The Civil Division has two teams that provide legal services:

The Client Services Team

This team provides a range of legal services and advice to the City’s elected officials, boards and commissions, and all City departments. To provide best-in-class legal services, we:

• Draft City ordinances to policy advice
• Negotiate and draft complex development agreements
• Advise on constitutional protections

The Litigation Team

This team represents the City of Minneapolis in administrative proceedings and in federal and state court to:

• Hold landlords accountable
• Defend against challenges to City ordinances and policies
• Advocate for Minneapolis and its residents