Katherine M Mattson, Employment Attorney in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Over 38 years of legal practice · focused on Employment and General
AttorneyatDorsey & Whitney LLP
Minneapolis, MN
Practicing employment in Minneapolis since 1988.
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Katherine M Mattson is an attorney based in Minneapolis, MN. The practice focuses on Employment and General. Katherine has over 38 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Dorsey & Whitney LLP.
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- Employment · General
- Handles Employment and General matters from Minneapolis, MN.
- Over 38 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Katherine M Mattson: Katherine M Mattson is an attorney based in Minneapolis, MN. The practice focuses on Employment and General. Katherine has over 38 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Dorsey & Whitney LLP.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Katherine M Mattson
Katherine concentrates on employment and general. Each area below outlines the kind of case Katherine handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment cases in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Katherine takes employment matters in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Katherine agrees to represent you.
General cases in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Katherine takes general matters in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Katherine agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Katherine M Mattson — Over 38 years of Minnesota employment experience
Katherine M Mattson is an attorney based in Minneapolis, MN. The practice focuses on Employment and General. Katherine has over 38 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Dorsey & Whitney LLP.
Katherine M Mattson is a lawyer practicing benefits and compensation, employee benefits. Katherine received a B.A. degree from Macalester College in 1969, and has been licensed for 38 years. Katherine practices at Dorsey & Whitney LLP in Minneapolis, MN.
How Katherine handles employment matters
Katherine M Mattson is a lawyer practicing benefits and compensation, employee benefits. Katherine received a B.A. degree from Macalester College in 1969, and has been licensed for 38 years. Katherine practices at Dorsey & Whitney LLP in Minneapolis, MN.
Who Katherine represents
Katherine reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment and general matters in Minneapolis and the surrounding Minnesota area.
Credentials
Katherine M Mattson's legal education and bar admissions
Hamline University School of Law
J.D. · 1988
Macalester College
B.A. · 1969
Jurisdictions
Katherine's state bar admissions
Minnesota
1988 · ACTIVE
Katherine studied at J.D. in Hamline University School of Law and B.A. in Macalester College.
Law school and academic background
Katherine completed J.D. in Hamline University School of Law and B.A. in Macalester College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Katherine runs in Minnesota is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Katherine M Mattson's office in Minneapolis
Katherine's primary office is at 50 S. Sixth St., Minneapolis, MN, 55402-1498. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Katherine M Mattson — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Katherine usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Katherine charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Katherine's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Katherine will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in Minneapolis, Minnesota
A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Katherine
Katherine discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every employment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Katherine confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Katherine's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Katherine M Mattson
How much does it cost to hire Katherine for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Katherine walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Katherine offer a free consultation?
Katherine charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Katherine's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Katherine's current terms during booking.
How long do employment cases in Minnesota typically take?
Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Katherine gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Katherine take my case if I'm outside Minneapolis?
Katherine is licensed in Minnesota. Matters governed by Minnesota law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Katherine will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Katherine?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Katherine will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Katherine accepting new employment clients right now?
Katherine's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Employment attorneys serving Minneapolis, St Paul and Edina in Minnesota
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