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Matt has extensive experience handling construction and business disputes in Maryland, the District of Columbia and Virginia. Recognized by the Construction Law Society of America for his work as a construction attorney and by the Maryland State Bar Foundation for outstanding dedication and contribution to the legal profession, he regularly represents clients in arbitration, mediation, and litigation proceedings in state and federal courts.
His work in the area of commercial construction law focuses on representing contractors, subcontractors, and owners in complex disputes, including construction delay, impact, and defect claims. Matt also assists in resolving significant payment and mechanic’s lien disputes. He has handled claims arising from a wide variety of construction projects, including energy infrastructure, manufacturing facilities, and federal, state and local government projects.
In addition to representing construction clients in state and federal courts, he also has experience with arbitration forums and administrative proceedings. Co-author of the firm’s Maryland Construction Law blog, he serves on the executive committee of the construction law section of the state bar association, and is a regular speaker on construction law topics to contractors and construction law practitioners.
Matt’s business litigation work centers on prosecuting and defending private companies and owners, officers and directors in Maryland, Virginia and DC courts, and through arbitration and mediation. Recent cases have involved breach of contract claims, partnership disputes, derivative actions, and trade secret matters. While he favors negotiated resolution in most circumstances involving business disputes, Matt has successfully tried numerous cases to verdict. He is an appointed mediator for the circuit court for Howard County, Maryland.
Regardless of the nature of the dispute, Matt brings the same core skills to each matter. An unusually quick study, Matt is able to rapidly grasp the underlying business issues and complexities, determine the best plan of action, and work efficiently on behalf of his clients. Matt is a natural public speaker, and prides himself on advocating successfully on behalf of his clients through clear and persuasive articulation of complex issues.
Matt has been consistently recognized for his legal acumen. In addition to being named a Fellow of the Maryland Bar Foundation, he has been repeatedly selected to the Maryland Top 100 Super Lawyers list. He was also named Baltimore’s “lawyer of the year” for construction law by Best lawyers in America.®
Matt and his wife, a lymphoma survivor, have been longtime supporters of the Maryland chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Matt served as chapter president from 2010 to 2013, and is a frequent speaker and advocate on behalf of the organization. He has also served on the boards of the Babe Ruth Birthplace & Sports Legends Museums and the Maryland Law School Alumni Association. Matt currently serves on the Maryland Governor’s Cancer Control Board and is a member of its legislative subcommittee.
Matt has handled a wide range of significant construction and business litigation matters, including the following:
Bowie & Jensen embraces the idea that we have a responsibility to give back to the communities that give so much to us. The idea of giving back is an essential component of the law firm and allows our lawyers and staff to work with the community as partners, family and friends.