Atty. Matthew J. Kaftan

Atty. Matthew J. Kaftan

Matthew J. Kaftan is a lawyer practicing employee benefits, federal tax, taxation and 3 other areas of law.

Appleton Appleton 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew J. Kaftan at a glance

Matthew J. Kaftan is a contracts, estate planning, employment, and tax attorney based in Appleton, Wisconsin. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1985), Kansas (1995), and Ohio (2000). Educated at Drake University (J.D., 1985) and Marquette University (B.S., 1982). Serands clients in Appleton, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Matthew J. Kaftan is a lawyer practicing employee benefits, federal tax, taxation and 3 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a B.S. degree from Marquette University in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Matthew practices in Appleton, WI

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew J. Kaftan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew J. Kaftan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Matthew J. Kaftan is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Wisconsin →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Matthew J. Kaftan is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Wisconsin →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Wisconsin

Practicing law in Wisconsin. Legal matters in Wisconsin are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Appleton are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Wisconsin state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Wisconsin brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Wisconsin courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew J. Kaftan

Where is Matthew J. Kaftan's law office located?
Matthew J. Kaftan's law practice is located in Appleton, Wisconsin. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew J. Kaftan handle?
Matthew J. Kaftan focuses on contracts, estate planning, employment, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Wisconsin.
How long has Matthew J. Kaftan practiced law?
Matthew J. Kaftan has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Matthew J. Kaftan go to law school?
Matthew J. Kaftan earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.S., 1982).
How can I contact Matthew J. Kaftan for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Drake University
- 1985
B.S.
Marquette University
- 1982

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin
Admitted: 1985
Kansas
Admitted: 1995
Ohio
Admitted: 2000

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