Matthew C. Helland

Matthew C. Helland's confidence, perseverance, and attention to detail are invaluable to furthering his client's cause.  Handling both large class actions and individual matters throughout this career, Matt has developed a record of success in significant and complex litigation.

Matt’s cases involve a variety of issues, including wage and hour rights, WARN Act violations, breach of contract, Truth in Lending Act claims, and severance negotiations.  Matt litigates each of his cases with the same zealous advocacy and passionate protection of his clients’ rights, whether the case involves millions of dollars and thousands of clients, or thousands of dollars and one individual.

Matt is licensed in both California and Minnesota.

While attending the University of Minnesota Law School, Matt was a staff member and Managing Tribute Editor of the University of Minnesota Journal of Global Trade. He also participated in the Child Advocacy Clinic, representing the interests of children as a student attorney in both Family and Juvenile Court.

Admissions

• California Supreme Court
• Minnesota Supreme Court
• U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
• U.S. District Court – Central District of California
• U.S. District Court – Eastern District of California
• U.S. District Court – Northern District of California
• U.S. District Court – Southern District of California
• U.S. District Court – District of Colorado
• U.S. District Court – District of Minnesota

Education

• J.D. University of Minnesota Law School, 2005, magna cum laude
• B.A. Rhodes College, 2002, magna cum laude

Publications / Speaking Engagements

• "Litigating FLSA Collective Actions." Bridgeport Seventh Annual Wage & Hour Litigation Conference, San Francisco, California, 2011.
• "Recent Developments Under The WARN Act and EPPA." American Bar Association, Section of Labor and Employment Law, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, 2011.
• "Economically Litigating Multiple Plaintiff Actions." California Employment Lawyers Association, Advanced Wage and Hour Seminar, Los Angeles, California, 2011.
• "Recent Developments Under The WARN Act and EPPA." American Bar Association, Section of Labor and Employment Law, Los Cabos, Mexico, 2009.
• "Recent Developments Under The WARN Act and EPPA." American Bar Association, Section of Labor and Employment Law, Jamaica, 2008.

Titles / Awards / Memberships

• American Association for Justice Member
• American Bar Association Member
• California Employment Lawyers Association Member
• National Employment Lawyers Association Member