Matthew T. Nielsen
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507-***-**** acn2k0@r.postjobfree.com
Education
William Mitchell College of Law Saint Paul, MN
Juris Doctor 1992
Saint Olaf College Northfield, MN
Bachelor of Arts: English and Psychology 1988
. Proficient in the use of Word, Excel, Power Point, and various
editing programs.
. Fluent in use of Westlaw, Lexis-Nexis, Timeslips, Blackboard for the
Classroom.
. Education and legal experience has required gathering information
through research and has required that the information be distilled
for the end user (either client or court) in a manner which is
required for their clear understanding of the central points of the
argument.
Experience
Krahmer & Nielsen, P.A. Fairmont, MN
Attorney/Partner/Shareholder 1996-2014
Full time attorney with a practice emphasis on Litigation, Appellate
Advocacy, Complex Estate Planning, Complex Estate Tax Returns, Real
Estate Transactions, and Corporate Formation. As an owner in the entity,
responsibilities ranged from personnel management, support staff
education, management of files and calendar, fiscal responsibility for
the firm, billing and time management, acquisition of computer hardware
and software, vetting and acquisition of benefit packages, client
communications, and all other tasks which are required on a day to day
basis in business ownership. The firm of Krahmer & Nielsen was formed as
a merger of my previous law firm, Dougherty, Scott, & Nielsen, P.A. and
Krahmer & Bishop, P.A.
Fairmont Area Schools Fairmont, MN
Head Girls' Soccer Coach 2006-Present
Responsible for safety of players during practice and games, organizing
efficient and worthwhile practices, maintaining good communications and
expectations with players and parents, and managing staff and curriculum
for Junior High and High School Programs
University of St. Thomas-School of Law Minneapolis, MN
Adjunct Professor 2008-2012
Classroom Adjunct Professor in externship project and law office practice.
Provided lecture instruction and led dialogue with students in areas of
the business of running a law office, management of personnel, practical
practice ethics, and trial practice.