Minneapolis Office

6160 Summit Drive,
Suite 560
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(612) 789-9000
(877) 481-4676
Greater MN Office

2142 76th Street SW
Pequot Lakes, MN 56472
(218) 568-5868
(800) 596-5547

Grant Merritt practices throughout Minnesota and in federal courts in the areas of environmental regulation, transportation, governmental relations, litigation, municipal law, non-profit organizations and real estate. He has been involved from the beginning of his practice in federal and state hearings and trials. After practicing transportation law for many years, he became one of the first environmental lawyers in Minnesota. Grant was appointed Executive Director of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency in 1971, and served until 1975. He also served as members of the Minnesota Environmental Quality Council and the first Great Lakes Water Quality Board. Grant has received many accolades for his environmental and conservation work. His grandfather was one of the "Seven Iron Men" who discovered the Mesabi Iron Ore Range in northern Minnesota.

Mr. Merritt has successfully represented citizen groups and corporations seeking to comply with state and federal regulations. His litigation experience is extensive, including 60 days in trial on a large landfill case. He is "of counsel" with our firm.

Grant can be reached at 763-259-3459 or merritt@kwgc-law.com.


Education:
Bachelor's degree, University of Minnesota, Duluth, 1955
Master's Degree: University of Minnesota, 1957
Juris Doctorate, University of Minnesota Law School, 1962

Bar Admission:
Minnesota, 1962
Federal U.S. District Courts for the Districts of Minnesota and Michigan
Circuit Courts of Appeal for the 6th and 8th Districts

Professional Activities and Memberships:
Minnesota State Bar Association, Environmental and Natural Resources Section
Anoka County Bar Association

Publications:
"Land Use Issues in Rural Areas: Environmental Impacts and Rights", Minnesota Bar Association, 1979
"The Art of Pollution", Twin Citian, 1970

Community service:
Board Member and President, Parks & Trails Council of Minnesota.
Member of the Board and Secretary of the Canada-Minnesota Business Council.
Vice-President of the Isle Royale Families and Friends Association.
Member of the Minneapolis City of Lakes Rotary Club.
Frequent Speaker on conservation issues and history throughout the Minnesota.
Hiker, skier, golfer and angler.

 

     
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