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Michael David Klemm
About Michael
Biography
I am a real estate attorney at Hellmuth & Johnson. I help people when they need a real estate specialist to guide them through the complex issues that are involved when they purchase, sell, lease, finance or improve real estate. My clients include real estate developers, residential and commercial builders, business owners, community banks and associations.
Real estate owners and developers benefit from my experience on the other side of the table in land use regulation matters. Prior to joining Hellmuth & Johnson, I represented several Minnesota cities and worked closely with city planners and engineers regarding zoning, subdivision and development. I also served as chairman of several municipal boards and commissions, including a planning commission, board of adjustment and appeals, and environmental advisory committee.
I have represented clients in hundreds of real estate transactions, including residential and commercial purchases and sales, leases, easements and financing. I achieved board certification as a Real Property Law Specialist from the Minnesota State Bar Association in 2006, and I was recognized on the Minnesota Rising Stars list by Magazine and Twin Cities Business every year from 2008 through 2013.
My work in the area of common interest communities includes advising developers regarding creation of condominiums, mixed-use developments and master-planned communities; drafting and amending governing documents; and general representation of homeowners associations. I am a past president of the Minnesota Chapter of Community Associations Institute, and I serve on legislative committees that influence community association law at the state capitol.
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Licensed in Minnesota for 26 years
State: Minnesota
Acquired: 1999
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Location
Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC
8050 West 78th Street, Edina, MN, 55439
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Posted by Mark | February 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney
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thorough, efficient, communicative.
We hired Michael Klemm to guide us through a more difficult commercial transaction. We were under a 1031 time crunch and MIchael did a fantastic job getting this completed in time. He was thorough, always followed through and knew when to negotiate. He found years old document errors needing corre...
Posted by Debbie | February 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney
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Fantastic Lawyer!
We recently purchased a building on a 1031 exchange. We were new at this and needed guidance in this complicated process. We were incredibly grateful that we had Michael for our lawyer. He was smart and extremely thorough, and didn’t miss any detail - big or small. He was also very kind and easy ...
Posted by Cynthia | July 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney
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Professional, kind and easy to talk to
Michael was great! He knows his work well, very professional and kind. He does not make assumptions and he is very easy to talk with about your concerns. Michael is very helpful in presenting the information back to you that he has discovered and knows potentially will cause problems for you. He u...
Posted by anonymous | May 6, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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Michael is a very knowledgeable real estate attorney. He took the time to review all my documents, and thoroughly clarified any questions I had. A real pleasure to deal with.
Posted by Phil | January 12, 2015
Michael Klemm Review by Community Dental Care CF
Michael is extremely heplful, knowledgeable and responsive to requests I have made of him. He follows up in specific areas where his expert advise is necessary. There have not been any issues or areas where Michael hasn't been able to assist in a reliable professional manner.
Michael David Klemm's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have worked with Michael who represents my client (a commercial real estate developer) in Minnesota, for years. He is very accessible, and his experience with local governments and careful consideration of all issues, plus his ability to work with everyone from title companies to contractors has helped us overcome many hurdles, and keep our transactions successful."
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Experience
Honors
2013
Minnesota Rising Star, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine
2012
Minnesota Rising Star, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine
2011
Minnesota Rising Star, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine
2010
Minnesota Rising Star, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine
2009
Minnesota Rising Star, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine
2008
Minnesota Rising Star, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine
2006
Certified Real Property Law Specialist, Minnesota State Bar Association
Work Experience
2010 - 2017
Member, Chairman, City of Shakopee Planning Commission
2010 - 2017
Member, Chairman, City of Shakopee Board of Adjustment and Appeals
2008 - 2010
Member, Chairman, City of Shakopee Environmental Advisory Committee
Associations
2019 - Present
Shakopee Area Chamber of CommerceChairman
2018 - Present
NAIOP Commercial Real Estate Development AssociationMember
2002 - Present
Minnesota State Bar Association, Real Property Law SectionMember
Minnesota State Bar Association, Real Property Law Section, Minnesota Common Interest Ownership Act Committee
Member
Community Associations Institute, Minnesota Chapter
Member, Past President
Community Associations Institute, Minnesota Legislative Action Committee
Chairman
Education
1999
University of Minnesota Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
University of Minnesota, Morris
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2019
Hellmuth & Johnson Seminar
Navigating Zoning and Subdivision Issues in Commercial Real Estate Transactions
2019
Hellmuth & Johnson Community Association Seminar
Running Effective and Efficient Board Meetings
2019
Community Associations Institute Minnesota Law Seminar
Amendment of Declaration: Supermajority Requirements and Potential Solutions
2018
Hennepin County Bar Association Continuing Legal Education
MCIOA Amendments: Preventative Maintenance Plans and Construction Defect Claims
2018
Hellmuth & Johnson Community Association Seminar
Preventative Maintenance Plans
2018
Community Associations Institute Minnesota Law Seminar
2018 Legislative Update
2017
Where You Live, AM 1280 The Patriot
Rental Restrictions and Director Conflicts of Interest
2017
Where You Live, AM 1280 The Patriot
Construction Defect Legislation
2017
Hellmuth & Johnson Community Association Seminar
Community Association Embezzlement
2017
Hellmuth & Johnson Community Association Seminar
Fair Housing Issues
2017
Community Associations Institute Minnesota Law Seminar
Preventative Maintenance Plans
2017
Community Associations Institute Manager Seminar
MCIOA Disclosure Requirements, Warranties and Legislative Issues
2016
Where You Live, AM 1280 The Patriot
Guest Speaker re: FCC Over-the-Air Reception Devices (OTARD) Rule
2016
Where You Live, AM 1280 The Patriot
Guest speaker regarding Short-Term Rentals in Common Interest Communities
2016
Fundamentals of Landlord Tenant Law
Landlord and Tenant Obligations
2016
Fundamentals of Landlord Tenant Law
Screening Prospective Tenants Effectively and Legally
2016
Community Associations Institute Manager Seminar
Regulation of Satellite Dishes, Antennas & Cable TV in Common Interest Communities
2015
Where You Live, AM 1280 The Patriot
Guest speaker regarding Group Homes for Persons with Disabilities
2015
Where You Live, AM 1280 The Patriot
Guest speaker regarding Dispute Resolution and Political Signs
2015
Community Associations Institute Minnesota Law Seminar
Construction and Maintenance of Streets, Sidewalks & Utilities
2015
Community Associations Institute Manager Seminar
The Legislative Process in Action
2014
Where You Live, AM 1280 The Patriot
Guest speaker regarding Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation
2014
Community Associations Institute of Minnesota Trade Show
Board Meetings
2013
Where You Live, AM 1280 The Patriot
Guest speaker regarding Condominiums
2013
Community Associations Institute Manager Seminar
Picking Up the Pieces After the Developer Walks Away
2013
Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce Legal Seminar (Panelist)
Commercial Leases
2012
Community Associations Institute Manager Seminar
Legislative Update (Panelist)
2012
Community Association Seminar
Budgeting, Reserves and Assessments
2011
Community Associations Institute Manager Seminar
Avoiding Legal Landmines
2010
Community Associations Institute Manager Seminar
Summary of 2010 Amendments to Minnesota Common Interest Ownership Act
2009
Seeking Precedence - A Christian Perspective on Legal Issues, AM 980 KKMS
Guest speaker regarding Mortgage Foreclosure
2009
KARE-11 TV news
Featured in KARE-11 TV news report: Solar Panels Pit Homeowners Against Associations
2009
Community Associations Institute Community Association Volunteer Leader Seminar
Foreclosure of Assessment Liens
2009
Community Association Training Services
Legislative Update
2009
Community Association Training Services
Legislation Impacting Common Interest Communities
2009
Community Association Training Services
Legal Framework for Enforcing Governing Documents
2007
Community Associations Institute Manager Seminar
Ethics, Conflict of Interest, and Apparent Authority
2006
Institute for Christian Conciliation
Minnesota Statutes and Court Rules Regarding Mediation
2005
Institute for Christian Conciliation
Legal Considerations Regarding Conciliation under Minnesota Law
Publications
2018
Minnesota Community Living Magazine
January 1 Deadline for Preventative Maintenance Plans, Schedules and Budgets
2017
Real Estate Agent Magazine
New CIC Disclosure Requirements Real Estate Agents Need to Know
2017
Hellmuth & Johnson Blog
Implementation of Minnesota’s Buffer Law: Alternative Practices
2017
Hellmuth & Johnson Blog
New Requirements Under MCIOA: Preventative Maintenance Plans and Construction Defect Claims
2017
Minnesota Community Living Magazine
Crossing the Line? Obtaining Building Permits for Decks in CIC’s
2016
Minnesota Community Living
Criminal Records and Fair Housing
2016
Common Ground, CAI's Magazine for Community Association Leaders
Quoted in article re: criminal history screening
2015
Minnesota Community Living
Coordinating Emergency Preparedness with Police and Fire
2015
Minnesota Community Living
Solar Legislation
2014
Minnesota Community Living
Contracts
2014
Minnesota Community Living
Know Where You're Going?
2013
Minnesota Community Living
Action Without Meeting / Meeting Without Action
2013
Minnesota Community Living
Efficient Meetings
2013
Common Ground, CAI's Magazine for Community Association Leaders
Ask the Experts: Money Grab
2012
Minnesota Community Living
Association Turnover: Making the Transition from Declarant Control
2011
Minnesota Community Living
Replacement Reserves: Assessing the Alternatives
2011
Minnesota Community Living
MCIOA Reshuffled
2010
Minnesota Community Living
In the Hot Seat: Making Board Decisions
2010
Minnesota Community Living
MCIOA Amendments in a Nutshell
2010
Minnesota Community Living
Home Warranty Dispute Resolution
2008
Minnesota Community Living
"Top 10" Annual Checklist for Homeowners' Associations
2008
Miinnesota Community Living
Collecting Assessments in Hard Times
2004
Bench & Bar of Minnesota
Tips & Traps: CIC Disclosure