David Lillehaug
Upon referral from Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid, David Lillehaug represented an 80-year-old disabled Vietnam veteran who faced a lien foreclosure for late payments of assessments levied by his homeowner’s association. The association sold the lien to a real estate investment company, which sought to foreclose in Hennepin County District Court. David took the case one month before trial, well after the discovery deadline had expired. After identifying novel legal issues under the Minnesota Common Interest Ownership Act, he collected documents, prepared a trial brief, submitted witness and exhibit lists, and announced that he was ready for trial. Successful settlement negotiations ensued that led to release of the lien and dismissal of the court action. The client was very appreciative of the work and the ability to stay in his home.
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PROTECTING CHILDREN
he Children’s Law Center of Minnesota opened in 1995 to promote the rights and interests of children in the judicial, child welfare, health care and education systems. Throughout the years, more than 30 past and present Fredrikson lawyers have represented children in foster care, empowering them to use their voice to speak up for themselves. Children in foster care are extremely vulnerable and often scared after being placed into the system. This can lead to issues that prevent them from finding permanency. One of the goals of Children’s Law Center is to help children by providing them with a consistent, reliable and unfailing advocate.
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