Atty. Matthew J Opat

Atty. Matthew J Opat

Matthew J Opat is a lawyer practicing general practice, probate, real estate. Matthew has been licensed for 49 years.

Chatfield Chatfield 49 yrs experience 49 year
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About Matthew J Opat at a glance

Matthew J Opat is a probate and real estate attorney based in Chatfield, Minnesota. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1977). Serands clients in Chatfield, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Matthew J Opat is a lawyer practicing general practice, probate, real estate
  • Matthew has been licensed for 49 years
  • Matthew practices in Chatfield, MN

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew J Opat's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Minnesota

Practicing law in Minnesota. Legal matters in Minnesota are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chatfield are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Minnesota state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Minnesota 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 Minnesota courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Matthew J Opat's law office located?
Matthew J Opat's law practice is located in Chatfield, Minnesota. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew J Opat handle?
Matthew J Opat focuses on probate, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has Matthew J Opat practiced law?
Matthew J Opat has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
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Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 1977

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