John B. Dean | Attorney
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About John
John Dean is a shareholder in the firm of Kennedy & Graven, Chartered, and practices in the areas of Economic Development and Redevelopment, Land Use, and Local Government Law.
In 1966, John graduated from the University of Kansas with a B.S. degree in Philosophy, English, and History. He then entered law school at the University of Minnesota, graduating in 1969.
John began his legal career as an assistant state public defender and assistant Hennepin County public defender, specializing in criminal trial law (1969-1971). He joined the LeFevere, Lefler, Kennedy, O Brien & Drawz firm in 1971 and the predecessor firm to Kennedy & Graven in 1989.
John has extensive experience in the practice of municipal law, including drafting of ordinances, zoning and land use planning, special assessments, real estate, and condemnation. His trial work includes both civil and criminal matters. His practice includes representing municipal clients in zoning and licensing matters in state and federal court, and extends to redevelopment authorities, including negotiating and drafting legal documents and development agreements. He has represented the cities of Richfield, Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center, and Crystal, and has lobbied and coordinated legislative programs of organizations, primarily in the law enforcement field.
In addition, John has served as the city attorney for the cities of Robbinsdale (since 1988), Richfield (since 1985), and Mound (since 1996). He also represents the Housing and Redevelopment Authorities for the cities of Richfield, Chanhassen, and Mound.
Among his many interests, John enjoys cross-country skiing, biking, fishing, and travel. He also has taught skiing at the Hennepin County Park Reserve.
John has this to say about his practice at Kennedy & Graven:
- Development and redevelopment are the more innovative sides of municipal work. Economic development is where things get done, where the action is. Your work produces huge tangible results.
Education
University of Kansas Bachelor of Arts
Kennedy & Graven Chartered Highlights
Administrative Law, Affirmative Action, Americans with Disabilities Act , Cleanup & Superfund, Collective Bargaining, Commercial Real Estate; Complex Litigation; Defamation & Slander; Construction; Education; Election & Political; Eminent Domain; Pension & Benefits; Employee Rights; Employment Contracts; Employment Discrimination; Employment; Environmental Law; Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA); Federal Appellate Practice; Federal Employees; Federal Trial Practice; Foreclosure; Government Contract; Waste & Pollution; Housing & Construction Defects; Labor Arbitration; Labor Disputes; Labor Law; Land Use & Zoning; Landlord-Tenant; Litigation; Municipal; Permits; Private Schools; Public Finance; Public Law; Public Schools; Public Utilities; Real Estate; Securities; Special Education; Banking & Finance; State and Local; State Appellate Practice; State Government; State Trial Practice; Student Rights; Tax; Tenure; US Supreme Court; Wetlands; Wrongful Termination
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