Matt Bialick is a banking, commercial and agricultural finance attorney who provides litigation, transactional and advisory support to banks, businesses and private individuals.
On the banking side of things, Matt provides legal assistance with respect to the entire lending and collection process involving both commercial and agricultural loans. Specifically, Matt focuses on:
- Drafting all manner of loan documents.
- Negotiating forbearance agreements and workout plans upon initial default.
- Bringing lawsuits and obtaining judgments, decrees and/or receiverships.
- Pursuing traditional and complex post judgment collections.
- Protecting creditor rights in debtor bankruptcies.
On the commercial side of things, Matt focuses primarily on:
- Plaintiff and defense side business litigation and appeals.
- Representing buyers and sellers in business sales.
- Drafting and litigating non-compete agreements.
Professional Licensure:
Matt has been licensed to practice law in Minnesota state and federal courts since 2008. Matt is also licensed to practice law in Iowa.
Educational Background:
Matt graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Minnesota law school. In law school, Matt was a managing student editor of the Constitutional Commentary law journal. Prior to law school, Matt attended the honors program at the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management where Matt graduated first in his class, Summa Cum Laude and with High Distinction.
Other Affiliations:
Matt is a current board member and chair of the development committee for the Conservation Corp of Minnesota and Iowa and is a former member of the Legislative Committee for Independent Community Bankers of Minnesota.
Speaking Background:
Matt has given numerous presentations, seminars and webinars through the Minnesota Bankers’ Association, Independent Community Bankers of Minnesota, the Commercial Finance Association of Minnesota, the Minnesota Continuing Legal Education Center and directly to banks, businesses and financial institutions.
A list of recent presentations includes the following:
- Ag Lending and Workout Issues (seminar through Minnesota Bankers’ Association).
- Understanding Garnishments and Levies (seminar through Minnesota Bankers’ Association).
- Successfully Navigating the Farmer Lender Mediation Process (webinar through the Minnesota Continuing Legal Education Center).
- Hot topics in Agricultural Lending for the Harvest, 2018 and Beyond (webinar through Independent Community Bankers of Minnesota).
- Common Legal Issues Faced by New Bankers (seminar through Minnesota Bankers’ Association).
- Effectively Analyzing Borrower Financial Documents in an Agricultural Workout Context (webinar through Independent Community Bankers of Minnesota).
- Effectively Utilizing Chapter 12 Bankruptcy as an Agricultural Workout Tool (webinar through Independent Community Bankers of Minnesota).
- Effectively Protecting Agricultural Collateral in a Workout Context (educational video through Minnesota Bankers Association).
- Effectively Navigating the Farmer Lender Mediation Process (educational video through Minnesota Bankers Association).
- Effectively Dealing with Agricultural Workout Issues in a Troubled Marketplace (webinar through Independent Community Bankers of Minnesota).
- Financing Issues Surrounding High Tech Companies (presentation for Commercial Finance Association of Minnesota).
- Proactively Handling Workout Issues in a Pre-Litigation Context (presentation for Commercial Finance Association of Minnesota).