Matt is a highly capable and experienced trial lawyer. His law practice focuses exclusively on representing injury and fraud victims and their families. In his spare time, Matt enjoys hunting, motorsports and spending time with his family, and he is an enthusiastic supporter of all things Auburn football.
Education
B.A. Auburn University, Magna Cum Laude (1997)
J.D. Samford University, Cumberland School of Law (2000)
Bar Admissions
Alabama State Bar (2000)
Mississippi State Bar (2001)
Georgia State Bar (2007)
Poarch Band of Creek Indians Tribal Court (2010)
United States Supreme Court (2004)
United States District Courts for the Northern, Middle & Southern Districts of Alabama
United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit
United States District Courts for the Northern & Southern Districts of Mississippi
United States Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit
Legal Associations
American Association for Justice (AAJ) (Executive Committee)
Alabama Association for Justice (ALAJ)
Mississippi Association for Justice (MAJ)
Southern Trial Lawyers Association (STLA)
Barristers for the Supreme Court of the United States of America
St. Clair County Bar Association
Birmingham Bar Association
Awards & Honors
As A Student
Class President, Cumberland School of Law, Class of 2000
Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA) Mock Trial National Champion (2000)
Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA) Mock Trial National Semi-Finalists (1999)
Cumberland First Year Trial Competition Champion (1998)
International Academy of Trial Lawyers Student Advocacy Award (2000)
Michael V. Rasmussen Trial Advocacy Award (2000)
Order of the Barrister (1999 & 2000)
“Book Award” for Highest Final Grade – Medical Liability (2000); Advanced Evidence (2000)
As An Attorney
Awarded Membership to the Million Dollar Advocates Forum (2006)
Awarded Martindale Hubble’s “AV Preeminent Ranking” (2010)
Awarded Alabama “Super Lawyers,” Top Young Lawyers in Alabama (2010)
Awarded Business Alabama Magazine’s Alabama Outstanding Young Lawyers (2010)
Elected Chairman to Alabama Association for Justice New Lawyers Membership Committee (2004)
Appointed American Association for Justice Southeastern Mock Trial Regional Coordinator (2005)
Invited Speaker on Numerous Television Legal Programs in Alabama, including Law Line (2009) and Law Call (2010)
Specific Practice Areas
Civil Litigation, focused exclusively on representing the victims of personal injuries or wrongful death
Tractor-Trailer & Automobile Litigation
Defective Product Liability
Medical & Pharmacy Negligence
Pharmaceutical Negligence
Workers’ Compensation
Consumer Fraud
Insurance Bad Faith
