Matt strives to provide creative solutions to clients at every stage of litigation, including early resolution and dismissal of actions, complex motion practice, the collection and review of electronically-stored information, and trial in state and federal courts. At the appellate level, Matt has represented clients in proceedings before the Tennessee Court of Appeals, the Tennessee Supreme Court, and the Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
Matt has significant experience representing financial service industry clients in complex litigation, including class actions in state and federal court. His recent experience includes matters involving state consumer protection laws, federal antitrust laws, federal and state securities laws, and state law claims based on contract, conspiracy, and aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duties. Matt also has experience representing banking clients in cases involving the Uniform Commercial Code, including claims related to negotiable instruments and electronic funds transfers.
In addition to his civil litigation practice, Matt serves on the Board of Directors for the Community Legal Center and maintains an active pro bono practice. Recent pro bono work includes obtaining guardianships, filing petitions for special immigrant juvenile status, and representing clients in removal proceedings before the Executive Office for Immigration Review.
Before joining Baker Donelson, Matt clerked for the Honorable Loretta A. Preska, Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. Matt is a shareholder in the Memphis office.