Matthew J. Linn graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee (B.B.A. cum laude in Finance June 1999 and M.B.A. in Leadership and Technology May 2004), and the William Mitchell College of Law, in St. Paul, Minnesota (J.D. May 2007). At law school, Matt was recognized upon graduation for donating 50 or more legal hours to public service and was honored through the Minnesota Justice Foundation's Law School Public Service Program. His law school activities included participation in William Mitchell's nationally ranked clinic program where he represented non-profit entities and provided legal assistance to Minnesota prisoners. Matthew received the school's CALI Excellence for the Future Award and served as the LexisNexis Student Research Assistant.
Prior to enrolling in law school, Matthew was employed by the financial firm Thomson Reuters (FKA Thomson Financial), where he performed business analysis for system design and function of front-end and back office brokerage trading interfaces and their corresponding business applications. After law school, Matthew practiced as an attorney in Milwaukee, Wisconsin before moving to Arizona in 2009 and practicing law in Phoenix. Matthew returned to Wisconsin in 2014 and practices in the areas of probate, estate planning, bankruptcy, guardianships, family law, real estate, business law and criminal defense.
Matthew's leisure time activities include traveling, as well as developing fluency in the Spanish language.
Languages spoken
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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AZ | Inactive | 2010 | 09/05/2021 |
WI | Good Standing | 2007 | 02/22/2022 |
Legal answers | 7 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Platinum Client Champion | Martindale-Hubbell® | 2022 |
Platinum Client Champion | Martindale-Hubbell® | 2021 |
Platinum Client Champion | Martindale-Hubbell® | 2020 |
Gold Client Champion | Martindale-Hubbell® | 2019 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Wolf River Lawyers | 2019 - Present |
Executive Director and CEO of local affiliates | Bridgestone Living | 2015 - 2019 |
Attorney | San Tan Law Firm / The Law Offices of Matthew J Linn, PLC | 2012 - 2019 |
Attorney | The Frutkin Law Firm, PLC | 2009 - 2012 |
Attorney | The Law Offices Of Peter Francis Geraci | 2008 - 2009 |
Senior Trading Systems Analyst | Thomson Financial | 2000 - 2004 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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State Bar of Wisconsin, Bankruptcy, Insolvency and Creditors' Rights Section | Member | 2020 - Present |
Winnebago County Bar Association | Member | 2019 - Present |
Waupaca County Bar Association | Member | 2019 - Present |
Waupaca County Bar Association | President | 2020 - 2022 |
Waupaca County Bar Association | Vice President | 2019 - 2020 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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William Mitchell College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2007 |
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee | MBA - Master of Business Administration | 2004 |
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee | BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration | 1999 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Disputed Debt Collection | The collection case was dismissed, and the debt was ruled invalid. |
Non-dischargeability Action Under U.S. Bankruptcy Code | The home buyer's case was dismissed after trial, and the debt was ruled dischargeable.. |
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Joy Sisler, Estate planning Attorney on Jul 15, 2019
Relationship: Co-worker
I strongly endorse Attorney Linn for his work in estate planning. Attorney Linn uses his background in debt management and elder law to create the best estate plans for his clients. He uses his broad practice field and experience to provide creative solutions for his clients in every area of his practice.
Abraham Pinon, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jul 7, 2019
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Linn goes above and beyond to provide his clients with the best legal representation. He is extremely knowledgeable.
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