Matt is an associate in the business litigation practice. He represents both plaintiffs and defendants in a variety of civil litigation matters, including leasing and zoning disputes, insurance defense, and breaches of contract.

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Matt partners with clients to resolve complex disputes efficiently, representing major corporations and other clients on both the plaintiff and defense sides. He counsels clients from the outset — assessing when and how to initiate litigation or respond to a suit — and manages each phase through discovery, motions practice, settlement, and 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.

  • 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 companies in disputes with construction contractors and secured favorable awards at arbitration.
  • Secured affirmance by Georgia Supreme Court of favorable regulatory rulings of Georgia administrative agencies on behalf of regulated companies in multiple proceedings.
  • Defended a criminal client accused of immigration crimes, and negotiated a resolution with the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

Matt partners with clients to resolve complex disputes efficiently, representing major corporations and other clients on both the plaintiff and defense sides. He counsels clients from the outset — assessing when and how to initiate litigation or respond to a suit — and manages each phase through discovery, motions practice, settlement, and 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.

  • 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 companies in disputes with construction contractors and secured favorable awards at arbitration.
  • Secured affirmance by Georgia Supreme Court of favorable regulatory rulings of Georgia administrative agencies on behalf of regulated companies in multiple proceedings.
  • Defended a criminal client accused of immigration crimes, and negotiated a resolution with the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

Education

  • Emory University School of Law, J.D., Order of the Coif, highest honors, 2016, executive managing editor, Emory Law Journal
  • University of Georgia, B.A., 2011

Bar Admissions

  • Georgia

Clerkships

  • Hon. Michael F. Urbanski, U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia, 2016-2017