Matt leverages his experience as a clerk for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, his work at large law firms in Washington, D.C., and Texas, and his decade of service as a District Attorney in Tennessee to assist clients in a wide range of civil and criminal litigation. He focuses his practice on advising and training corporate security teams, conducting corporate investigations and appellate litigation.

For nearly three decades, Matt has served both private and public practice roles. He has represented clients across a wide range of industries, including financial services, pharmaceuticals, consumer products, manufacturing, energy, medical devices, and non-profit organizations. His experience also includes representing the state of Texas as Deputy Solicitor General and serving as a clerk for Judge J. Michael Luttig of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, and Judge John Everett Williams of the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals.

Training Corporate Security Details

Matt works with corporate security teams to enhance operational effectiveness while minimizing legal risk, equipping security personnel with the legal knowledge necessary to make sound, split-second decisions in high pressure situations. His counsel is rooted in his experience as a District Attorney where he prosecuted cases involving the unlawful use of deadly force. His training courses include topics such as licensing requirements, firearm regulations, the risks posed by civil litigation brought by private parties.

Conducting Internal Investigations

Over the course of his career, Matt has investigated and prosecuted dozens of corporations for misconduct. He uses his experience working with regulators to evaluate cases, identify risk and build enforcement actions to counsel organizations facing sensitive internal issues, including misconduct, compliance failures or allegations that require immediate, thoughtful action. He handles all aspects of internal corporate investigations, from initial fact-finding and witness interviews to evidence review and risk assessment.

Advising Business on Legal Compliance and Licensing

His business practice is grounded in guiding entrepreneurs through the full lifecycle of their companies. At the outset, he works with founders to select the corporate structure that best aligns with their vision, funding plans, and long-term goals.  From there, he assists with formation, governance, and the development of operating and shareholder agreements that create both flexibility and protection as the business evolves.

As companies scale, Matt serves as a strategic advisor on key operational and financial transitions—whether that means determining the right time to bring financial management in-house, engage internal counsel, or build out executive leadership. He also counsels clients on risk management, including when to secure insurance, what types of coverage are appropriate, and how much protection is enough.

Appellate Litigation

Matt is an experienced appellate advocate with nearly three decades of practice representing clients in high-stakes litigation across the country. He has built a distinguished record of handling complex appeals in federal and state courts, including matters where the outcome carried significant financial and operational consequences for his clients.

Over the course of his career, he has filed appellate briefs in numerous federal courts of appeals, including the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Ninth Circuits, as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and the D.C. Circuit. He has also drafted multiple petitions for certiorari to the U.S. Supreme Court and handled matters before several state supreme courts.