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With 19 lawyers, DOUGHERTY MOLENDA provides legal services in a wide variety of practice areas and industries.
AN EFFECTIVE TEAM.
Our attorneys collaborate across legal disciplines to create efficiencies and to provide better legal counsel. For example, a family law case may involve complex real estate issues. With five family law attorneys and seven attorneys certified as Real Estate Specialists by the Minnesota State Bar Association, we are equipped to provide much more to our family law clients than just family law advice. The same is true for other areas of the law. Collaboration is not necessary in every case, but when it is, our collaborative team approach is a vital asset to our clients. It's what sets us apart.
OUR NAME HAS CHANGED. We are excited to announce a transition for our law firm. As of January 1, Severson, Sheldon, Dougherty & Molenda, P.A. has become Dougherty, Molenda, Solfest, Hills & Bauer P.A., and our new home page can be found at www.dmshb.com. More



News & Updates
January 3, 2012
Attorneys Matthew Schaap and Annette Margarit represent employee in successful unemployment benefits appeal before the Minnesota Court of Appeals. Sharp v. Hayloft Prop. Mgmt. Co., 2012 Minn. App. Unpub. LEXIS 13 (Minn. App. Jan. 3, 2012) (reversing ALJ finding of employment misconduct).
December 14, 2011
Firm awarded Apple Valley Business of the Year Award by Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce. The firm is proud of its commitment to the community and to the City of Apple Valley. Watch Video
November 10, 2011 Attorney Michael Molenda obtains judgment for damages and attorneys' fees against annuity purchaser. Read More
November 1, 2011 Attorney Michael Klemm joins MCIOA Committee of the Minnesota State Bar Association Property Law Section.
October 27, 2011 Attorney Gary Huusko appointed to District 196 School Board. Read Press Release
October 7, 2011 Firm proudly participates in Food and Fund Drive benefiting Second Harvest Heartland in their efforts to feed Minnesota families.
August 15, 2011 Attorney Michael D. Klemm contributes article MCIOA Reshuffled to Minnesota Community Living Magazine. Read the Article
July 21, 2011 Five firm attorneys recognized in 2011 Minnesota Super Lawyers® list.
July 14, 2011 Five firm attorneys recognized in 2011 Minnesota Rising Stars® list.
June 24, 2011 Attorney Michael Dougherty approved by Minnesota Supreme Court to provide mediation and arbitration services in Minnesota ligitation.
June 21, 2011 Attorney Loren Solfest named to Board of Directors for CAP Agency, a private non-profit organization serving residents of Scott, Carver and Dakota Counties. Learn More about CAP Agency.
March 20, 2011 Attorney Michael D. Klemm contributes article Replacement Reserves: Assessing the Alternatives to Minnesota Community Living Magazine.
March 14, 2011 Attorney Christine Cassellius has been selected by Minnesota Lawyer as a 2011 Up & Coming Attorney. She will be honored at a an awards lunch at the Hyatt Regency in Minneapolis on May 11.
March 3, 2011 Attorney Michael D. Klemm elected Chairman of City of Shakopee Planning Commission.
December 28, 2010 Firm assists the Eagan EDA through multiple appeals, resulting in affirmance of the EDA’s decision to acquire property in the Cedar Grove Redevelopment area through eminent domain.Read Decisions:District Court (2008) | Court of Appeals No. 1 (2009) | Supreme Court (2010) | Court of Appeals No. 2 (2010) Attorneys: Bob Bauer, Michael Dougherty, and Jessica Sanborn
December 8, 2010Apple Valley Mayor honors attorney Loren Solfest for his service as 2010 Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce.
December 1, 2010
Attorney Michael D. Klemm contributes article Home Warranty Dispute Resolution to Minnesota Community Living Magazine.
October 12, 2010
Attorney Emily Fox Williams and William Bosch of Trust Point, Inc. present community estate planning seminar titled "Estate Planning: Planning for Your Child's Future."
August 25, 2010
Attorney Michael D. Klemm presents seminar titled "Summary of 2010 Amendments to Minnesota Common Interest Ownership Act" for Community Associations Institute.
July 26, 2010
Five firm attorneys recognized in 2010 Minnesota Super Lawyers® list.
July 22, 2010
Firm announces that Attorney Thomas Donely has been certified as a Real Property Specialist by the MSBA.
June 29, 2010
Attorney Loren Solfest recertified as MSBA Certified Real Property Law Specialist.
June 16, 2010
Attorney Michael D. Klemm elected to Board of Directors of the Minnesota Chapter of Community Associations Institute.
May 1, 2010
Attorney Michael D. Klemm contributes article MCIOA Amendments in a Nutshell to Minnesota Community Living Magazine.
April 8, 2010
Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Michael G. Dougherty to the current vacancy on the Commission on Judicial Selection.
April 8, 2010
Attorney Michael D. Klemm begins four-year term as member of the City of Shakopee Planning Commission / Board of Adjustment and Appeals.
March 2, 2010
Attorney Matthew Schaap assists client in obtaining a $325,312.50 arbitration award following a six-day arbitration.
March 1, 2010
Attorneys Loren Solfest and Matthew Schaap assist clients in obtaining judgment of $212,121.49 at summary judgment in commercial real estate litigation.