Matthew John Schaap

Matthew John Schaap

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 60% Litigation
    9 years
  • 10% Appeals
    1 year
  • 10% Employment / Labor
    1 year
  • 5% Business
    1 year
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Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

  • Dougherty, Molenda, Solfest, Hills & Bauer P.A.
    7300 West 147th Street
    Suite 600
    Apple Valley, MN 55124
    Office: 952-953-8816
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Matthew has practiced law with Dougherty Molenda since 2004, and he currently plays an active role in its commercial, banking, and real estate practice areas.... more

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Client Reviews

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“Defamation Lawsuit - Defendant”

Posted by: Steve, about 1 year ago.

Client Review: Matt Schaap did an excellent job handling our defense in a recent lawsuit. He was professional and responded quickly to questions we posed as a... more
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“Mr. Schaap's professionalism, attention to detail, follow up and knowledge are second to none.”

Posted by: Tom, about 1 year ago.

Client Review: I never anticipated needing legal advice for a lawsuit, until I sold my company and was sued by my former partner. I have done business with the law... more
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Résumé

 

License

11 years since Matthew John Schaap was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Minnesota Authorized to practice 2002 06/05/2013

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Judicial Law Clerk at State of Minnesota 2002–2004

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Hamline University School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor
Calvin College English BA - Bachelor of Arts

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Top 40 under 40 Litigation Lawyer (MN) American Society of Legal Advocates 2013
MN Rising Stars List MInnesota Law & Politics Magazine 2012
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member Dakota County Bar Association
Member Minnesota State Bar Association, Business Law Section
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Contribution

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Guides: 1 Legal Guide
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Assisting Author Minnesota Litigation Checklists (Matthew Bender & Company, Inc.) 2007

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Tablet Computing and Your Practice Oakes Inns of Court 2012