Gail Elise Mattey

Gail Elise Mattey

3.9
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 17 years

Child custody Lawyer at Stillwater, MN
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family ... +2 more

6303 Osgood Ave. N., Stillwater, MN

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Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 17 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 2008

Disability Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Atticus Family Law

6303 Osgood Ave. N., Stillwater, MN, 55082

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Gail Elise Mattey's Reviews

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3.9 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Posted by Zach | June 09, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Ghosted

My case is almost over and Gail has ghosted me. This after postponing or being late for meetings, not following up for several days, and failing to deliver work by her own promised deadlines. Other reviews indicate that this is a trend, I should have paid closer attention before I wasted my money o...n an incomplete case. Wildly unprofessional.

Posted by anonymous | March 06, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence

Unprepared "Team"

My dad and I hired Gail to advocate for an OFP. We were on a low money and price seemed right. She showed up to court and pulled out nothing more than an empty yellow note pad. My ex-wife dropped all charges and for some reason we did not pursue a counterattack. We were able to combat allegations dir...ectly that day with perjury. Gail was visibly nervous. I noticed her fidgeting her pen and paper, and I had to speak up for myself on two occasions. The children ended up remaining with the ex-wife and 1 year later CPS had to get involved for their safety. I would not recommend this lawyer for loved ones.

Posted by Ashley | March 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Gail Mattey

Gail Mattey has been a phenomenal attorney in my divorce/domestic abuse/child custody situation. My children were with-held from me for over three months, and after a very stressful court hearing I was almost immediately able to pick them up from their father and bring them back home. She has been a ...godsend for me and my case. Gail is very down to earth, and easy to talk to. Although she is very kind and compassionate, she is a force to be reckoned with.

Posted by monica | March 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

A satisfied client

Gail Mattey is very professional, dedicated, passionate about her career and who genuinely cares about her client. She took over my divorce & OFP case for free but yet fought with the voracity of a client worth billions. She educated me on what we should expect, the likely outcome would be and them s...he achieved it. When my kids dad serviced me an OFP, Gail, would be up late at 10pm working on my case. She would call be least everyday, she is very good with communications and updates. Gail is very organized, assertive, goal oriented and fearless. I am very pleased, happy and proud of you. God bless you for fighting for me and reunifying me and my children. You are absolutely the best.

Posted by Melanie | March 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Best Divorce Lawyer

Gail is very compassionate, knowledgeable, and efficient. I was very lucky to have Gail. It was a very difficult time for me to have a divorce and I needed it completed very quickly. With her many wonderful qualities as a person and lawyer she got me to the other side. She will always hold a special ...place in my heart. I highly recommend Gail.

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2018

Women in Law, Attorney at Law Magazine Minnesota

2016

5 Years of Service, Hennepin County District Court

Work Experience

2021 - Present

Attorney, Atticus Family Law

2020 - 2021

Contract Attorney, Central Minnesota Legal Services

2018 - 2021

Owner, Mattey Family Law

2017 - 2018

Associate Attorney, Lake Harriet Law Office

2012 - 2018

Law Clerk, Hennepin County Family Court

2011 - 2012

Executive Assistant to the Chief Judge, Hennepin County District Court

2010 - 2011

Law Clerk, Hennepin County Drug and DWI Court

2007 - 2008

Research Assistant, Consortium on Law and Values in Health, Environment & the Life Sciences

Associations

2008 - Present

Minnesota State Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

Hennepin County Bar Association

Member

Education

2008

University of Minnesota Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

University of Delaware

Honors B.A.

Publications

2017

Minnesota CLE DWI Deskbook, Chapter 14, Mandatory Minimums

2009

National Association of School Nurses Sexting: Just How Much of a Danger is IT, and What Can School Nurses Do About It?

2008

Foog & Drug Law Journal Exploring Emerging Nanobiotechnology Drugs and Medical Devices

Languages

English

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