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PRACTICES

  • Eminent Domain

  • Land Use

  • Real Estate Litigation

EDUCATION

  • University of Minnesota, J.D.,1981.

  • Carleton College, B.A., 1978.

ADMISSIONS

  • Minnesota

  • United States Supreme Court (2002)

RECOGNITIONS

  • Has been selected repeatedly by his peers as a “Super Lawyer” in the Eminent Domain, Land Use and Zoning, and Real Estate categories in Super Lawyers Magazine.

  • Named Top Attorney in Mpls. St. Paul Magazine, August 2020

  • Martindale-Hubbell® 2023 AV Preeminent Peer Rated Attorney

  • Best Lawyers' 2016 Minneapolis Land Use and Zoning Law "Lawyer of the Year"

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Brad Gunn, Bruce Malkerson, and Kathleen Martin elected by peers for inclusion in “The Best Lawyers in America”®, 2016

Malkerson Gunn Martin LLP partners Bradley Gunn, Bruce Malkerson, and Kathleen Martin have been elected by their peers for inclusion in the 2016 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.

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BRADLEY J. GUNN, Partner

Bradley J. Gunn (1955-2024).  We are sad to announce the passing of our partner, Bradley J. Gunn, who passed away suddenly of cancer on April 2, 2024.  We extend our deepest condolences to his friends, colleagues, family and everyone who loved Brad.  Brad was an exceptional attorney, writer and person.  Brad was a well-respected zoning and eminent domain attorney who, during his tenure with Malkerson Gunn Martin LLP, was professionally recognized as a Super Lawyer, Best Lawyer in America and Lawyer of the Year. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

EXPERIENCE

Bradley J. Gunn practices in the areas of eminent domain, land use, and real estate litigation.

TRADE ORGANIZATIONS

Mr. Gunn is a member of the Hennepin County Bar Association (Past Chair, Eminent Domain Committee), Minnesota State Bar Association, and American Bar Association. Mr. Gunn is also a member of the International Right of Way Association and of the Minnesota Eminent Domain Institute (served as President from 2015 - 2019). He has served as a court-appointed condemnation commissioner, and he was a member of the Minnesota Eminent Domain Jury Instruction Guide Committee. Mr. Gunn is co-author of the eminent domain chapter of the Minnesota Practice - Real Estate Law treatise, West Publishing Group. Mr. Gunn has served as an adjunct professor at the University of St. Thomas on condemnation, and is a frequent speaker on condemnation and land use issues to attorney and other professional groups.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

Mr. Gunn has repeatedly been named as a "Super Lawyer" by Minnesota Law and Politics magazine, and included in the "Best Lawyers in America"®. Selected as Best Lawyers 2016 Minneapolis Land Use and Zoning Law "Lawyer of the Year."

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS AND PUBLICATIONS

  • Lecturer, “Three Pressing Issues Regarding Construction-Related Interferences in Minnesota Condemnation Law: The Elbert Decision, the Laechelt Decision and Covid-19”, 2020 Real Estate Institute, Minnesota CLE, November 13, 2020.

  • Lecturer, “The Developing Landscape of Condemnation Cases – Including Construction Interference, Evidentiary Matters, Damages, and More”, 2019 Real Estate Institute, Minnesota CLE, November 1, 2019.

  • Lecturer, “25 Practical Tips in Handling Condemnation and Inverse Condemnation cases”, Co-Chair of The 2019 Conference on Eminent Domain Practice in Minnesota, Minnesota CLE, April 18, 2019.

  • Lecturer, “Access Issues in Eminent Domain – When Does Your Client Have a Claim?” 2017 Real Estate Institute, Minnesota CLE, November 3, 2017.

  • Lecturer, “Access Law in Minnesota,” Hennepin County Bar Association, Eminent Domain Section, June 30, 2016.

  • Lecturer, “The Strom Decision and Construction-Related Interferences (State v. Strom, 493, N.W.2d 554 (Minn. 1992)),” Hennepin County Bar Association, Eminent Domain Section, February 26, 2016.

  • Lecturer, “25 Practical Tips for Handling Condemnation Cases,” Hennepin County Bar Association, Eminent Domain Section, January 27, 2016.

  • Lecturer, “Litigated Topics in Condemnation,” The 2015 Minnesota Conference on Land Use and Eminent Domain, Minnesota Continuing Legal Education, February 12, 2015.

  • Lecturer, “Property Tax Appeals in Minnesota,” Minnesota State Bar Association, March 17, 2014.

  • Lecturer, “Eminent Domain 2013: A Discussion of the Latest Developments in Condemnation Law,” Hennepin County Bar Association, Eminent Domain Section, June 7, 2013.

  • Lecturer, "Eminent Domain 2012: A Discussion of the Latest Developments in Condemnation Law," Hennepin County Bar Association, Eminent Domain Section, June 29, 2012.

  • Lecturer, “2011 City Attorneys Legislative Update,” GTS Educational Events, June 9, 2011.

  • Lecturer, “Regulatory Taking and Inverse Condemnation Cases that are Hot Issues: Interstate Companies and DeCook I and II,” Hennepin County Bar Association, April 27, 2011

  • Lecturer, “The Road Less Traveled,” Hennepin County Bar Association, February 24, 2010.

  • Lecturer, "Road and Access Law: Researching and Resolving Common Disputes," National Business Institute, October 16, 2007.

  • Lecturer, “Eminent Domain in Minnesota,” Lorman Education Services, June 8, 2007.

  • Lecturer, "Road and Access Law: Researching and Resolving Common Disputes," National Business Institute, October 16, 2007.

  • Lecturer, “Eminent Domain in Minnesota,” Lorman Education Services, June 8, 2007.

  • Lecturer, "Road and Access Law: Handling Successful Disputes," National Business Institute, August 8, 2006.

  • Substitute Lecturer, "Partial Takings and Severance Damages," Eminent Domain in Minnesota, Lorman Education Services, April 12, 2006.

  • Lecturer, "Access Law in Minnesota," Eminent Domain in Minnesota, Lorman Education Services, April 12, 2006.

  • Co-author of the Eminent Domain Chapter of the Minnesota Practice - Real Estate Volume, West Publishing Group, 2005-2006

  • Lecturer, "Eminent Domain in Minnesota," Lorman Education Services, November 30, 2005.

  • Lecturer, "Advanced Zoning and Land Use Seminar," Lorman Education Services, September 14, 2005.

  • Lecturer, "The United States Supreme Court Decision in Kelo v. City of New London," Hennepin County Bar Association, Real Property Section, July 14, 2005.

  • Lecturer, "A Valuation Dilemma," Continuing Legal Education, Minnesota State Bar Association, Continuing Legal Education, 2005.

  • Lecturer, "Eminent Domain - Recent Developments and Hot Topics," Minnesota State Bar Association, February 24, 2005.

  • Lecturer, "Road Access Law in Minnesota: How to Research and Resolve Access Disputes," National Business Institute, November 8, 2004.

  • Lecturer, "Legal Issues for Land Surveyors," Half Moon Seminars, September 23, 2004.

  • Lecturer, "Hot Topics In Condemnation and Redevelopment," 21st Annual Real Estate Institute, Minnesota Continuing Legal Education, November 21, 2003.

  • Lecturer, "Land Use Planning and Eminent Domain," National Business Institute, August 13, 2003.

  • Lecturer, Environmental Law Institute, Minnesota Institute of Legal Education, May 7-8, 2003.

  • Lecturer, "The Walser Richfield Battles: Lessons Learned From A Major Redevelopment Conflict Involving Tax Increment Financing, EIS, Zoning, Referendum, Indirect Source Permit and Condemnation," Real Estate Institute Seminar, Minnesota Continuing Legal Education, November 15-16, 2002.

  • Lecturer, "Damages for Construction Related Interferences" Eminent Domain Conference, Minnesota Institute of Legal Education, October 2, 2002.

  • Lecturer, "Damages For Construction Related Interference," 2002 Right of Way Professionals Conference, Minnesota Department of Transportation, Sept. 18-20, 2002.

  • Lecturer, "Taking of Property by Eminent Domain," National Business Institute, July 17, 2002.

  • Lecturer, "Advising A Client Prior to Condemnation," National Business Institute, July 17, 2002.

  • Lecturer, "Redevelopment After Tax Reform - New Developments In Housing," Minnesota Institute of Legal Education, June 13, 2002.

  • Lecturer, "A Case Study of Intense TIF and Condemnation Wars Accompanying Redevelopment: The City of Richfield/Walser Cases," Minnesota Institute of Legal Education, June 13, 2002.

  • Lecturer, "Richfield HRA v. Walser Auto Sales," Eminent Domain Institute, Minnesota Institute of Legal Education, October 10, 2001.

  • Lecturer, "The Law of Nonconforming Uses," National Business Institute, August 14, 2001.

  • Lecturer, "Ethics In Land Use Law," National Business Institute, August 14, 2001.

  • Lecturer, "Access Rights: The Good, the Bad, and the Uncertain," Government Training Service, City Attorneys Update, February 12, 2000.

  • Lecturer, "Land Use Planning and Eminent Domain in Minnesota," National Business Institute, November 16, 1999.

  • Lecturer, "Taking Claims Under 42 U.S.C. Section 1983," Eminent Domain Institute, Minnesota Institute of Legal Education, October 21, 1999.

  • Lecturer, "Land Use Planning and Eminent Domain in Minnesota," National Business Institute, September 15, 1998.

  • Lecturer, "Update on Park Ridge Inverse Condemnation Case," Hennepin County Bar Association, Eminent Domain Section, March 26, 1997.

  • Lecturer, "Land Use Planning and Eminent Domain," National Business Institute, December 17, 1996.

  • Lecturer, "Legal Issues in Valuation - Condemnation," University of St. Thomas - Center For Real Estate Education, December 4, 1996

  • Lecturer, "Inverse Condemnation: Overview of Claims and Defense," Minnesota Institute of Legal Education, December 6, 1995.

  • Lecturer, "The Use of the Development Cost Approach," Hennepin County Bar Association, Eminent Domain Section, April 26, 1995.

  • Lecturer, "Damages in Partial Taking Cases," Minnesota Institute of Legal Education, March 4, 1994.

  • Lecturer, "Compensation for Temporary Deprivation of Access," Government Training Service, City Attorneys Update, February 11, 1994.

  • Lecturer, "Damages in Partial Taking Cases," Minnesota Institute of Legal Education, March 4, 1994.

  • Lecturer, "Land Use Law Update in Minnesota," National Business Institute, Aug. 31, 1993.

  • Lecturer, "Construction-Related Interferences and Loss of Visibility - the Woodbridge Decision," International Right-of-Way Association, March 10, 1993.

  • Lecturer, "Measuring Damages in Condemnation Matters," Hennepin County Bar Association, Real Property Section, February 25, 1993.

  • Lecturer, "Access, Visibility and Market Value," Hennepin County Bar Association, Eminent Domain Committee, November 25, 1992.

  • Lecturer, "Condemnation Procedures: An Overview of Selected Topics," Minnesota County Attorneys Association, November 20, 1992.

  • Lecturer, "Access, View and Rights of Abutting Owners," Minnesota Institute of Legal Education, November 5, 1992.

  • Author, "Compensation for Loss of View: The Owner's Perspective," Minnesota Real Estate Journal, Jan/Feb 1992 at 132.

  • Lecturer, "Is An Owner Entitled to Compensation for Loss of View and Construction-Related Interferences?" Minnesota Institute for Legal Education, January 23, 1991.

  • Lecturer, "The When, Where, Why and How of Partial Takings in 1989 - A New Look at Compensable Damages," Minnesota Institute of Legal Education, November 3, 1989.

  • Lecturer, "Recent Developments and Practices in Condemnation Cases," Minnesota Institute of Legal Education, October 1986.

  • Lecturer, "Recent Developments and Practices in Condemnation Cases," Minnesota Institute of Legal Education, May 1985.

REPORTED APPELLATE DECISIONS

  • Alevizos v. Metropolitan Airports Comm'n, 452 N.W.2d 492 (Minn. Ct. App. 1990)

  • Ario v. Metropolitan Airports Comm'n, 367 N.W.2d 509 (Minn. 1985)

  • Bolen v. Glass, 755 N.W.2d 1 (Minn. 2008)

  • Castor v. City of Minneapolis, 429 N.W.2d 244 (Minn. 1988)

  • City of Duluth v. Stephenson, 481 N.W.2d 577 (Minn. Ct. App. 1992)

  • County of Anoka v. Blaine Bldg. Corp., 566 N.W.2d 331 (Minn. 1997)

  • County of Dakota v. George W. Cameron, 839 N.W.2d 700 (Minn. 2013)

  • County of Hennepin v. Begin, 443 N.W.2d 860 (Minn. Ct. App. 1989)

  • County of Ramsey v. Miller, 316 N.W.2d 917 (Minn. 1992)

  • County of Washington v. TMT Land V, LLC, 791 N.W.2d 132 (Minn. Ct. App. 2010)

  • Crystal Green v. City of Crystal, 421 N.W.2d 393 (Minn. Ct. App. 1988)

  • DeCook v. Rochester Int’l Airport Joint Zoning Bd., 796 N.W.2d 299 (Minn. 2011)

  • Hersch Properties LLC v. McDonald's Corp., 588 N.W.2d 728 (Minn. 1999)

  • Hiller v. County of Anoka, 529 N.W.2d 426 (Minn. Ct. App. 1995)

  • Housing and Redevelopment Authority v. Walser Auto Sales, Inc., 641 N.W.2d 885 (Minn. 2002)

  • Hurrle v. County of Sherburne, 594 N.W.2d 246 (Minn. Ct. App. 1999)

  • In Re: Request of Lafayette Development Corp., 576 N.W.2d 740 (Minn. 1998)

  • In Re: Haslund, 759 N.W.2d 680 (Minn. Ct. App. 2009)

  • In Re: Haslund, 781 N.W.2d 349 (Minn. 2010)

  • Konze v. City of Onamia, 2012 WL 4328953 (Minn. Ct. App. Sept. 24, 2012)

  • Metropolitan Airports Com’n v. Brandon Square III, 2007 WL 1322320 (Minn. Ct. App. July 17, 2012)

  • Moorhead Econ. Dev. Auth. v. Anda, 789 N.W.2d 860 (Minn. 2010)

  • National Auto Truckstops, Inc. v. DOT, 665 N.W.2d 198 (Wisc. 2003)

  • Potts v. City of Hugo, 416 N.W.2d 465 (Minn. Ct. App. 1987)

  • Rixmann v. City of Prior Lake, 723 N.W.2d 493 (Minn. Ct. App. 2006)

  • State ex rel. Com’r of Transp. V. CSLK Properties, LLC, 2012 WL 1570138 (Minn. Ct. App. May 7, 2012)

  • State v. Northwest Airlines, 413 N.W.2d 514 (Minn. Ct. App. 1987)

  • State v. Strom, 493 N.W.2d 554 (Minn. 1992)

  • Walser Auto Sales, Inc. v. City of Richfield, 644 N.W.2d 425 (2002)

  • Wolfson v. City of St. Paul, 535 N.W.2d 384 (Minn. Ct. App. 1995)

  • Wolfson v. City of St. Paul, 558 N.W.2d 781 (Minn. Ct. App. 1997)