Atty. Gary Van Cleve
Gary A. Van Cleve is a seasoned trial attorney and an appellate advocate handling a full range of real estate-related litigation.
Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law Attorney · Serving Minneapolis, MN
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About Gary Van Cleve at a Glance
Gary Van Cleve is a zoning attorney based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Larkin Hoffman. Educated at The University of Iowa (J.D., 1984). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law (2026). Serves clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Gary Van Cleve
- Gary A. Van Cleve is a seasoned trial attorney and an appellate advocate handling a full range of real estate-related litigation
- Gary focuses on representing property owners in: (1) condemnation actions where either the government or a utility company takes private property for a public use through its power of eminent domain, (2) land use disputes with local governments typically involving zoning or permitting issues, and (3) property tax appeals
- Gary is the chair of Larkin Hoffman’s real estate litigation practice group
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Gary Van Cleve's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gary Van Cleve handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Minneapolis.
Land Use & Zoning in Minneapolis
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Minneapolis
Practicing law in Minnesota. Legal matters in Minnesota are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Minneapolis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Minnesota state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Minnesota brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Minnesota courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Minneapolis Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Minneapolis-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Minneapolis Choose Gary Van Cleve
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Gary Van Cleve's practice in the field of zoning.
Focused Zoning Practice
Concentrating on zoning means Gary Van Cleve's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Minneapolis
A Minneapolis-based practice means Gary Van Cleve attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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