Atty. Matthew Robert Palen

Atty. Matthew Robert Palen

Matthew Robert Palen is a lawyer practicing intellectual property litigation, commercial litigation, complex litigation and 3 other areas of law. Matthew received a B.S.B. degree from University of Minnesota in 1997, and has been licensed for 25 years.

Minneapolis Minneapolis 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew Robert Palen at a glance

Matthew Robert Palen is a formation, patent, business, ip, and litigation attorney based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2001) and Minnesota (2002). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D. Chicago, 2001) and University of Minnesota (B.S.B., 1997). Active member of Illinois State and Minnesota State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Matthew Robert Palen is a lawyer practicing intellectual property litigation, commercial litigation, complex litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a B.S.B. degree from University of Minnesota in 1997, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Matthew practices in Minneapolis, MN

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Robert Palen's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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Patent Law

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Matthew Robert Palen is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Minnesota →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Matthew Robert Palen is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Minnesota →

Civil Litigation

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

Matthew Robert Palen is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Robert Palen

Where is Matthew Robert Palen's law office located?
Matthew Robert Palen's law practice is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Robert Palen handle?
Matthew Robert Palen focuses on formation, patent, business, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has Matthew Robert Palen practiced law?
Matthew Robert Palen has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Matthew Robert Palen go to law school?
Matthew Robert Palen earned their education at (J.D. Chicago, 2001); (B.S.B., 1997).
How can I contact Matthew Robert Palen for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Chicago
Chicago-Kent College of Law
- 2001
B.S.B.
University of Minnesota
- 1997

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2001
Minnesota
Admitted: 2002

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