Igor S. Lenzner

Igor Lenzner is a shareholder in the firm and assists individuals and government on:

The range of property acquisition, economic development, land use and real estate matters he helps clients with includes:

Commercial, Residential and Agricultural Property Acquisitions
Roadway, Utility, Pipeline and Government Facility Projects
Business, Residential and Farm Relocations
Landowner Eminent Domain and Relocation Representation
Tax Increment Financing, Tax Abatement, and Economic Development Loans
Rezonings, Variances, Conditional Use Permits, and Platting
Shoreland Land Use and Development
Commercial and Residential Real Estate Development
Commercial Real Estate Purchases, Sales and Leasing

Igor grew up in a small town where his Grandfather owned the local grocery store and his father owned and operated a Dairy Queen Franchise and served as the County Coroner. His mother worked the types of jobs that make lawyering look pretty easy. He currently works with individuals, business and local governments on a variety of matters. He brings to every client the understanding that any lawyer can tell you what the statute says, but that clients need common sense resolution to the issues they face.

He has a particular interest in serving both local governments and small businesses where his clients require highly personal attention and service.

When Igor is not writing about the latest developments impacting the eminent domain process or working with clients on a new development project, he spends time skiiing with his wife and 6 year old daughter. He is also attempting to learn to speak some Mandarin Chinese with his daughter who is adopted from China.

Education:
University of Minnesota (J.D., magna cum laude, 1992) (Order of the Coif)*
St. Cloud State University (B.A., summa cum laude, 1989)

Bar Admissions:
Wisconsin, 1992
Minnesota, 1993

*Order of the Coif means that he worked hard in school, got good grades and was among the top in his class. Igor remains a decent lawyer in spite of this!