Having played a pivotal role in a multitude of high-profile cases, Matt has prominently served on trial teams handling cases of significant societal impact. Noteworthy examples include his contributions to the legal representation of the survivors of the Yarnell, Arizona Hotshot Firefighters’ tragedy, his involvement in multi-district product liability litigation against industry leader C.R. Bard, and his participation in the Cook multi-district litigation concerning defective vena cava filters. Matt’s track record boasts remarkable successes in securing multi-million-dollar settlements on behalf of clients who have suffered severe injuries (or death) due to defective vehicles and catastrophic accidents.
Outside of the firm, Matt finds fulfillment in his personal pursuits. He cherishes quality time spent with his wife and daughter, and enjoys being physically active through golfing, weightlifting, and racquetball.
See Matt’s profile on our personal injury website.
REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE
- $4,250,000 settlement for clients in a motor vehicle accident in Phoenix, Arizona.
- $1,200,000 settlement against auto manufacturer for failure to warn claim.
- $2,000,000 settlement for couple in motor vehicle crash.
- $1,900,000 settlement against nursing home.
- $1,825,000 settlement in a medical malpractice case for negligent care post-surgery resulting in vision loss in one eye.
- $1,000,000 settlement for slip-and-fall.
- $950,000 settlement for rear-end accident.
- $800,000 settlement for complications stemming from plastic surgery.
- $550,000 settlement for motor vehicle accident in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
- $500,000 jury verdict for motor vehicle accident in Payson, Arizona.
ASSOCIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
- State Bar of Arizona, Member
- Arizona Trial Lawyers Association, Member, 2014-Present
- Hebros Young Professional’s Bible Group, Member, 2013-Present
HONORS & AWARDS
- The National Trial Lawyers, Top 40 Under 40 Civil Attorney in Arizona, 2017-Present
- Southwest Super Lawyers® Rising Stars, Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff, 2018-2024
- Best Lawyers in America®, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, 2020-2025
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- Sixteen Gallagher & Kennedy Attorneys Selected for Southwest Super Lawyers 2019 - April 15, 2019
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