Thomas Matthew Bailey

Matt addresses the litigation needs of major corporations and other clients on both the plaintiff and defense sides. He counsels clients throughout the litigation cycle, including with respect to when and how to initiate litigation, how to respond to a suit, discovery and motions practice, and the best strategies for reaching a settlement or for continuing to trial. Matt draws on his experience as a law clerk for the Honorable Michael F. Urbanski, chief judge for the Western District of Virginia, where he assisted in adjudicating a variety of civil and criminal matters.

While attending Emory Law School, Matt served as a dean’s teaching fellow and executive managing editor of the Emory Law Journal. He graduated with high honors and was awarded the Order of the Coif.

• Assisted in discovery and pretrial preparation for a large national company in a high-stakes product liability suit.
• Successfully sought dismissal on behalf of a major insurance company in a negligent insurance adjusting case.
• Helped a national telecommunications company fight against anticompetitive collusion between a competitor and a municipality.
• Represented property owners in zoning disputes with various Georgia municipalities.
• Represented renewable energy company in a dispute with a construction contractor.
• Secured affirmance by Georgia Supreme Court of favorable regulatory ruling of Georgia administrative agency on behalf of intervening regulated company.
• Defended a criminal client accused of immigration crimes, and negotiated a resolution with the U.S. Attorney’s Office.