Matthew J. Matt Madsen

Litigation - Trusts and Estates

5.0 (1 reviews)

St. Louis, Missouri

27+ years experience

Harrison LLP

Updated: Jan 03, 2026

Contact Information

314-710-2931

https://harrisonheld.com/professionals-matthew-j-madsen/

2021 South Lindbergh Boulevard, Suite 100, St. Louis, MO 63131

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Bio

Matthew J. Madsen’s practice includes the representation of affluent private clients in the structure and implementation of complex estate and wealth transfer planning strategies, estate and trust administration and litigation, and audits of gift and estate tax returns. Mr. Madsen advises private clients on their charitable giving strategies, ranging from charitable pledge agreements, donor-advised funds, supporting organizations to private foundations. Mr. Madsen similarly advises tax-exempt organizations on charitable matters, most often relating to their formation and operation and related tax and compliance issues, including strategies for receiving and using a variety of assets for charitable purposes. Several of Mr. Madsen’s articles on estate and charitable planning have been published and he is a frequent speaker on these issues. Mr. Madsen is AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, was selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2008-2021, and was named to the “40 Under 40” Class of 2008 by the St. Louis Business Journal. Mr. Mr. Madsen advises private clients on their charitable giving strategies, ranging from charitable pledge agreements, donor-advised funds, supporting organizations to private foundations. Mr. Madsen similarly advises tax-exempt organizations on charitable matters, most often relating to their formation and operation and related tax and compliance issues, including strategies for receiving and using a variety of assets for charitable purposes. Several of Mr. Madsen’s articles on estate and charitable planning have been published and he is a frequent speaker on these issues. Mr. Madsen is also active in the charitable community.

Practice Areas

Litigation - Trusts and Estates

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Trusts and Estates, St. Louis (2020)
Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Trusts and Estates, St. Louis (2014)
Recognized: Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Recognized: Tax Law
Recognized: Trusts and Estates
Special Focus: Estate Planning
Special Focus: Gift Planning
Special Focus: Nonprofit Organizations and Charitable Giving
Special Focus: Planning for Closely Held Businesses
Special Focus: Probate
Special Focus: Succession Planning

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2008

Education

Stanford University, J.D., graduated 1998
The University of Iowa, B.B.A., Finance, graduated 1991

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Reviews

Stephanie Scott

2 weeks ago

Expert guidance through a complex family trust dispute

After a contentious family disagreement over a sizable trust, we were referred to Matt Madsen at Harrison LLP. His 27 years of experience, particularly in trusts and estates litigation, was immediately apparent. Matt’s background in finance from Iowa and his legal training from Stanford gave him a unique ability to dissect the complex financial structures involved. He navigated the delicate family dynamics with remarkable professionalism and clarity, explaining every legal nuance without condescension. His recognition as a St. Louis 'Lawyer of the Year' in this field is well-deserved. Matt crafted a strategic approach that avoided a protracted court battle, ultimately securing a favorable settlement that preserved family relationships and the trust’s intent. His counsel was not only legally astute but also deeply pragmatic. We felt completely secure with him guiding us through this challenging process.