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Pete joined Faegre & Benson in 1992 and practiced for five years in the public finance group focusing on tax-exempt real estate-backed financings. Prior to rejoining Faegre in 1999, Pete spent two years practicing real estate for the State of Minnesota, including work for the Housing Finance Agency. Since returning to Faegre & Benson, Pete has become a partner in the real estate group, participating in all aspects of commercial real estate, including condominium development, affordable housing, shopping center development and financing. Common Interest Communities. Pete has represented many developers in the creation of condominiums and planned communities. Representative projects include mixed-use developments, single-family detached homes, master developments, apartment-style condominiums, townhome-style planned communities, and condominium conversions. Pete has lectured on representing developers and builders of common interest communities. Governmentally Assisted Projects. Pete has substantial experience with tax increment financing, low-income housing tax credits, tax exempt bonds, and tax abatement, representing developers, underwriters, and municipalities. Education J.D., University of Iowa (1992), Order of the Coif, with high distinction BA, University of Iowa (1989), Phi Beta Kappa, with high distinction Professional Recognition Super Lawyer, Minnesota Law & Politics (2005, 2006) Rising Star, Minnesota Law & Politics (2000, 2004) Presentations Condominium and Planned Community Practice: Disclosure Statement Requirements, Assessments and Reserves, and Mixed-Use Projects Lorman Education Services (2006) Tax Increment Finance: The Basics (with Stephanie Galey) Sponsored Seminar with LISC (2005) Urban Development in Minnesota, Creative Financing Tools: Tax Exempt Bonds Lorman (2005) Affordable Housing in Minnesota Lorman Education Services (2005) Common Interest Communities, Representing Developers and Builders Minnesota CLE (2004) Practical Aspects of Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, Historic Tax Credits and New Markets Tax Credits (with Jim Dinerstein) Minnesota CLE - Real Estate Institute (2004) New Economic Development Tools: New Market Tax Credits and Minnesota Job Opportunity Building Zones Minnesota CLE - Real Estate Institute (2003) Ways to Preserve Long-Term Affordability Minnesota Institute of Legal Education (2002) Redevelopment After Tax Reform Minnesota Institute of Legal Education (2002) Governmental Goals, Policies and Perspectives: The Local Perspective New Urbanism/Smart Growth, Minnesota Institute of Legal Education (2001) TIF, Tax Abatement and Other Governmental Incentives: Can "New Urbanism" Work Without Them? New Urbanism/Smart Growth, Minnesota Institute of Legal Education (2001) Professional and Trade Associations Minnesota Shopping Center Association (Board of Directors) Hennepin County Bar Association Affordable Housing Forum (Co-chair) Admitted to Practice (State) Minnesota. | 