Atty. Matthew John Schaap

Atty. Matthew John Schaap

Matthew John Schaap is a lawyer practicing appeals, employment & labor, probate and 17 other areas of law. Matthew received a B.A. degree from Calvin College, and has been licensed for 24 years.

Apple Valley Apple Valley 24 yrs experience 24 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew John Schaap at a glance

Matthew John Schaap is a Shareholder | Secretary based in Apple Valley, Minnesota, practicing at Dougherty, Molenda, Solfest, Hills & Bauer P.A.. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on patent, sexual harassment, probate, estate planning, and employment. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (2002) and Wisconsin U.S. District Court, Minnesota U.S. District Court, W.D. Wisconsin U.S. Court of Appeals, (2014). Educated at Hamline University School of Law J.D. Law Review: Hamline Law Review Hamline University School of Law J.D. Managing Editor Hamline University School of Law J.D. Dean's List Hamline University (—) and Calvin College B.A. English (—). Serands clients in Apple Valley, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matthew John Schaap is a lawyer practicing appeals, employment & labor, probate and 17 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from Calvin College, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • Matthew practices at Dougherty, Molenda, Solfest, Hills & Bauer P.A. in Apple Valley, MN

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew John Schaap's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

Matthew John Schaap is one of 20,749 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in Minnesota →

Sexual Harassment

Matthew John Schaap is one of 6,021 sexual harassment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse sexual harassment attorneys in Minnesota →

Probate

Matthew John Schaap is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Minnesota →

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 John Schaap is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Minnesota →

Employment Law

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

Matthew John Schaap is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment 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 Apple Valley 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 John Schaap

Where is Matthew John Schaap's law office located?
Matthew John Schaap's law practice is located in Apple Valley, Minnesota. The firm is Dougherty, Molenda, Solfest, Hills & Bauer P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew John Schaap handle?
Matthew John Schaap focuses on patent, sexual harassment, probate, estate planning, employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has Matthew John Schaap practiced law?
Matthew John Schaap has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Matthew John Schaap go to law school?
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How can I contact Matthew John Schaap for a consultation?
You can contact Matthew John Schaap directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

Hamline University School of Law J.D. Law Review: Hamline Law Review Hamline University School of Law J.D. Managing Editor Hamline University School of Law J.D. Dean's List Hamline University
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Calvin College B.A. English
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 2002
Wisconsin U.S. District Court, Minnesota U.S. District Court, W.D. Wisconsin U.S. Court of Appeals,
Admitted: 2014

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