Environment Archives - Flaherty & Hood, P.A.

F&H provides legal counsel in formation of sustainable water district

Flaherty & Hood, P.A. — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 20:59:45 +0000

Along Minnesota’s western edge, the counties of Clay, Norman, and Polk have made progress towards a significant milestone in providing expanded access to a reliable new water source. The region is poised to secure a sustainable water future through the establishment of the West Central Regional Water District’s (WCRWD) new water system. Led by the

The post F&H provides legal counsel in formation of sustainable water district appeared first on Flaherty & Hood, P.A..

Daniel Marx named F&H shareholder attorney

Flaherty & Hood, P.A. — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 17:12:58 +0000

Flaherty & Hood, P.A. is pleased to announce that Daniel Marx has been named a shareholder attorney at the firm. Daniel Marx joined Flaherty & Hood P.A. in 2015 after years of experience in private practice and at both the St. Paul City Attorney’s and the Ramsey County Attorney’s offices. Daniel practices environmental law and

The post Daniel Marx named F&H shareholder attorney appeared first on Flaherty & Hood, P.A..

Minnesota Monthly names Daniel Marx to ‘Best Lawyers in Minnesota 2022’ list

Flaherty & Hood, P.A. — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 18:41:41 +0000

Daniel Marx, Senior Attorney at Flaherty & Hood, has been named as one of Minnesota Monthly’s ‘Best Lawyers in Minnesota’ for 2022. The publication’s list recognizes exemplary attorneys who have been selected by their peers for outstanding professional excellence. Minnesota Monthly partners with Best Lawyers in America – the country’s preeminent referral guide for the legal

The post Minnesota Monthly names Daniel Marx to ‘Best Lawyers in Minnesota 2022’ list appeared first on Flaherty & Hood, P.A..

We’re hiring! Join our team as an environmental attorney

Flaherty & Hood, P.A. — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 22:14:04 +0000

Flaherty & Hood, P.A., St. Paul, Minn., is seeking an associate attorney with 0 to 5 years of experience to join our growing environmental regulatory practice representing and advising local government clients. This practice includes representation of clients in administrative and civil litigation, administrative rulemaking, and environmental permitting matters. Strong research and writing skills are

The post We’re hiring! Join our team as an environmental attorney appeared first on Flaherty & Hood, P.A..

F&H communications team draws media attention on legislative priorities

Flaherty & Hood, P.A. — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 16:46:32 +0000

On Jan. 27, Flaherty & Hood’s government relations and communications team of Bradley Peterson, Julie Liew and Kelly Haff led a virtual press conference for the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC), one of the firm’s longtime clients. Peterson, who leads F&H’s government relations practice and also serves as executive director of the CGMC, was

The post F&H communications team draws media attention on legislative priorities appeared first on Flaherty & Hood, P.A..

Wefel updates Minnesota State Bar Association on environmental legislation

Flaherty & Hood, P.A. — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 15:37:15 +0000

Last month, Flaherty & Hood Senior Attorney Elizabeth Wefel gave an update on recent environmental legislation titled “Environmental Law Update - What You Missed This Summer When You Were Up at the Cabin (or sheltering in your COVID cave).” Her presentation was part of an online continuing legal education seminar for the Minnesota State Bar

The post Wefel updates Minnesota State Bar Association on environmental legislation appeared first on Flaherty & Hood, P.A..

F&H provides ‘half-time report’ on Minnesota’s legislative session

Flaherty & Hood, P.A. — Sat, 10 Apr 2021 15:47:22 +0000

F&H provides ‘half-time report’ on Minnesota’s legislative session On April 9, Flaherty & Hood shareholder attorney/lobbyist Bradley Peterson and senior lobbyists Elizabeth Wefel, Shane Zahrt and Scott McMahon conducted a “Legislative Half-Time Report” webinar. They were assisted by F&H policy analyst Ania McDonnell, media & communications director Julie Liew and communications & government relations

The post F&H provides ‘half-time report’ on Minnesota’s legislative session appeared first on Flaherty & Hood, P.A..

F&H legislative team delivers results for bonding clients

Flaherty & Hood, P.A. — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 02:41:37 +0000

Flaherty & Hood, P.A. is proud to announce that its legislative team helped secure millions of dollars for its clients in the 2020 capital investment bill. The Minnesota Legislature passed the historic $1.9 billion public works funding bill, commonly referred to as the “bonding bill,” earlier this month and Governor Tim Walz signed it into

The post F&H legislative team delivers results for bonding clients appeared first on Flaherty & Hood, P.A..

Elizabeth Wefel elected to governing council of MSBA’s environmental law section

Flaherty & Hood, P.A. — Wed, 24 Jun 2020 02:30:09 +0000

At its recent annual meeting, Flaherty & Hood senior attorney and lobbyist Elizabeth Wefel was elected to the Governing Council of the Minnesota State Bar Association’s Environment, Natural Resources and Energy Law Section. The section exchanges information and ideas among Minnesota lawyers active in environmental and natural resources practice and educates members about environmental law

The post Elizabeth Wefel elected to governing council of MSBA’s environmental law section appeared first on Flaherty & Hood, P.A..

Conference of city leaders, led by F&H staff, sees attendance grow for third straight year

Flaherty & Hood, P.A. — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 03:19:12 +0000

Attendance at the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC) Fall Conference, which was led by members of Flaherty & Hood's legislative team, increased for a third straight year in 2019. More than 115 elected officials, city staff members and other city leaders from over 55 Greater Minnesota cities attended the annual conference, which took place

The post Conference of city leaders, led by F&H staff, sees attendance grow for third straight year appeared first on Flaherty & Hood, P.A..

F&H Lobbying Team Leads “Final Push” Lobby Day at the Capitol

Flaherty & Hood, P.A. — Fri, 10 May 2019 02:05:57 +0000

The lobbying team at Flaherty & Hood, P.A. led the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities' (CGMC) "final push" lobby day efforts at the Capitol on May 8. Flaherty & Hood lobbyists joined forces with city leaders from across Greater Minnesota to help advocate for top legislative priorities including Local Government Aid, child care, water infrastructure

The post F&H Lobbying Team Leads “Final Push” Lobby Day at the Capitol appeared first on Flaherty & Hood, P.A..

F&H Legislative Team Leads Municipal Leaders in Lobby Day

Flaherty & Hood, P.A. — Fri, 01 Feb 2019 02:21:18 +0000

The legislative team at Flaherty & Hood coordinated and staffed the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC) “Legislative Action Day” on Jan. 30 Despite subzero temperatures and icy road conditions, more than 50 city leaders from across the state still made the trek to St. Paul for the annual lobby day event. The day kicked

The post F&H Legislative Team Leads Municipal Leaders in Lobby Day appeared first on Flaherty & Hood, P.A..

F&H Environmental Attorneys Lead Workshop for Wastewater Professionals, City Officials

Flaherty & Hood, P.A. — Fri, 28 Sep 2018 20:22:17 +0000

On behalf of the Minnesota Environmental Science and Economic Review Board (MESERB), Flaherty & Hood’s environmental law team of Daniel Marx and Gretel Lee led a free workshop to help municipal wastewater professionals and city leaders better understand Minnesota’s wastewater permitting process and proactively address key issues that could impact municipal permits in the near

The post F&H Environmental Attorneys Lead Workshop for Wastewater Professionals, City Officials appeared first on Flaherty & Hood, P.A..

F&H Welcomes Attorney Gretel Lee

Flaherty & Hood, P.A. — Thu, 16 Aug 2018 02:22:04 +0000

Flaherty & Hood is pleased to welcome attorney Gretel Lee as the newest member of its legal team! As an associate attorney in the firm's St. Paul office, Lee focuses her practice on environmental issues impacting communities throughout Minnesota and assisting these communities with regulatory compliance. Originally from Duluth, Minn., Lee was immersed in environmental

The post F&H Welcomes Attorney Gretel Lee appeared first on Flaherty & Hood, P.A..

City Officials from Across Minnesota Attend Conference Led by F&H Staff

Flaherty & Hood, P.A. — Fri, 03 Aug 2018 21:59:05 +0000

Flaherty & Hood’s legislative team recently staffed the 2018 Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities Summer Conference. Nearly 100 elected officials, city staff members and other city leaders from 50 Greater Minnesota cities convened in Mankato on July 25-27 for informative sessions, educational tours, and fun community activities. The conference featured excellent presentations and panel discussions

The post City Officials from Across Minnesota Attend Conference Led by F&H Staff appeared first on Flaherty & Hood, P.A..

F&H Yields Results for Clients in State Bonding Bill

Flaherty & Hood, P.A. — Thu, 31 May 2018 23:48:31 +0000

The lobbying team at Flaherty & Hood helped secure millions of dollars in funding for our clients this legislative session. We are proud to report that the following F&H legislative services clients received funding for specific projects or statewide funding programs in the state bonding bill that Gov. Mark Dayton signed into law this week:

The post F&H Yields Results for Clients in State Bonding Bill appeared first on Flaherty & Hood, P.A..