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Greg represents public and private clients on environmental issues, including: acquisition and development of environmentally sensitive properties, environmental compliance, auditing and management, Superfund liability defense, air emissions compliance and waste recycling and disposal issues. He has also defended corporations and individuals in environmental criminal matters. Greg has extensive experience in environmental review, assisting clients through the complex maze of state and federal regulation governing Environmental Impact Statements and Environmental Assessments. Greg frequently works with endangered species protection and historic preservation. Greg represents unique, regulated industries in permitting and compliance issues. He has performed a key role in permitting and regulatory compliance matters for new and emerging technologies including solid waste composting, waste to energy production, telecommunications facilities, wind turbine and landfill gas electric generation facilities and bio-diesel production. Representative projects include: solid waste facilities, aggregate production, mining, asphalt plants, feedlots, wind conversion facilities, and telecommunications towers. Bar Admissions Minnesota, 1977 U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota Professional Associations & Memberships Aggregate committee, Aggregate and Ready Mix Association of Minnesota Hennepin County Bar Association, Environmental Law Committee Industrial Council on Environmental Management Minnesota State Bar Association, governing council, Environment Natural Resources and Energy Section Minnesota State Bar Association LawPAC Trustee National Solid Wastes Management Association Plymouth Community Foundation Board of Directors Twin West Chamber of Commerce Chair-Elect, Board of Directors (2010-2011) United States Power Squadrons National Law Officer Education Drake University Law School, Des Moines, IA, 1976 J.D. Gustavus Adolphus College, Saint Peter, MN, 1974 B.A. Certifications Minnesota Rule 114 Qualified Neutral Minnesota State Bar Association Board Certified Real Property Specialist Past Employment Positions Isanti County, Minnesota, County Attorney, 1979 - 1986
Service Areas
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Real Estate, Land Use and Resources Experience
Larkin Hoffman Attorneys Negotiate Sale of Auto Sales and Repair Facility
Larkin Hoffman attorneys Greg Korstad and Ryan Boe represented the seller of a 30 year old automotive dealership site in the negotiation and closing of the sale. Larkin Hoffman also assisted the seller with the resolution of various environmental contamination and compliance matters concerning the property.
Zoning Ordinance Changes Pave the Way for New Auto Dealership
A major Twin Cities auto dealer that wanted to relocate its premium brand dealership to a new location in the western suburbs turned to Larkin Hoffman for help with zoning changes.
Newly Effective EPA Brownfields Due Diligence Rules
Greg Korstad discusses changes to the All Appropriate Inquiry rules from the EPA and how they well help alleviate some of the uncertainty regarding the right level of due diligence to apply to commercial acquisitions.
Strategic Thinking: Making the Rules Work
This article by Greg Korstad in the Summer 2003 issue of Re:View outlines some strategies to be considered when looking for approvals on land use and development projects.
Korstad Presents CLE Webcast on Advanced Environmental Law
On October 27, 2011 Greg Korstad presented a continuing education webcast broadcast nationally by National Business Institute: “Advanced Environmental Law 2011.”
Korstad Elected Chair of the TwinWest Chamber Board
Greg Korstad has been elected chair of the TwinWest Chamber Board for the 2011-2012 fiscal year, which begins October 1, 2011.
Larkin Hoffman Attorneys Achieve Real Property Specialist Certification
Greg Korstad and Brad Hintze have joined colleagues Tom Alexander, Ryan Boe, Tamara O'Neill Moreland, Gary Renneke, Jessica Rivas, Tim Stoltman, Jim Susag, and Gary Van Cleve as MSBA Board Certified Real Property Specialists.
Korstad Re-Elected to MSBA Environmental, Natural Resources & Energy Law Section Council
Greg Korstad was recently re-elected to the MSBA Environmental, Natural Resources & Energy Law Section Council. This is Korstad's seventh year serving on the Council.
Korstad Elected as USPS National Law Officer
Greg Korstad was elected as national law officer of the United States Power Squadrons (USPS). USPS is a non profit, educational organization dedicated to making boating safer and more enjoyable by teaching classes in seamanship, navigation and related subjects.
Van Cleve and Korstad Designated as Qualified Rule 114 Neutrals
Gary Van Cleve and Greg Korstad have been designated as Minnesota State Court Administrator qualified Rule 114 neutrals and are listed in the Rule 114 neutral roster. Both are available to mediate and arbitrate civil disputes in the real estate and land use areas.
Korstad and Hintze Elected to TwinWest Chamber of Commerce Leadership
Greg Korstad has been elected as Chair Elect of the 2010-2011 TwinWest Chamber of Commerce, and will serve as Chair for 2011-2012. Brad Hintze has been selected to Chair the Emerging Leaders Group of TwinWest. The Chair of the Emerging Leaders Group is responsible for programming networking and social opportunities for current and prospective TwinWest members.
Korstad Presents on Current Issues Associated with Aggregate Mining
Greg Korstad discussed environmental permitting strategies at the Minnesota State Aggregate Mining Conference.
Korstad elected to Plymouth Community Foundation Board
Greg Korstad was elected to the board of directors of the Plymouth Community Foundation.
Larkin Hoffman Covers Eminent Domain Legislation in MN
Larkin Hoffman attorneys and Rick Collins, Vice President of Development at Ryan Companies, discussed the new eminent domain legislation in Minnesota.
Korstad and TwinWest Chamber Plan to Take Action for Business at the State Capitol
Greg Korstad and the TwinWest Chamber work to not only organize a legislative agenda for the TwinWest Business Community, but also ask individual members to carry that message to the Minnesota Legislature.
Larkin Hoffman Attorneys Discuss Eminent Domain with Realtors
Larkin Hoffman Land Use and Real Estate Litigation attorneys presented "Eminent Domain in Minnesota" to the Southern Twin Cities Association of Realtors.
Korstad Re-Elected to the MSBA Council
Gregory Korstad was recently re-elected to the MSBA Environmental and Natural Resources Section Council. This is Korstad's second year of serving on the Council. He is the current chair of Larkin Hoffman's Land Use and Real Estate Department.
What Citizens United v. FEC Means to Your Business
Greg Korstad describes what the ruling in Citizens United v. FEC means to business owners or executives, what activities are allowed, and strategies organizations can pursue in light of the ruling.
Korstad to Present on Hot Topics in Land Use and Zoning Law
Gregory E. Korstad is scheduled to present "Hot Topics in Land Use and Zoning Law," part of a one-day live seminar on State and Local Government Law hosted by the National Business Institute.
Komornicka and Korstad to Present COBRA Subsidy Seminar
Mary L. Komornicka and Gregory E. Korstad will present on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 provision providing a subsidy relating to COBRA health insurance at the TwinWest Chamber of Commerce meeting on March 20, 2009.
Korstad Speaks at Mastering Land Use and Planning Processes Seminar
Greg Korstad discusses environmental issues in property development as part of the NBI Mastering Land Use and Planning Processes seminar.
Corey-Edstrom Discusses Eleven Things to do When Your Customer Files Bankruptcy
Ken Corey-Edstrom discusses how acting promptly can move your claim ahead of other creditors who are "fighting for a piece of a very small pie."
Eminent Domain Legislation in Minnesota
Join Larkin Hoffman attorneys and Rick Collins, Vice President of Development at Ryan Companies, as they discuss the new eminent domain legislation in Minnesota. This seminar will review the new law and the impact it will have on real estate development, small businesses, land owners and city and state officials in Minnesota.
