Chris Penwell
“Clients never have to wonder if I’m in their corner. I focus on their ideal outcome, by vigorously advocating their position in the litigation while seeking an efficient and cost-effective resolution”
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Chris represented a utility management company in a case against a large fast food chain, obtaining nearly 2 million for his client.
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In a securities fraud case, Chris obtained justice for his clients and they walked away with half a million dollars.
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Chris represented a golf course owner and real estate developer in a case against a city; he obtained a favorable district court judgement which lead to a pro-landowner decision from the Minnesota Supreme Court and the case settled for approximately $13 million.
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A city sought a court-ordered shutdown of a Manufacturer; after only a few days of trial, the city settled for over ten million.
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Chris represented a minority shareholder in a dispute which settled for 1 million dollars.
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Lead attorney in precedent-setting Minnesota regulatory takings case, Wensmann Realty, Inc. v City of Eagan, 734 N.W. 2d 623 (Minn 2007)
Former Co-Chair for legislation, ADR section of Minnesota State Bar Association, 2010-2011
Qualified Neutral under Rule 114 of the Minnesota Rules of Practice
MORE ABOUT CHRIS’S PRACTICE
PRACTICE AREAS
Eminent Domain and Property Tax
Litigation and Dispute Resolution
EDUCATION
William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., 1984
University of Michigan, B.A., 1980
LICENSES / MEMBERSHIPS / CERTIFICATIONS
Minnesota State Bar Association
Hennepin County Bar Association
Minnesota Supreme Court
INTERESTS
Bike riding, Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, writing
ABOUT CHRIS
From the first meeting, Chris will help the client define goals and set realistic expectations about what can be accomplished through litigation. He has successfully represented clients in disputes involving regulatory takings, utility management services, wind farms, multi-family construction, minority shareholders and executive severance agreements as well as land use, succession and estate disputes.
Chris works closely with Siegel Brill's team for Real Estate, Employment and Closely Held Businesses. The firm has a long history of representing business owners and property owners. Contact Chris to discuss your business or individual dispute.