Anthony ("Tony") T. Smith has been representing property owners for most of his career. Tony's practice focuses on the diverse legal needs of common interest communities. He regularly advises condominium and townhome associations on all aspects of operation, management, governance, and litigation, including:

• Governing document preparation, amendment, and interpretation;
• Rule enforcement;
• Compliance with applicable state and federal laws (MCIOA, Minnesota Nonprofit Corporations Act, Fair Housing Act, Minnesota Human Rights Act, etc.);
• Homeowner dispute resolution;
• Collections;
• Contract review and negotiation;
• Insurance claim disputes and litigation; and
• Contractor disputes and construction defect litigation.

A skilled communicator, problem solver, negotiator, and trial lawyer, Tony has represented clients in cases before Minnesota's state and federal courts, state and federal appellate courts, and the Minnesota Supreme Court.

Tony is a frequent lecturer on issues pertaining to common interest communities and insurance disputes. He regularly presents educational seminars for CAI-Minnesota, CIC-Midwest, Minnesota Continuing Legal Education, and the National Business Institute. Additionally, he serves on CAI-Minnesota's Board of Directors.

Tony volunteers his time and experience as legal counsel for Rein In Sarcoma, a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating the public and medical community about sarcomas, supporting sarcoma patients and their loved ones, and funding research directed toward developing new treatments and finding a cure for sarcoma cancers.

Well respected by his peers, Tony has repeatedly been named to Minnesota's list of "Rising Stars" and "Super Lawyers."