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Michael G. Dougherty - Apple Valley, MN

14985 Glazier AvenueSuite 525 Apple Valley, MN 55124

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Updated: 07/08/2024

Apple Valley Real Estate Lawyer

Overview

Michael Dougherty is a shareholder and the President of Dougherty, Molenda, Solfest, Hills & Bauer P.A. He heads the firm's municipal law and real estate practice groups. Michael is the designated city attorney for the cities of Apple Valley and Eagan. He began his experience in real estate working for Chicago Title Insurance Company. Michael uses his extensive knowledge of land use and development to counsel developers and governmental entities. Since 1991, he has been certified as a Real Property Law Specialist by the Minnesota State Bar Association.

Michael has frequently lectured on real estate topics. He has addressed lawyer, developer, engineer and real estate organizations on comprehensive planning, zoning laws, special assessments, title examinations and real estate closings. Michael has been repeatedly named to the Super Lawyers® list.

About Michael G. Dougherty

Practice Areas

  • Real Estate
  • Municipal-Land Use

Current Employment Position(s)

  • Of Counsel

Qualifications

Bar Admissions

  • Minnesota, 1981
  • U.S. District Court District of Minnesota, 1981
  • Wisconsin

Specialties and Certifications

  • Real Estate, Minnesota State Bar Association, 1991
  • Qualified Neutral under Rule 114, 2011

Other Affiliations

  • Minnesota State Bar Association, 1981 - Present (Member)
  • Dakota County Bar Association, 1982 - Present (Member)
  • St. Mary's University of Minnesota (Board of Trustees)
  • Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce (Past President)

Education

  • Hamline University School of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota, 1981
    J.D.
    Honors: cum laude
  • St. Mary's University, Winona, Minnesota, 1976
    B.A.
    Honors: summa cum laude
    Major: English
    Major: Political Science

Classes and Seminars

  • Ethics in Land Use, National Business Institute, 2011
  • Elements of Land Use Law, National Business Institute, 2009

Achievements

Other Sources of Feedback About Michael G. Dougherty

Included on the 2024 Minnesota Super Lawyers list


Past Lists

  • 2023 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
  • 2022 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
  • 2021 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
  • 2020 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
  • 2019 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
  • 2018 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
  • 2017 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
  • 2016 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
  • 2015 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
  • 2014 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
  • 2013 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
  • 2012 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
  • 2011 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
  • 2010 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
  • 2009 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
  • 2008 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
  • 2007 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
  • 2006 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
  • 2005 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
  • 2004 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
  • 2003 Minnesota Super Lawyers list
  • 1998 Minnesota Super Lawyers list

View the profile for Michael G. Dougherty on Super Lawyers

Honors

  • Top 100 attorney, Minneapolis Magazine, 1998
  • Top 100 Attorney, St. Paul Magazine, 1998
  • Super Lawyer, 2003 - 2016
  • Judicial Selection Commission, Governor-appointed representative from First Judicial District

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Office Information

Address

14985 Glazier AvenueSuite 525 Apple Valley, MN 55124

Fax

  • 952-432-3780

Accepts Credit Cards

Yes

Publication

Articles

  • Real Estate Law, Twin Cities Business Monthly, August, 1998

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