Dedicated to Justice · Committed to Victory
The Twin Cities' Premier Full-Service General Practice Law Firm
Integrity, diligence, success — our commitment to you. From the IDS Center in downtown Minneapolis, Madgett Law represents individuals and businesses across Minnesota.
What We Do
Practice Areas
Credit File Corrections
When a credit report says something false and the bureau will not fix it — Fair Credit Reporting Act disputes, reinvestigation failures, and litigation against bureaus and furnishers.
Learn morePersonal Injury
Minneapolis personal injury attorney for car and truck crashes, pedestrian injuries, dog bites, and premises liability across Minnesota. Message us for a free consultation.
Learn moreGeneral Litigation
From minor disputes to major challenges — contract, real estate, insurance, employment, consumer, and estate litigation.
Learn moreBusiness Litigation
Minneapolis business litigation attorney for contract disputes, business torts, and shareholder & partnership conflicts across Minnesota. Message us for a free consultation.
Learn moreIdentity Theft & Data Protection
Safeguarding your identity and personal data — breach response, credit report disputes, litigation, and regulatory compliance.
Learn moreBankruptcy Avoidance
Bankruptcy is not always the only solution — debt consolidation, settlement, and creditor negotiation to protect your financial future.
Learn morePrivate Equity
Trusted general counsel for private equity funds — LP agreements and rigorous acquisition evaluations.
Learn moreVenture Capital Advising
Comprehensive legal and strategic support for entrepreneurs and startups seeking venture capital funding.
Learn moreDistressed Asset Acquisition
Finding value in difficult times — market analysis, due diligence, negotiation, structuring, and financing for distressed asset investors.
Learn moreDistressed Asset Protection
Customized asset protection planning to shield the wealth you've worked hard to build from lawsuits, creditors, and unforeseen events.
Learn moreLitigation Funding
Non-recourse funding solutions so plaintiffs can pursue justice without financial risk — evaluation, funder selection, and agreement review.
Learn moreTrusts & Estate Planning
Minnesota trust and estate planning attorney for revocable living trusts, wills, probate avoidance, asset protection, and dynasty trusts. Message us for a consultation.
Learn moreCivil Rights
Minneapolis civil rights attorney handling excessive force, false arrest, and jail medical care claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and Minnesota law. Message us for a consultation.
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News & Articles
Your Rights When a Background Check Costs You a Job in Minnesota
The FCRA forces employers to build a four-document paper trail before rejecting you over a background check — and the step they skip is the one you cannot see.
Read moreFiling the Appeal Does Not Stop the Sheriff: Supersedeas Security in Minnesota
Under Minn. R. Civ. App. P. 108, an appeal does not stay enforcement. The stay is bought — bond, letter of credit, or cash — in the district court first, and Minn. Stat. § 550.36 hides a ten-day statutory alternative.
Read moreMinnesota Copied the Federal Class-Action Rule in 2006. The Federal Rule Kept Moving.
Minn. R. Civ. P. 23 tracks the 2003 federal rule, but certification appeals run through a 30-day Rule 105 petition, settlement approval skips the federal factor list, and leftover funds have a statutory destination.
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We publish plain-English guides to Minnesota law — what a statute actually says, and what it means for someone standing in front of it. Subscribe and new ones arrive as they are written.
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