Marc D. Simpson

Experience

Condemnation/Eminent Domain

Represented governmental entity responsible for condemning the land for the Minnesota Twins ballpark in downtown Minneapolis. This case is regarded as the largest single parcel eminent domain case in Minnesota history.

Represented owner of Gillette factory to obtain just compensation when its property was taken for a light rail maintenance facility in downtown St. Paul. Conducted 10 days of hearings before court-appointed commissioners. Obtained settlement of $4,650,000 (in addition to the money previously paid by Metropolitan Council for the quick-take), on behalf of the owners.

Represented public radio station adversely affected by noise and vibrations from light rail project.

Represented national shopping center owner in trespass and construction interference case arising out of the construction of the Central Corridor light rail line.

Representing numerous owners of property to obtain just compensation for taking of land for Southwest Light Rail project.

Real Estate Purchase Agreements

Represented Italian restaurant owner and operator in purchase agreement dispute with the City of St. Paul.  Successfully compelled the City to sell land to client through specific performance action.

Represented Fortune 500 national housing developer to enforce its rights to buy 225 acres of land in Maple Grove, Minnesota, for a price in excess of $16 million.

Commercial Landlord/Tenant

Regularly represents national shopping center REIT in lease enforcement cases involving approximately ten shopping centers in Minnesota.

Represented national motion picture exhibitor in claims against mall owner arising out of the complete interior demolition and renovation of the Eden Prairie Mall, resulting in interference with client’s business.

Represented national greeting card company in terminating business relationship with franchisee operating card stores in Southdale, Ridgedale and Eden Prairie malls.

Property Tax  

Represents national home improvement retailer in property tax challenges for Minnesota big box locations.  Obtained millions of dollars in overall tax savings.

Regularly represents owners of dozens of Minnesota apartment projects, monitors annual property tax assessments, and litigates property tax petitions when necessary.

Land Use

Represented developer of apartment and senior housing projects at I-394/Highway 100 to enforce development rights in case brought by neighboring owner.

Represented national REIT in case brought by historic preservation group to prevent demolition of Terrace Theatre in Robbinsdale.

Represented developer of apartment project in St. Paul in lawsuit brought by neighborhood association to prevent City from issuing necessary approvals.

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