Mathew Korte

Mathew Korte is a partner at Ciresi Conlin LLP in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He has a distinguished reputation for medical malpractice, wrongful death and personal injury. He also navigates complex business disputes on behalf of individuals and corporations. Recognized for his tenacious advocacy, he delivers strategic counsel and steadfast representation in both state and federal forums. His commitment to client success defines every aspect of his practice.

Mr. Korte works on important court cases and federal arbitrations that deal with major industry problems, such as commercial distribution, brand protection, fraud investigations, financial and securities litigation, and enforcing intellectual property rights. He also handles intricate insurance disputes, real property conflicts, wrongful death claims, negligence actions and general contract controversies. His breadth of experience enables him to seamlessly adapt strategies to evolving legal challenges.

Drawing on extensive trial experience, Mr. Korte represents a diverse clientele that ranges from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses and private individuals. He guides clients through each stage of litigation, from the initial case assessment and motion practice to discovery, mediation and trial, ensuring that their objectives and interests remain at the forefront. His holistic approach blends rigorous analysis with pragmatic solutions tailored to each matter.

Admitted to practice in Minnesota (2006) and the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota, Mr. Korte’s professional excellence has earned him consistent peer recognition. He has been named to The Best Lawyers in America for commercial litigation and medical malpractice law (2025–2026), selected to Lawdragon’s lists of Leading Litigators and Plaintiff Lawyers (2020–2026) and honored as Minnesota Lawyer’s “Attorney of the Year” (2013, 2020, 2022). Benchmark Litigation has also recognized him as a Future Star and a member of its “40 & Under Hot List.”

Mr. Korte holds a Juris Doctor from Mitchell Hamline School of Law (2006) and a Bachelor of Science in business administration from Pepperdine University (2002). His academic foundation in law and business underpins his ability to evaluate complex legal issues through a commercial lens, delivering sophisticated analysis and pragmatic advocacy that serve his clients’ goals in high-stakes matters.