Paul Moe practices both real estate and environmental law. His practice includes a wide variety of environmental and real estate related matters, with a focus on remediation, development, financing, and the sale and leasing of contaminated commercial property. He is certified by the Minnesota State Bar Association as a real property law specialist and is a fellow of the American College of Mortgage Attorneys.

Development. Paul has worked with a number of developers in the areas of land acquisition, governmental approvals, construction, and financing for new projects. Paul has worked with regional and national real estate development organizations, retailers, and venture capital firms involved in development. Paul has acted as lead counsel for Target Corporation around the country. He has advised clients on proposed acquisitions of potentially contaminated properties and using the Minnesota "Land Recycling Act" to facilitate development. He has represented "green developers" in the acquisition and development of "brownfield" and "greenfield" sites.

Financing. Paul has worked with both lenders and borrowers in the financing of new development, redevelopment, corporate acquisitions, and real estate transfers. He has also frequently advised clients in foreclosure and workout matters, again as counsel for both the lender and the borrower. He has advised clients on various multistate financing matters, and has negotiated construction and permanent loan financing for several regional development projects. His work on secured lending projects led to his selection as a fellow in the American College of Mortgage Attorneys.

Property Disposition. Paul has frequently acted as counsel in transactions throughout the United States. He has advised a broad range of property owners, including Target Corporation, CenterPoint Energy Resources Corporation, H.B. Fuller Company and 3M Company.

Environmental Liability. Paul has frequently advised clients of potential liability associated with the ownership of real property, including matters related to hazardous waste, asbestos, and lead-based paint. He has frequently conducted seminars on these topics, and has published materials related to asbestos and liability for injuries caused by lead-based paint.

Paul has also provided legal services in a variety of other areas of real estate law. He advised clients on right-of-way issues and the rights of public utilities. He has experience with condominiums and other common interest communities, as well as matters related to historic preservation and environmental review of development proposals. He has counselled the owners and developers of residential rental housing with respect to tenant rights and remedies. He has negotiated commercial leases on behalf of both landlords and tenants.

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