Matthew Gregory Simons

Matthew is an associate in the firm’s Construction practice. He has experience working on a wide range of matters, including niche legal issues. Regarding the latter, Matthew’s stellar research skills enable him to synthesize information into a comprehensive analysis.

His experience in bankruptcy and creditors’ rights law has afforded him the opportunity to work on a range of matters involving strategic advisement and high stakes litigation. Matthew’s background also includes performing due diligence, drafting legal motions and briefs, and researching complex case law.

Prior to joining the firm, Matthew received his J.D. from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, where he was a member of the Order of the Coif.

• Assisted lead attorneys throughout an individual Subchapter V bankruptcy case with a mutimillion dollar estate involving unique layered minority investment interests and digital assets.
• Represented a regional banking institution throughout a series of lawsuits against principal borrowers and guarantors to recover loaned funds following a $75 million check kiting scheme perpetrated on several banks.
• Advised a large energy company in a hotly contested bankruptcy litigation concerning the bankruptcy debtor’s attempted rejection of a midstream services contract.
• Represented a lending institution in litigation at state, federal, and bankruptcy court levels concerning loan collection efforts and defended against related lending liability counterclaims.