Attorneys

Michael D. Klemm | Associate

Michael Klemm is a Real Property Law Specialist certified by the Minnesota State Bar Association. He represents families, small businesses, nonprofit corporations, banks, real estate developers, contractors, homeowners’ associations and municipalities in connection with real estate transactions, land use regulation, residential and commercial development and common interest communities. In addition to his law practice, Michael serves on his local planning commission and board of adjustment and appeals, volunteers for Community Associations Institute in leadership and government relations, and frequently lectures and writes on real estate and community association topics.

Professional Recognition

MSBA Board Certified Real Property Law Specialist
Recognized in the 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 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
- Member of MCIOA Committee, Real Property Law Section
- Alternative Dispute Resolution Section
Dakota County Bar Association
Christian Legal Society
Community Associations Institute
- Board of Directors, Minnesota Chapter
- 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., 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
City of Shakopee Board of Adjustment and Appeals
Assistant Scoutmaster, Boy Scout Troop 619

Publications | Presentations

Seminar: Avoiding Legal Landmines, Community Associations Institute (2011).
MCIO Reshuffled, Minnesota Community Living, Jul./Aug. 2011. Read the Article
Replacement Reserves: Assessing the Alternatives, Minnesota Community Living, Mar./Apr. 2011. Read the Article
Home Warranty Dispute Resolution, Minnesota Community Living, Nov./Dec. 2010. Read the Article
Seminar: Summary of 2010 Amendments to Minnesota Common Interest Ownership Act, Community Associations Institute (2010).
MCIOA Amendments in a Nutshell, Minnesota Community Living, May/Jun. 2010.
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.
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.

Attorneys

7300 West 147th Street, Suite 600
Apple Valley, Minnesota 55124-7580
T: (952) 432-3136
F: (952) 432-3780