Atty. Matthew James Franken

Atty. Matthew James Franken

Matthew James Franken is a lawyer practicing complex litigation, environmental and natural resources, construction & development and 2 other areas of law. Matthew received a B.A. degree from St.

Minneapolis Minneapolis 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew James Franken at a glance

Matthew James Franken is a estate planning, litigation, environmental, and health care attorney based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (2001). Educated at University of Minnesota (J.D., 2001) and St. Olaf College (B.A., 1994). Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matthew James Franken is a lawyer practicing complex litigation, environmental and natural resources, construction & development and 2 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from St. Olaf College in 1994, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Matthew practices in Minneapolis, MN

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew James Franken's Areas of Practice

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

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.

Matthew James Franken is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Minnesota →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Matthew James Franken is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Minnesota →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Matthew James Franken is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Minnesota →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Matthew James Franken is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Minnesota →

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 Minneapolis 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew James Franken

Where is Matthew James Franken's law office located?
Matthew James Franken's law practice is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew James Franken handle?
Matthew James Franken focuses on estate planning, litigation, environmental, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has Matthew James Franken practiced law?
Matthew James Franken has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Matthew James Franken go to law school?
Matthew James Franken earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A., 1994).
How can I contact Matthew James Franken for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Minnesota
- 2001
B.A.
St. Olaf College
- 1994

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 2001

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