  • City of Shakopee Planning Commission / Board of Adjustment and Appeals
  • Assistant Scoutmaster, Boy Scout Troop 619

Publications | Presentations

  • MCIOA Amendments in a Nutshell, Minnesota Community Living, May/Jun. 2010. Read the Article
  • In the Hot Seat: Making Board Decisions, Minnesota Community Living, Jan./Feb. 2010.  Read the Article
  • Featured in KARE-11 TV news report: Solar Panels Pit Homeowners Against Associations (2009).
  • Seminar: Legal Framework for Enforcing Governing Documents, Community Association Training Services (2009).
  • Seminar: 2009 Legislation Impacting Common Interest Communities, Community Association Training Services (2009).
  • Seminar: Foreclosure of Assessment Liens, Community Associations Institute (2009) .
  • Seminar: Legislative Update, Community Association Training Services (2009).
  • Guest speaker regarding Mortgage Foreclosure, AM 980 KKMS, Seeking Precedence – A Christian Perspective on Legal Issues (2009).
  • Collecting Assessments in Hard Times, Minnesota Community Living, Jul./Aug. 2008. Read the Article
  • "Top 10" Annual Checklist for Homeowners' Associations, Minnesota Community Living, Mar./Apr. 2008. Read the Article
  • Seminar: Ethics, Conflict of Interest, and Apparent Authority, Community Associations Institute (2007).
  • Seminar: Minnesota Statutes and Court Rules Regarding Mediation, Institute for Christian Conciliation (2006).
  • Seminar: Legal Considerations Regarding Conciliation under Minnesota Law, Institute for Christian Conciliation (2005).
  • Tips & Traps: CIC Disclosure, Minnesota Bench & Bar, October 2004.