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Matthew Sylvan Greenstein
About Matthew
Biography
My practice is focused on real estate law, creditors' remedies, general business law and civil litigation. A majority of my practice is also focused on common interest commmunities and I represent over 400 hundred community associations throughout the state of Minnesota.
Practice Areas
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Payment Methods
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- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Iowa for 3 years
State: Iowa
Acquired: 2022
No misconduct found
Licensed in Wisconsin for 6 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 2019
No misconduct found
Licensed in Minnesota for 14 years
State: Minnesota
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Location
Greenstein and Sellers PLLC
121 S. 8th Street, Suite 1450, Minneapolis, MN, 55402
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Matthew Sylvan Greenstein's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | June 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney
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HOA Excellance
Matt Greenstein and his firm rise above any other HOA attorney regarding revising governing documents, handling insurance claims, collections or other situation that an Association encounters. Highly recommended.
Posted by James | June 6, 2022 | Hired Attorney
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Client
After working with many attorneys, I am so grateful our paths crossed. Mr. Greenstein’s knowledge and legal guidance can not be matched. Thank you, Matthew!
Posted by Adam | June 6, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Honest and Effective
Mr. Greenstein is a pleasure to work with. I have always found him to be honest and fair in all his dealings. Additionally, he is effective and brings results as discussed.
Posted by Jennifer | March 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney
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Top Notch Homeowner Association Attorney
Matt Greenstein has been retained by several Homeowner Associations that I manage to offer expertise in legal matters that range from simple to complex and complicated. He is always professional and provides great advice for whatever is presented to him. I am sure with his level of knowledge and se...
Posted by Rebecca | March 2, 2020 | Hired Attorney
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Excellent Attorney
I hired Matt to write a lease for a rental property I own. He was professional, responsive to questions, and completed the documents I needed very quickly. I would highly recommend Matthew Greenstein.
Matthew Sylvan Greenstein's Lawyer Endorsements
"Matt is one of the best real estate lawyers around. Extremely knowledgeable and very easy to work with. I highly recommend him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Greenstein is very knowledgeable concerning Minnesota real estate law"
"Matt is an excellent attorney. He is an expert in real estate law."
"Do not think twice about hiring Matthew Greestein as your attorney. Mr. Greestein is smart, competent, affordable and zealous attorney and can provide high level representation for any business dispute, litigation, real estate issues and much more. Do yourself a favor and call him."
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"Matt is very knowledgeable about Home Owner's Association law."
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Experience
Honors
2019
Service Professional of the Year, CIC Midwest
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2017
Service Professional of the Year, CIC Midwest
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2011
Moot Court Competition - 1st runner up, Minnesota Intellectual Property Law Association
2010
CALI Award for Excellence: Intellectual Property Law, CALI
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Shareholder, Greenstein and Sellers PLLC
2011 - 2019
Attorney, Bernick Lifson, P.A.
2008 - 2008
Law Clerk, Colich & Associates
Associations
2011 - Present
Minnesota Multi-Housing AssociationMember
2011 - Present
CIC MidwestMember/Chair of Publication Committee
2010 - Present
Minnesota State Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Hennepin County Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Hennepin County Bar Association, Debtor/Creditor Remedies SectionMember
2010 - Present
Hennepin County Bar Association, Real Property SectionMember
2010 - Present
Twin Cities Cardozo SocietyMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Williamsburg Village Homeowners Association v. Maya Kirpalani, et. al.
Prevailed on summary judgment
Education
2010
Hamline University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
Minnesota State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2015
Minnesota Multi-Housing Association - Common Interest Community Manager Certification
CCAM Course Instruction on Assessment Collections
2015
Minnesota Multi-Housing Association - Common Interest Community Manager Certification
CCAM Course Instruction on Minnesota Common Interest Ownership Act
2014
CIC Midwest Lunch and Learn
HOA Horror Stories
2014
CIC Midwest Lunch and Learn
HOA Rule Enforcement
2012
HCBA - CLE Event
Homeowner Associations and Collections
2012
HCBA - Best of CLE series
HOA collections and the FDCPA
Publications
2014
Bernick Lifson, P.A.
HOA Voting
2013
CIC Midwest
Conciliation Court for Board Members
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
How long can I stay in my home?
21 Mar 2018
Q&A
Neighbors' contractor built a retaining wall, diverting water and flooding my basement. Against whom do I have legal standing?
21 Jul 2015
Q&A
What can I do about an HOA who is retaliating against me for asking them to fix something?
27 Sep 2013