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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 is also a Board Certified Real Property Specialist. Fewer than 3% of all registered attorneys in Minnesota are certified specialists in their field.
Matt is a partner at the firm with over a decade of legal experience. Matt is originally from Hillsboro, North Dakota, but had connections to the Twin Cities that drew him to the area. While in law school, Matt served on the Executive Board for the Valparaiso University Law Review and clerked for United States Magistrate Judge Christopher Nuechterlein. Prior to joining the firm in 2007, Matt served a one year clerkship for the Honorable Carol Ronning Kapsner at the North Dakota Supreme Court. Matt’s practice includes both real estate transactions and business litigation. The majority of his clients are connected to the concentrations in construction, real estate, and manufacturing. Matt often takes an “outside general counsel” approach with his clients. He provides his clients with a single point of contact and accountability for their projects on all their legal needs. Matt has repeatedly been chosen as a Rising Star by Super , 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.
In his free time, he golfs as much as Minnesota weather permits, reads, and spends time with his family and friends. He has four daughters and lives with his wife in Medina, Minnesota who is a physical therapist.
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18 years | 500 cases
18 years | 500 cases
18 years | 500 cases
18 years | 500 cases
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Chat withState: Minnesota
Acquired: 2006
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State: North Dakota
Acquired: 2005
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3555 Plymouth Blvd #117, Plymouth, MN, 55447
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Posted by Bradley | February 18, 2013 | Real Estate
Diligent, thorough and capable attorney.
I have engaged Matt to perform legal work on a number of varied issues. He has exceeded my expectations on all engagements. Everything from real estate, to contract reviews, to collections. In addition to being knowledgable and thorough on all reviews/filings, Matt has provided me with strategic...
Posted by anonymous | February 12, 2013 | Bankruptcy & Debt
Creditor Claim
Matt represented us in filing a claim against a creditor who had filed bankruptcy. He handled the claim effectively and efficiently. He also went above and beyond the call of duty as he recognized that another creditor's claim didn't look right. We had him look into this and his instincts were rig...
Posted by David | February 03, 2011 | Business
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In my first relationship with Matt he was representing a supplier that we had used at a problem job. In communicating and talking with him about this problem he was fair with me and willing to listen to reason. When that was resolved I contacted Matt to ask if he would be interested in representi...
"Matt is an exceptionally intelligent individual and a diligent attorney. I never hesitate to refer clients to him."
"Matt is an excellent attorney. He's been involved in a number of important real estate cases in Minnesota."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. Matthew is definitely the most intelligent and hard-working lawyer I have ever met."
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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
Rising Star, Minnesota Super Lawyers
2015
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
2014
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
2005
Cum Laude, Valparaiso Univeristy School of Law
2003
Course Honors, Valparaiso Univerisity School of Law
2002
Summa Cum Laude, Jamestown College
2014 - Present
Partner, Brutlag, Hartmann & Trucke, PA
2007 - 2014
Associate, Brutlag, Hartmann & Trucke, Pa
2006 - 2007
Associate, Hitesman and Associates
2005 - 2006
Judicial Law Clerk, North Dakota Supreme Court
2004 - 2005
Law Clerk Extern, Federal Magistrate Judge Christopher A. Nuechterlein
2004 - 2004
Summer Associate, Hoeppner Wagner & Evans, LLP
2015 - Present
Residential Real Estate Committee, Minnesota State Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
TwinWest Chamber of CommerceMember
2014 - Present
Minnesota Builders ExchangeAttorney Member
2014 - Present
Brookview Men's Golf AssociationPresident
2014 - Present
Minnesota Real Property Conveyancing Blanks Task ForceMember
2013 - Present
Plymouth Charter CommissionBoard Member
2008 - Present
Brookview Mens Golf AssociationBoard of Directors
2006 - Present
Minnesota State Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
Hennpein County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2006 - Present
Minnesota State Bar AssociationMember - Real Property Section
2005 - Present
American Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2005 - Present
North Dakota State Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2014 - 2016
BNI Full Circle-PlymouthMember
2005 - 2006
American Inns of Court FoundationAssociate Member
2005 - 2006
Big Muddy Bar AssociationMember
2004 - 2005
Law ReviewExecutive Symposium Editor
The court expanded the doctrine of equitable subrogation
The court held that the pre-lien notice exception does not apply for a tenant with a leased space under 5,000 square feet
2005
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2005
Shifting Powers in the Federal Court
2005
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