Michael Matthews maintains a general civil litigation practice with an efficient approach to cases that is shaped by his diverse experience.  Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Matthews served as law clerk to the Honorable Thad Heartfield, Chief United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Texas.  He also worked as associate general counsel for a large industrial manufacturer, representing the company in lawsuits and mediations, managing litigation with outside counsel, and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts.  These experiences give Mr. Matthews a distinctive skill set, an appreciation for a judge’s values, and the ability to achieve his client’s goals. 

Education
J.D., The University of Texas School of Law, 2005
B.A., with honors, The University of Texas at Austin, 2000

Bar Admissions
Texas
New York (pending)

LANGUAGES
Spanish (conversational)
French (basic)

NOTEWORTHY
Certificate, The Hague Academy of International Law, 2007
Honorable Mention, Dallas Business Journal Best Corporate
    Counsel Awards, 2006
Phi Beta Kappa