Ms. Dahl’s practice focuses on regulatory and energy law matters, as well as condemnation and eminent domain. Ms. Dahl is part of a team advising utilities and independent power producers on siting, routing, permitting and other regulatory matters. Ms. Dahl also assists condemning authorities and private owners in acquisition negotiations, eminent domain actions and the various land rights matters and disputes that go along with the construction of infrastructure. Prior to joining Fredrikson, Ms. Dahl worked for the University of St. Thomas Legal Services Clinic as an appellate clinic certified student attorney on a case in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Mr. Knaak has been practicing law for nearly 45 years in Minnesota and 30 in Wisconsin and Colorado. He is the head of Municipal and Real Estate Development Law with Northstar Law Group. Mr. Knaak has tried cases and argued appeals throughout the country in both State and Federal Courts. For nearly that whole period he has been a city attorney. Past clients include the Minnesota cities of Fridley, Maplewood, Lake Elmo, Newport and Afton. He is currently city attorney for Ramsey and Taylors Falls, Minnesota, and continues to represent private clients on a variety of matters. Mr. Knaak also has considerable experience in litigation involving title insurance claims and title insurance. He served ten years in the Minnesota Senate, representing a district in the northeastern suburbs of the Twin Cities. Mr. Knaak was Special Counsel to the Minnesota Secretary of State in redistricting litigation and was lead counsel on the Senator Norm Coleman election recount. He is a frequent commentator on Twin City news programs on political matters and is a frequent guest political panelist of the Twin Cities Public Television Almanac program. Mr. Knaak also regularly teaches in national seminars on municipal law and has published a number of essays and articles on various topics. His article “Using Development Agreements to Further Environmental Ends: A Case Study” will be published this summer in the ABA’s Probate and Real Property Section magazine. Mr. Knaak earned his B.A. degree, summa cum laude, from John’s University, and his J.D. degree from the University of Minnesota Law School.

Mr. Morphew is 1998 graduate of the University of Nebraska College of Law. He has been practicing primarily in the areas of real estate law, eminent domain law and relocation benefits law for the past 23 years. Mr. Morphew has done numerous bench trials, jury trials and appellate litigation cases on in these areas of law and has been a featured presenter at numerous seminars on these topics. He currently serves as the Vice-President of the Monticello Economic Development Authority and is the past President of the Minnesota Eminent Domain Institute, as well as a past board member of FiberNet Monticello, a community-owned fiber optics telecommunications company.

After graduating from the University of Minnesota Law School, Ms. Pivec began her legal career in the corporate world, first at a Minneapolis-based real estate management company and then in the legal division of a large Minnesota corporation. In 2013, Ms. Pivec joined Siegel Brill as an associate attorney with an emphasis on business and real estate transactions. Leveraging her corporate experience, Ms. Pivec works primarily in the areas of closely-held businesses and real estate development. She also works with clients in estate planning and probate matters.

Mr. Roston’s practice includes a broad real estate litigation and transactional focus. His clients include both international and local individuals and companies involved in real estate. He has successfully tried scores of condemnation cases, before both court appointed commissioners and juries, and he has obtained excellent results for his clients. Mr. Roston has handled real estate transactions and disputes involving commercial and industrial sales, acquisitions, leasing and land use. As a real estate investor in addition to being a lawyer, Mr. Roston’s advice is both legally astute and pragmatic. He recognizes that most clients have a business concern, not just a legal issue to resolve. Mr. Roston has substantial condemnation law experience, representing both landowners and taking authorities. In addition to his condemnation practice, Mr. Roston represents clients in matters involving real estate including foreclosures and receiverships, zoning and land use, landlord/tenant, leasing, lien law, real estate tax protests, real estate transactional law and construction dispute resolution.

Ms. Smerud is an associate in Dorsey’s Regulatory Affairs Group, where she partners with clients to navigate the complexities of environmental and energy litigation. Ms. Smerud leverages her strong communication skills to distill intricate technical and scientific matters, empowering clients to overcome regulatory challenges and implement successful projects. Ms. Smerud represents clients in proceedings before FERC, state public utilities commissions, administrative agencies, and in state and federal court. Prior to joining Dorsey, Ms. Smerud clerked for the Honorable Chief Judge Susan Segal at the Minnesota Court of Appeals, where she honed her legal research and analytical skills. Before entering the legal field, Ms. Smerud also worked as a natural resource manager. Her experience implementing and managing conservation projects equips her with a unique perspective that enhances her ability to provide guidance on environmental and energy regulatory compliance.

Mr. Squires received his B.A. degree from the University of Minnesota, Duluth and his J.D. degree from William Mitchell College of Law. Prior to founding RASW, he was an associate and shareholder at Ratwik, Roszak & Maloney, P.A.  Mr. Squires represents school districts, counties and cities throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin. His primary areas of practice and experience include general municipal and school law, real estate, land use and zoning, condemnation, construction disputes, and municipal litigation, including appellate work.  Mr. Squires has argued over 50 cases to Minnesota’s Appellate Courts. He has been a frequent presenter to professional groups and organizations in the areas of his practice.  Mr. Squires is a Real Property Specialist certified by the Minnesota State Bar Association and is licensed to practice in both federal and state courts in Minnesota and Wisconsin.