Matthew helps founders and growing companies make smart, forward-looking legal decisions that support sustainable growth. He works with startups and small businesses on contracts, structuring, and strategic planning — with a focus on clarity, risk reduction, and long-term alignment.

Before focusing exclusively on transactional and strategic work, Matthew spent years litigating complex contract and business disputes. That experience gives him a practical, real-world perspective on how agreements actually function when things go wrong — and how to draft and structure them to help clients avoid problems in the first place. Today, he uses that insight to help clients build stronger agreements, clearer relationships, and more resilient businesses.

Clients appreciate Matthew’s ability to simplify complex issues, his calm and responsive approach, and his business-minded thinking. He doesn’t just flag legal risks - he helps clients understand tradeoffs, make informed decisions, and move forward with confidence.

Before joining Bend Law Group, Matthew worked at a San Francisco litigation firm handling landlord-tenant matters. He earned his J.D. from the University of Mississippi School of Law, where he served as an editor of the Journal of Air and Space Law and volunteered with the Mississippi Innocence Project. He also holds dual business degrees in Supply Chain Management and Information Systems Management from California State University, Chico.

Matthew is admitted to practice in California and Texas.

Outside the office, you’ll often find Matthew playing guitar or exploring new places with his fiancée.

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