Matt represents public school districts and school entities as solicitor, labor counsel, and special counsel. He also serves private sector clients predominantly in general commercial litigation, most frequently in construction-related disputes.
Education Law: Matt currently serves as solicitor for various school entities throughout Western Pennsylvania, including several public school districts and vocational-technical schools. As solicitor for these entities, his experience includes:
Matt represents school districts before administrative agencies, state and federal trial, and appellate courts.
In representing school entities, Matt has served as chief negotiator for various professional and non-professional collective bargaining agreements, representing schools throughout the entire Act 88 process including mediation, fact-finding, non-binding arbitration, and court injunctions. He has also consulted on, and litigated, a broad range of school personnel issues including labor grievances, unfair labor practice charges, demotion, and discharge proceedings.
Commercial Litigation/Construction Law: Matt has comprehensive experience litigating a broad range of commercial disputes, primarily involving product liability and construction, including:
He also serves as an arbitrator in construction disputes as a member of the American Arbitration Association's Roster of Neutrals for arbitration of commercial and construction disputes.
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