Anthony J. Gleekel

Tell Tony the story and he will help organize the proper entity and assemble the partners — while also assuring consistent representation by aiding in the procurement of permits, public or private financing, and contracts for a successful real estate development.

Tony leverages deep experience to get stalled projects moving again. His development and management know-how also help clients reduce risk and solve problems.

Tony provides comprehensive oversight on many retail and mixed use developments in the Twin Cities metropolitan area, including purchase, entitlements, leasing and disposition.

As a lifetime resident of Minneapolis and the son of a small business owner, Tony understands the global and every day issues of his clients. That includes both big picture advice and a keen focus to the details. Tony represents businesses in business planning, contracts and general transactional work.

Tony strives to respond with swift and creative solutions when presented with his clients' circumstances. Tony has been working with a third-generation commercial property owner on ongoing general leasing, management and corporate asset counsel for many years.

If a conflict arises among partners or other parties in a deal, Tony provides practical counsel on non-litigation solutions. He works closely with Siegel Brill's attorneys in Litigation and Dispute Resolution and Closely Held Businesses to provide additional options and resources.

Tony participated in litigation preparation and client counsel to assist a golf course owner and potential buyer in receiving just compensation from the City of Eagan for denial of a comprehensive plan amendment. The amendment would have allowed redevelopment of the property under the new owner for residential use. (Wensmann Realty, Inc. et al. v. City of Eagan, 734 N.W.2d 623 (Minn. 2007)

Temple Israel Minneapolis

Former Board of Trustee Member, Executive Officer