Professional liability
Matt defends professionals, including attorneys, physicians, nurses, mental health practitioners, design professionals and accountants in malpractice-related matters. He strives to establish a close working relationship with his clients, leveraging their knowledge, skill and experience, along with his own, to devise a defense strategy that satisfies the unique circumstances of each case.
Matt is a member of the Virginia State Bar’s Special Committee on Lawyer Malpractice Insurance, which monitors and works with the Virginia State Bar’s endorsed LPL carrier. He co-authored the Virginia State Bar’s publication “A Guide to Purchasing Lawyers Professional Liability Insurance in Virginia.” In addition, Matt frequently lectures and presents to professional groups in the legal and medical communities on urgent issues impacting those professions.
Product Liability
In product liability matters, Matt is first and foremost a proponent of preventive measures and adept at identifying issues before they become the subject of a loss. Should a loss occur, however, Matt is quick to analyze applicable legal standards, which tend to be unique in Virginia, and, as necessary, coordinate with respected experts in relevant specialties. In that regard, he has represented a broad spectrum of product designers and manufacturers, as well as retail distributors of allegedly defective products.
Complex Tort & General Casualty
Matt’s experience runs the gamut of general liability claims from those involving wrongful death and personal injury to property damage. His clients are diverse and include commercial property owners and developers, banks, hotels and national retailers.
