Kennedy, Karen C.

Patrick J. Kelly is President at Kelly & Lemmons. He has practiced law for over 30 years. Mr. Kelly obtained his juris doctor degree from Creighton University School of Law in 1975. Mr. Kelly attended National University of Ireland, with honors, and graduated from Marquette University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1971. Mr. Kelly is licensed to practice before all Minnesota and Wisconsin courts, Federal District Courts in both states, the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court of the United States.

From 1986 through present, Mr. Kelly has devoted approximately 60% of his work to municipal law. Mr. Kelly's current representation of municipal entities includes Gem Lake, Little Canada, North Oaks and Taylors Falls, in addition to the Townships of White Bear and Eureka.

Mr. Kelly is aware of the importance of well balanced, orderly, affordable and high quality attractive community development. Mr. Kelly, through his prior and current clients, has extensive experience in land use planning, property development, eminent domain issues, condemnation issues and acquiring properties for community projects such as parks, community centers, and public improvements.

Mr. Kelly has established relationships with many Members of Congress and Senate, as well as local lawmakers, He also has a strong relationship with financial institutions and recognizes the importance of economic vitality in the community. Mr. Kelly assisted bond counsel for the issuance of debt-related instruments and has provided opinions to clients as requested. He has also provided opinions to various cities regarding procedures and compliance with bonds. In addition, Mr. Kelly is a recognized and sought-after arbitrator of labor contract and employment disputes, as well as being a frequent speaker at local and state bar functions.

Mr. Kelly's current representation includes the Minnesota State High School League and the Teamsters Public and Law Enforcement Employees' Union, Local 320. Mr Kelly's general counsel practice has included development of employment policies, employee seminars, labor negotiations, general advisory assistance, civil service commissions, and frequent lectures on ethics, sexual harassment and discrimination.

Mr. Kelly has served as Assistant Corporate Counsel and Prosecutor to the City of New Brighton, Assistant Prosecutor to the City of White Bear Lake, and he was the City Attorney for the City of Maplewood for over 30 years. In addition, he was Special Counsel to the City of Osseo on eminent domain matters, and was Special Counsel to the City of St. Croix Falls in connection with the Chisago Project and Northern States Power's (Xcel) power line matters.