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Peter J Coyle
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Practice Description
Peter is recognized by his peers as a top land use/regulatory attorney. He represents private businesses and landowners who require government approval to pursue business objectives or defend against alleged regulatory violations. He also represents clients seeking to change state law or regulations before the Minnesota Legislature and state agencies.
Bar Admissions
Wisconsin, 2004
Minnesota, 1984

Professional Associations & Memberships
US Green Building Council, Minnesota Chapter
     Board Member
Minnesota State Bar Association
Wisconsin State Bar Association
Hennepin County Bar Association
Bridging, Inc.
    Board Member
Eastview Community Foundation
    Board Member
Larkin Hoffman Daly & Lindgren Ltd. 
     President, 2006-present

Education
Hamline University School of Law, St. Paul, MN, 1984 J.D.
     Editor-in-Chief, Hamline Law Review
St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN, 1979 B.A.

Honors
Best Lawyers in America,® Land Use & Zoning law, 2007-2010
Super Lawyer,® Minnesota Law & Politics magazine, 2005-2010
Super Lawyers Corporate Counsel Edition® 2009-2010, Land Use/Zoning


Related Experience
Larkin Hoffman Attorneys Negotiate Major Redevelopment Financing Package
Larkin Hoffman attorneys represent a major Twin Cities developer in connection with a substantial investment in a multi-million dollar mixed use redevelopment project.

Larkin Hoffman Successfully Represents Property Owners in Contested City Regulations
A group of property owners in western Wisconsin learned of an airport overlay ordinance that their neighboring city planned to adopt and sought assistance from Larkin Hoffman’s Land Use team.

Larkin Hoffman Secures Community and Government Agency Support for Project
A large, urban school district turned to Larkin Hoffman to assist with a multi-million dollar plan to redevelop a number of school buildings and construct several new buildings.  The proposed changes were controversial within the community, and included essential land use and environmental regulatory issues. 

Negotiation and Closing of Shopping Center Acquisition
When a senior living developer was interested in the multimillion dollar mixed-use redevelopment of an aging shopping center, they turned to the Larkin Hoffman team of Peter Coyle and Ryan Boe.

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.

Comprehensive Plan and Zoning for Mixed-Use Redevelopment
When Wayzata Bay Development and Presbyterian Homes sought approval of a mixed-use redevelopment of the Wayzata Bay Shopping Center, the client turned to Larkin Hoffman for advice on comprehensive plan and zoning issues, including a major ordinance amendment, without which the project could not proceed.

Legislative Approval of Key Funding Authority for Mall of America Expansion
Mall of America, an internationally recognized retail and entertainment attraction, relied upon the services of Larkin Hoffman's legislative team for assistance in securing authority from the Minnesota legislature for new tax revenues to support Phase II development of the property.

Condemnation of Long-Standing Business Location
Industrial client faces condemnation of its long-standing business location, with freeway access and outdoor storage, to make way for a freeway interchange project.

Cellular Tower Litigation
A national wireless phone company turns to Larkin Hoffman's telecommunications team in pursuing a conditional use permit for a new wireless telecommunications tower.

Environmental and Land Use Entitlement for Residential Development
Larkin Hoffman's Land Use team helps large industrial land owner pursue development entitlements.

Conditional Use Permit
Larkin Hoffman pursues conditional use permit for a new telecommunications tower on behalf of a national wireless phone company. 

Sale of Raw Land Site Along High-Growth Development Corridor
A property owner relies on Larkin Hoffman's Real Estate team in the sale of land, including buildings, to a developer for future commercial development in connection with a new freeway interchange.

Land Use Entitlement for Master Development Plan
A large, West Coast developer of mixed-use, master-planned communities relies on Larkin Hoffman's Land Use team to pursue development entitlements for a 1,000 acre site.

Legislative Amendment to Protect Private Property from Arbitrary Taking by Government Body
Larkin Hoffman's Government Relations team leads a coalition of private companies and landowners seeking a change in state law.

Representation of Private Company in Seeking Local Public Financing Assistance
Larkin Hoffman's Land Use team provides legal guidance to a private company seeking land use entitlements for a neighborhood-scale, mixed-use commercial center.

Representation of a Private Company in Resisting a State Agency Regulatory Complaint
Larkin Hoffman's Government Relations and Real Estate teams provide legal representation to a private company in challenging a state agency's legal and factual basis for pursuing a complaint.

         

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