Flaherty & Hood PA

Flaherty & Hood, P.A. is a Minnesota-based law firm that provides legal and legislative support to local governments, coalitions, associations, non-profits, and businesses throughout the state. The firm integrates law, government relations, and fiscal and policy analysis, as well as communications and media support, to serve its clients.

Founded in 1992 by attorney Tim Flaherty, the firm initially focused on legislative, legal, and regulatory services for local governments. In 1993, attorney Chris Hood joined to expand legal services, particularly in municipal, labor and employment, and land use law.

Flaherty & Hood, P.A. operates offices in St. Paul and Winona, Minnesota. Its team includes nearly 30 professionals, comprising attorneys, lobbyists, paralegals, communications specialists, policy analysts, consultants, and administrative staff.

Practice areas include:

• Municipal Law
• Business Law
• Government Relations
• Labor Relations & Employment Law
• Environment
• Land Use, Development & Annexation
• Litigation & Administrative Hearings
• Energy & Public Utilities
• Real Estate
• Classification, Compensation & Organizational Services
• Association Management
• Research & Consulting Services
• Nonprofit Services