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Will joined the firm with experience in areas of insurance defense and workers compensation. His practice with Dougherty, Molenda, Solfest, Hills & Bauer P.A. now focuses on litigation in the areas of personal injury, commercial and real estate law. He also handles pre and post-judgment collection issues.. Will has trial experience and has successfully represented clients at numerous mediations, arbitrations and motion hearings. He is a zealous advocate for his clients, while remaining mindful of the costs of litigation.. When he is not at work, Will enjoys running, hunting, fishing, and competing in local and regional marathons and golf.

Melanie Finley assists clients with many different litigation issues and legal disputes.. Melanie joined the firm with a diverse background of legal experience working directing in the court system for many years. During law school, she worked in a trial support role in the Anoka County Attorney's Office. Before law school, she worked for a number of years as a clerk in the Anoka County Court system. Melanie uses her extensive background in the Minnesota Court system in her current role as a litigation attorney at Dougherty Molenda.. Melanie applies her hands-on legal experience to develop practical solutions for clients in matters ranging from simple legal consultations to complex litigation support.. At Dougherty Molenda, Melanie assists clients in a wide variety of litigation matters, including the following:. - Appeals. - Business Torts and Unfair Competition. - Commercial Litigation. - Conciliation Court. - Construction Defects. - Contract Disputes. - Debt Collection. - Defamation. - Evictions. - Manufacturing Disputes. - Real Estate. - Shareholder Litigation. - Trade Secret Misappropriation. - Unemployment Benefits Appeals. Melanie has a certificate in Conflict Resolution Theory and Practice from Mitchell Hamline School of Law.

Matthew Schaap is a shareholder with the firm and serves on the firm’s board of directors. He regularly assists clients with a variety of personal and business litigation matters.. Matthew began his legal career as a Judicial Law Clerk to Elizabeth Hayden, a Minnesota District Court Judge. As a Law Clerk, he played an active supporting role in the process of judicial decision-making. He provided judges with the legal research, writing and analysis that they used to decide the legal questions and issues before them. As a Law Clerk, Matthew also assisted in numerous jury trials in both the criminal and civil context. This practical experience gave him first-hand exposure to winning trial techniques as he observed highly-effective trial lawyers both in the courtroom and also in chambers.. Matthew joined Dougherty Molenda in 2004 after completing his judicial clerkship. At Dougherty Molenda, Matthew focuses on litigation and trial practice. Matthew’s primary goal in any litigation is to serve as a zealous advocate for his clients by thoroughly researching all issues (both legal and technical) that are important to presenting the case in court. However, Matthew also focuses on helping clients to understand the legal process so that they can actively participate in the case and make informed decisions about its resolution. To accomplish this goal, Matthew has developed a variety of practical guides to assist clients in understanding critical aspects of the legal process, such as discovery. Like all litigation attorneys at Dougherty Molenda, Matthew provides his clients with early case analysis designed to 1) evaluate the risks of litigation and 2) develop successful trial strategies that maximize the likelihood of favorable trial or settlement outcomes.. At times, litigation involves an appeal to a higher court. During law school, Matthew’s appellate brief was selected by the Legal Writing Department faculty as the “Best Appellate Brief in the First Year Law School Class.” As an attorney, Matthew has continued his commitment to excellence in legal writing: He has authored or co-written numerous appellate briefs that led to affirmance of favorable outcomes for clients. Matthew has also presented numerous oral arguments in appeals, including before the Minnesota Court of Appeals, the Minnesota Supreme Court, and the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C., receiving numerous favorable outcomes in these venues.. In addition to his civil jury trial and appellate experience, Matthew has successfully represented the firm’s clients at numerous mediations, arbitrations, court trials, motion hearings and jury trials. He has first-chaired numerous jury trials to successful monetary results, representing both plaintiffs and defendants. He has been recognized in Minnesota Law and Politics as a top young attorney and was named to the Minnesota Rising Stars® List and the Minnesota Super Lawyers List.

Brian plays an active role in the firm's Civil & Commercial Litigation Practice Area. In addition to providing representation in general civil litigation, Brian regularly assists clients with disputes involving contracts, probate law, real estate law and construction law.. Brian counsels and represents general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, owners and engineers regarding all aspects of public and private construction. Brian also represents heirs and personal representatives in probate proceedings. Brian has trial experience and has represented numerous clients at mediations, arbitrations, court trials and motion hearings.

Experienced Litigation attorney serving clients in Apple Valley and surrounding areas.

Experienced Litigation attorney serving clients in Apple Valley and surrounding areas.