Gail E. Mattey earned her J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School in 2008, and her Honors B.A in Biological Sciences with a minor in Psychology from the University of Delaware in 2003. Gail represents clients in a variety of Family Law matters including Divorce, Child Custody and Support Issues, Parenting Time, Property Division, Spousal Maintenance, Family Mediation, and Orders for Protection.
After graduating law school, Gail spent seven years in Hennepin County District Court, first as a Law Clerk in Drug and DWI Court, then as Executive Assistant to the Chief Judge, culminating in five years as a Law Clerk in Family Court under Judge James T. Swenson, Judge Philip C. Carruthers, and Referee Jason T. Hutchison. Gail’s years with the court have provided her with invaluable experience navigating the court system, and her five years in Family Court have provided her with an unparalleled depth and breadth of knowledge of Family Law to enable her to strongly advocate for her clients in all Family Law related matters.
Gail’s strong sense of empathy and compassion enables her to connect with her clients, while her strong analytical reasoning and thorough knowledge of the law enables her to act as an effective advocate as she guides clients through the intimidating court process. Gail is a strong believer in alternative dispute resolution, and will work with clients to amicably settle their disputes to minimize the acrimony involved in the legal process. However, should alternative dispute resolution fail, she is not shy to pursue litigation and will zealously advocate for her clients before the Judge and seek the assistance of the court when needed. Gail’s dual approach to resolving cases enables her to tailor her strategy to meet the unique needs of each individual client, resolving matters efficiently and effectively.
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6303 Osgood Ave. N., Stillwater, MN, 55082
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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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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2018
Women in Law, Attorney at Law Magazine Minnesota
2016
5 Years of Service, Hennepin County District Court
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
2008 - Present
Minnesota State Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Hennepin County Bar AssociationMember
2008
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
Honors B.A.
2017
2009
2008
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