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Matthew J. Schaap | Associate

Matthew has practiced law with Severson Sheldon since 2004, and he currently plays an active role in its commercial, banking, and real estate practice areas. Matthew is regularly involved in all aspects of litigation in those areas. Matthew's practice also involves probate litigation, which includes representation and appearances associated with will contests and guardianship/conservatorship proceedings.

Matthew has civil jury trial experience and has successfully represented the firm's clients at numerous mediations, arbitrations, court trials and motion hearings.

Professional Memberships

  • Minnesota State Bar Association
    • Civil Litigation Section
    • Business Law Section
  • Dakota County Bar Association

 

 

Professional Recognition

  • Matthew's peers in the Minnesota bar selected him as a Rising Star® for 2007 and 2008, a designation given to only 2.5 percent of Minnesota attorneys each year.

Court Admissions

  • State of Minnesota (2002)
  • United States District Court, District of Minnesota (2005)

Judicial Clerkship

  • Honorable Elizabeth A. Hayden, Seventh Judicial District, Minnesota (2002-2004)

Published Cases

  • Instant Testing Company, et. al. v. Community Security Bank, et al., 715 N.W.2d 124 (Minn. App. 2006) (involving relocation benefits).

Publications

  • Assisting Author, Minnesota Litigation Checklists §§ 1-1 et seq. (Matthew Bender & Company, Inc.) (2007). (Available in print and through Lexis.com)

Education

  • Hamline University School of Law, J.D.
    • Law Review: Hamline Law Review, Managing Editor
    • Dean's List
    • CALI Award: Legal Research and Writing
    • Department Award: Best Appellate Brief in First Year Law School Class
  • Calvin College, B.A., English

Community Involvement

  • Board of Directors, Community Dental Care (St. Paul)
  • Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce