Specialties include Real Estate and Business law including both Litigation and Transactions, Commercial Real Estate, Construction Law, Mechanic's Liens, Debt Collection, and Contracts.
Matt has repeatedly been chosen as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers.com, Minneapolis Saint Paul magazine, Minnesota Law & Politics magazine, and Twin Cities Business magazine. The Super Lawyers-Rising Stars list represents the top Minnesota attorneys age 40 or younger. No more than 2.5% of attorney's are named to Rising Stars.
Matt is also a Board Certified Real Property Specialist. Fewer than 3% of all registered attorneys in Minnesota are certified specialists in their field.
Practice areas
Acquisition and sales, Boundary disputes, Commercial leasing, Commercial real estate, Construction defect, Deeds and easements. Defense of Minnesota Department of Commerce Complaints, Litigation, mechanic's liens, Loans
14 years, 500 cases
Asset protection and business reorganization, Business acquisitions and sales, Consulting agreements. Corporate governance, Covenants not to compete, Employment, Outside general counsel service, Secured and unsecured loan transactions
14 years, 500 cases
Commercial litigation, Construction defects Construction disputes, Construction contracts, Real estate disputes, Contract for Deeds, Mortgages, Payment and Performance Bond claims and litigation,
14 years, 500 cases
Drafting and negotiating consulting agreements, customer and vendor/supplier contracts; Joint Ventures; Loan restructuring and workouts, purchasing and selling of assets
14 years, 500 cases
Arbitration and mediation, Asset searches and seizures, Collections, Commercial litigation, Credit Application drafting, Creditor Bankruptcy representation Demand and dunning letters, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) compliance and defense
14 years, 500 cases
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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MN | Authorized to Practice | 2006 | 05/21/2022 |
ND | Authorized to Practice Law | 2005 | 06/09/2022 |
Legal answers | 40 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Rising Star | Minnesota Super Lawyers | 2021 |
Rising Star | Minnesota Super Lawyers | 2020 |
Rising Star | Minnesota Super Lawyers | 2019 |
Rising Star | Minnesota Super Lawyers | 2018 |
Rising Star | Minnesota Super Lawyers | 2017 |
Rising Star | Minnesota Super Lawyers | 2016 |
Super Lawyers - Rising Star 2014 | Mpls. St. Paul Magazine, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine, Twin Cities Business Magazine, SuperLawyers.com | 2015 |
Board Certified Real Property Law Specialist | Minnesota State Bar Association | 2015 |
Super Lawyers- 2013 Rising Stars | Mpls. St. Paul Magazine, Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine, Twin Cities Business Magazine, SuperLawyers.com | 2014 |
Board Certifed Real Property Law Specialist | Minnesota State Bar Association | 2014 |
Cum Laude | Valparaiso Univeristy School of Law | 2005 |
Course Honors | Valparaiso Univerisity School of Law | 2003 |
Summa Cum Laude | Jamestown College | 2002 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Brutlag, Hartmann & Trucke, PA | 2014 - Present |
Associate | Brutlag, Hartmann & Trucke, Pa | 2007 - 2014 |
Associate | Hitesman and Associates | 2006 - 2007 |
Judicial Law Clerk | North Dakota Supreme Court | 2005 - 2006 |
Law Clerk Extern | Federal Magistrate Judge Christopher A. Nuechterlein | 2004 - 2005 |
Summer Associate | Hoeppner Wagner & Evans, LLP | 2004 - 2004 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Residential Real Estate Committee, Minnesota State Bar Association | Member | 2015 - Present |
TwinWest Chamber of Commerce | Member | 2014 - Present |
Minnesota Builders Exchange | Attorney Member | 2014 - Present |
Brookview Men's Golf Association | President | 2014 - Present |
Minnesota Real Property Conveyancing Blanks Task Force | Member | 2014 - Present |
Plymouth Charter Commission | Board Member | 2013 - Present |
Brookview Mens Golf Association | Board of Directors | 2008 - Present |
Minnesota State Bar Association | Member | 2006 - Present |
Hennpein County Bar Association | Attorney Member | 2006 - Present |
Minnesota State Bar Association | Member - Real Property Section | 2006 - Present |
American Bar Association | Attorney Member | 2005 - Present |
North Dakota State Bar Association | Attorney Member | 2005 - Present |
BNI Full Circle-Plymouth | Member | 2014 - 2016 |
American Inns of Court Foundation | Associate Member | 2005 - 2006 |
Big Muddy Bar Association | Member | 2005 - 2006 |
Law Review | Executive Symposium Editor | 2004 - 2005 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Valparaiso University Law Review | Executive Board | 2005 |
Valparaiso University Law Review | The Reluctance Towards Retroactivity: The Retroactive Application of Laws in Death Penalty Collateral Review Cases | 2004 |
The Federal Lawyer | The Federal Sentencing Guidelines: A Troubling Historical Perspective | 2004 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Valparaiso University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2005 |
Jamestown College | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2002 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Valparaiso Law Review Symposium | Shifting Powers in the Federal Court | 2005 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Citizens State Bank v. Raven Trading Partners, Inc. | The court expanded the doctrine of equitable subrogation |
Wallboard, Inc. v. St. Cloud Mall, LLC | The court held that the pre-lien notice exception does not apply for a tenant with a leased space under 5,000 square feet |
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Lee Orwig, Business Attorney on Apr 26, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Matt is an exceptionally intelligent individual and a diligent attorney. I never hesitate to refer clients to him.
Blake Nelson, Real estate Attorney on Oct 8, 2014
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Lee Orwig, Business Attorney on Apr 26, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Matt is an exceptionally intelligent individual and a diligent attorney. I never hesitate to refer clients to him.
Blake Nelson, Real estate Attorney on Oct 8, 2014
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Shaun Redford, Real estate Attorney on Jul 24, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Matt is an excellent attorney. He's been involved in a number of important real estate cases in Minnesota.
James Oppenhuizen, Unknown Attorney on Feb 12, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have worked with Matt on a number of matters related to a mutual client. Matt is an excellent attorney who consistently shows sound judgment and character. I wholeheartedly endorse Matt.
Brian Larson, Unknown Attorney on Feb 11, 2013
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer. Matthew is definitely the most intelligent and hard-working lawyer I have ever met.