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INTRODUCTION <br />Berglund 86 Berglund, Ltd., is excited by the opportunity to submit this proposal <br />to the City of Ramsey in response to the City's request for proposals. This <br />proposal is for representation of the City in civil and prosecution matters, or <br />alternatively solely for either civil or criminal matters. John J. Berglund is <br />proposed to be the lead attorney for all matters whether civil or criminal. Mr. <br />Berglund is confident that his firm, associates, and staff possess the <br />qualifications to meet and exceed the expectations of the City of Ramsey in regard <br />to the City Attorney position. Mr. Berglund will have the additional participation, <br />support, staff assistance and expertise of Mark E. Berglund. Mr. Berglund <br />utilizes a professional and reliable staff supported by cutting -edge technology to <br />place the best possible legal resources at the disposal of the City of Ramsey. The <br />firm places an emphasis on providing competent representation, while at the <br />same time maintaining personal connection, availability, and timely responses <br />which have been the firm's cornerstone in client satisfaction over the course of 36 <br />years of practice. Our firm, traditional in its values, but progressive in its use of <br />technology, can provide competent and refreshing representation on the legal <br />issues facing the City of Ramsey now, and in the future. <br />BACKGROUND <br />Attorney John Berglund founded his firm in Anoka, Minnesota, in 1975. The <br />following 36 years of practice have established Mr. Berglund's reputation within <br />the Anoka County legal community as a vigorous advocate for his clients, while at <br />the same time maintaining a professional and personable relationship with <br />opposing counsel, litigants, and court personnel. The respect Mr. Berglund has <br />garnered from his clients and peers is exemplified in his past election to serve as <br />Secretary, Treasurer, Vice - President and President of the Anoka County Bar <br />Association. Mr. Berglund's office is adjacent to the Anoka County Courthouse, <br />allowing for efficient and timely representation on court matters. Berglund 86 <br />Berglund is committed to assure a smooth transition from the existing City <br />Attorney for the City of Ramsey to the new attorney, John Berglund, should this <br />proposal be accepted. Mr. Berglund's professional experience and temperament <br />make Berglund 86 Berglund, Ltd., exceptionally well- suited for the position of <br />Ramsey City Attorney. Berglund 86 Berglund, Ltd., complies with federal, state <br />and local laws with respect to equal opportunity regulations. <br />JOHN BERGLUND - LEAD CITY ATTORNEY <br />John Berglund graduated from The University of Minnesota in 1970 and William <br />Mitchell College of Law in 1974. In law school, Mr. Berglund was a student <br />director of the law clinic, which he helped create, and which is still in existence <br />1 <br />