Matthew D. Brehmer

Matt grew up in the Fox Valley/Green Bay areas. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from South Texas College of Law while also receiving the Transactional Law Practice Certificate. During his college career, Matt had a wide variety of internships, all with a common aspect – research and writing. These opportunities have helped to develop his transactional legal skills. Prior to joining Remley & Sensenbrenner, he worked for a firm specializing in estate and tax planning for high income wealth individuals. He is co-author of, “Tax Planning Opportunities After the American Taxpayer Relief Act: Tools, Tips, and Tactics.” He continues to develop his practice with an emphasis in Estate Planning and Tax. Matt currently resides in Menasha. In his free time he enjoys playing guitar, hunting, fishing, and camping.

South Texas College of Law

J.D. (2013)

2013

Honors: Summa Cum Laude

Activities: Corporate Counsel Review (2 published casenotes); Transactional Law Practice Certificate

University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse

B.S. (2010) | Triple major in Finance, Economics, and Accounting

2010

Activities: Delta Sigma Pi, Campus Activities Board

Attorney At Law

Remley & Sensenbrenner, S.C.

2014 - Current

Keebler & Associates, LLP

Tax Consultant

2013 - 2014

Estate and tax planning for high income wealth individuals

Law Clerk - Fraud Section

United States Attorney's Office

2013 - 2013

Researched and analyzed different areas of Federal law; for example, federal procedure, rules of evidence, Miranda, conspiracy, forfeiture, restitution, interstate transportation of stolen goods, real estate fraud, and health care fraud. Reviewed, researched and prepared different court motions and briefs; for example, indictments, motions to dismiss, motions in limine, jury charges, and voir dire questions.

Intern - Executive Section

City of Houston Legal Department

2012 - 2012

Assisting Mr. Tom Allen on special projects, including several involving local government corporations (LGC). Some examples: Texas Business Organizations Code, director fiduciary duties, Public Information Act, HIPAA, Texas Medical Practice Act, work product doctrine, secured transactions, and attending LGC board meetings.

Summer Intern - Trial Unit

US Securities and Exchange Commission

2012 - 2012

Researched and analyzed different areas of law; for example, securities law, disgorgement, civil penalties, Hague Service Convention, collateral estoppel and civil contempt. Reviewed, researched and prepared different court motions and briefs; for example, Commission action memos, summary judgments, injunctions and default judgments.

Law Clerk Intern

U.S. Magistrate Judge Hanks

2011 - 2011

Edited articles, briefs, and orders in various areas of Federal law. Researched, prepared and analyzed briefs in various areas of Federal law.

Summer Associate Intern

The Law Office of Andrew Bayley

2011 - 2011

Worked cases from start to finish, including preparing multiple kinds of motions and discovery requests. Researched and analyzed different areas of law; for instance, trusts, family law, fraud, and fiduciary duties.

Sarbanes Oxley Intern

Trane

2008 - 2010

Performed compliance testing in numerous accounting areas dealing with Sarbanes Oxley requirements. Preformed a Quality Assurance Review in Roanoke, VA regarding Sarbanes Oxley requirements. Preformed a FCPA Audit in Budapest, Hungary and Bucharest, Romania.

Gift Buyer

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse Bookstore

2005 - 2009

Duties include building relationships with vendors, placing orders, creating new merchandise, tracking inventory, processing invoices and cashier.

Bank Teller

Wells Fargo

2006 - 2008

Duties included customer service, balancing, sales, team work and learning about banking services.

Tax Planning Opportunities After the American Taxpayer Relief Act: Tools, Tips, and Tactics

Certified Public Accountant

2015

Transactional Law Practice Certificate

2013

Samaritan Counseling Center of the Fox Valley, Inc.

Director/Treasurer/Finance Committee Memeber

Current

Fox Valley Estate Planning Council

Member

Current

Winnebagoland Estate Planning Council

Member

Current

Lawyer Referral & Information Service

Member

Current

Fox Valley Young Lawyers Association

Member

Current

Wisconsin

Since 2013

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