Matt resolves disputes and litigation for commercial clients in the cleanest way possible.
With extensive experience as a commercial and employment litigator, Matt thrives on advocating for clients. His practice includes high-stakes contractual and business disputes; defending and prosecuting employment claims for discrimination, wrongful termination, and wage and hour allegations; and litigating insurance coverage disputes and bad-faith claims. Matt works with a variety of clients concentrated in the technology, manufacturing, and transportation industries, including global corporations and Fortune 500 companies. Matt’s diverse practice has also included defending large product liability and toxic tort matters, including the defense of private military housing providers from claims of mold exposure in multi-district and class action disputes.
Matt has tried cases to verdict, and he has argued and won appeals in both state and federal court. He understands the importance—and the art—of presenting a clear, coherent, fact-driven narrative that juries can readily grasp. However, his goal is always to pursue the outcome that’s best for the client, and often, that isn’t trial. Matt knows that in many disputes, drawn-out litigation isn’t beneficial to either party and can be an expensive distraction from business goals. Instead, he seeks the best, cleanest, least intrusive solution for the client, whether that’s arbitration, mediation, settlement, or, in some cases, a full trial.
Aggressive when necessary and conciliatory when not, Matt cares deeply about the client’s best interests. He’s known for his straightforward counsel, always ensuring that clients are fully informed from the outset on the realities of the litigation process. Clients value his open communication and his honest assessment of the risks and benefits of any strategy.