Matthew Green frequently serves as a trusted advisor to in-house attorneys, state agencies, manufacturers, developers, insurers, and more. Matt offers his clients a deep understanding of Virginia Law. His familiarity with the reputations of specific courts and jury pools enables him to judiciously navigate localized legal outcomes with seasoned perspectives. In every step, his goal is to provide the thorough support that helps his clients come out ahead.

In addition to his jury trial experience, Matt has successfully resolved a variety of alternative disputes. He is also well-versed in the uniquely accelerated litigation approach of the Eastern District of Virginia’s “rocket docket” and has successfully handled multiple jury trials in federal court.

Matt applies his thorough and wise legal insight to help resolve suits that include constitutional claims, malpractice, and catastrophic injury. His experience equips him to arbitrate matters in the International Centre for Dispute Resolution and to efficiently litigate breach of contract cases.

Persistent and driven, he enjoys applying his talents to help his clients gain coverage initially denied to them. Further, his personal injury-related capabilities include mediating multiple cases involving traumatic brain injury. Should clients seek legal guidance for product liability claims, he can foster successful outcomes, drawing from his diverse experience that includes recreational vehicles, tainted food claims, and more.

Prior to law school, Matt was a Small Business Advisor in the United States Peace Corps stationed in Honduras. He has also trekked across Central America, South America, Europe, and the Indian Subcontinent.

Education & Admissions

Education

University of Chicago Law School
J.D.

University of Virginia, McIntire School of Commerce
B.S.

Admissions

Virginia

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

Honors & Recognitions

Virginia Super Lawyer in Civil Litigation: Defense 2007 – 2019, 2024

Best Lawyers in America® in Insurance Law, 2012-2024

Virginia Lawyers Weekly - Leader in the Law, 2023

"Legal Elite", Virginia Business magazine, Civil Litigation 2019-2023

Selected to the American Board of Trial Advocates

Rated “AV®" (highest rating) Martindale-Hubbell

Benchmark Litigation’s Guide to America’s Leading Litigation Firms and Attorneys, 2008 – present

Virginia Super Lawyer, 2007 – 2019, 2023

Recipient of the E. Randolph Williams Award for outstanding pro bono service

Experience

  • One week jury trial representing a Virginia agency in a lawsuit against its independent auditor who failed to recognize a $1 million skimming embezzlement.
  • Summary Judgement win on behalf of Virginia’s Secretary of the Commonwealth in Title VII litigation in the Western District of Virginia.
  • Resolved a real estate tax liability dispute prior to suit for a commercial manufacturer in a professional malpractice matter against a “Big Four” accounting firm.
  • Argued a successful summary judgment motion and Fourth Circuit Appeal on behalf of an insurer of a commercial horse stable complex that collapsed from excessive snowfall.
  • First chair week-long jury trial representation in Western District of Virginia dispute between suppliers in the aftermarket auto parts industry.

Affiliations

Community

Boy Scouts of America, Troop Committee Chair, Troop Leader

Trinity United Methodist Church

YMCA, Soccer Coach

Professional

American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), National Board Member (2021-2023), Virginia Chapter President (2020)

Defense Research Institute

Richmond Bar Association

Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys

Virginia State Bar

News & Insights

News

Multimedia

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