Experience

HOBSON & HOBSON, P.C.

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Legal Services Specialist

  • Dec 2021 - Present

• Associate Attorney

  • Dec 2021 - Present



The Law Offices of Matthew C. Hines

• Atlanta, Georgia, United States

• Attorney

  • Jul 2019 - Dec 2021

  Represents claimants in all aspects of pre-litigation matters regarding motor vehicle accident and premises liability matters. Represents claimants in all aspects of pre-litigation matters regarding motor vehicle accident and premises liability matters.



Schmidt, Rupke, Tess-Mattner & Fox, S.C.

• Brookfield, WI

• Attorney

  • Jan 2017 - Jun 2019

  Represented personal injury plaintiffs from inception through resolution (including trial) in automobile accident and premises liability actions, homeowners and contractors in construction defect litigation, landlords in eviction matters, tenants in constructive eviction cases, and residential property owners in land use matters. Responsibilities included client intake, drafting pre-litigation settlement demands, complaints, discovery requests and responses, dispositive motions (including arguing same in court), taking and defending depositions, conducting settlement negotiations during mediation, and preparing jury questionnaires. - Collected over $200,000 in personal injury settlements on behalf of a half-dozen clients in first year with the firm, alone.



Williams & Associates PC

• Legal Services

• Associate Attorney

  • Feb 2016 - Jul 2016

  Represented insurance companies in product liability subrogation matters throughout the country. Responsible for developing theories of liability against product manufacturers, designers, distributors, and service providers based on flood/fire damage suffered by residential and commercial properties. Duties included composing pre-litigation settlement demands, as well as complaints, discovery requests and responses, and dispositive motions to assist local counsel in litigation strategy.  - Prepared pre-litigation settlement demands against entities within a defective product’s chain of distribution, leading to early settlements in nationwide matters valued from $500 to $500,000. - Drafted successful motions to compel regarding discovery disputes against worldwide product manufacturers in multiple jurisdictions, resulting in manufacturers' early settlement of cases.



Wolfe & Wyman LLP

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Attorney

  • Dec 2014 - Sep 2015

  Represented commercial subcontractors in complex residential and commercial construction defect cases. Performed comprehensive case management responsibilities from inception through resolution, including creation and implementation of litigation strategy and budgeting; conducting opposing party lay witness and expert depositions; settlement negotiations; and picking potential jurors upon analysis of jury questionnaires.  - Drafted confidential mediation briefs to mediators in: (1) oldest active matter in Clark County, Nevada (10+ years); and (2) commercial construction defect matter involving pool reconstruction at Palms Hotel & Resort (both briefs led to favorable settlement resolution).  - Independently conducted dozens of plaintiff, general contractor, and subcontractor witness and expert depositions, to obtain advantageous testimony in preparation for trial and/or to be relied upon during mediation. 



STEPHENSON & DICKINSON

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Attorney

  • Feb 2013 - Nov 2014

  Represented commercial property owners, trucking companies, and subcontractors in premises liability, automobile personal injury, and construction defect cases ranging from small claims - $500,000. Performed daily case management responsibilities from inception of matter through resolution; conducted comprehensive legal case research while drafting dispositive motions, discovery motions, and pleadings.  - Drafted and argued winning opposition to plaintiff's motion for discovery sanctions in motor vehicle personal injury action.  - Prepared and argued successful motion for summary judgment on behalf of homeowner client against plaintiff parent in premises liability case involving plaintiff’s minor child drowning in homeowner's pool.



Lee, Landrum & Ingle, APC

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Attorney

  • Nov 2010 - Feb 2013

  Represented residential real estate developers/general contractors during complex insurance defense / construction defect litigation. Interviewed clients and witnesses to acquire case details and evidence; performed relevant case research; drafted dispositive motions and periodic status reports to carriers/clients; and handled settlement negotiations.  - Independently conducted over 30 homeowner and subcontractor depositions, obtaining testimony instrumental in achieving early resolutions for clients.  - Drafted arbitration brief on behalf of personal injury client involved in motor vehicle / pedestrian accident case, resulting in favorable ruling by arbitrator.  - Created and argued winning motion to dismiss for client in Israel against Las Vegas plaintiff for failure to comply with Hague Convention's service of process requirements.  - Provided pro bono representation to client "aging out" of juvenile delinquency system; and successfully negotiated reduced plea arrangement in federal district court for same client after he was charged with possession of controlled substance.



Cass County (Michigan) Prosecutors Office

• Cassopolis, MI

• Summer Legal Intern

  • May 2009 - Aug 2009

  Assisted lead prosecutors in drafting plea agreements, conducting preliminary exams, and developing trial strategies for felony and misdemeanor cases. Duties included skillful research and drafting of motions and briefs, which were successfully argued in court by lead prosecutors.  - Independently tried two-count misdemeanor bench trial, capturing guilty verdict on both counts. Assisted lead prosecutors in drafting plea agreements, conducting preliminary exams, and developing trial strategies for felony and misdemeanor cases. Duties included skillful research and drafting of motions and briefs, which were successfully argued in court by lead prosecutors.  - Independently tried two-count misdemeanor bench trial, capturing guilty verdict on both counts.



Wisconsin Athletic Club, LLC

• United States
• Health, Wellness & Fitness
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Membership Services Representative

  • Dec 2006 - Jun 2007

  Increased membership figures and assisted with day-to-day operations of fitness facility. Increased membership figures and assisted with day-to-day operations of fitness facility.



Milwaukee Admirals

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Ticket Sales Intern

  • Jun 2006 - Aug 2006

  Sold season ticket packages, maintained database of current and potential clientele, and responsible for growing and enhancing client relationships Sold season ticket packages, maintained database of current and potential clientele, and responsible for growing and enhancing client relationships



Gillette Stadium

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales And Marketing Intern

  • May 2005 - Aug 2005

  Operations assistant for "Patriots Experience;" event promotion, "street team," and family package marketing for New England Revolution; assisted in developing client database for corporate partnerships Operations assistant for "Patriots Experience;" event promotion, "street team," and family package marketing for New England Revolution; assisted in developing client database for corporate partnerships



Gillette Stadium

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Sales Intern

  • May 2004 - Aug 2004

  Operations assistant for "Patriots Experience;" event promotion, "street team," and family package marketing for New England Revolution; assisted in developing client database for corporate partnerships Operations assistant for "Patriots Experience;" event promotion, "street team," and family package marketing for New England Revolution; assisted in developing client database for corporate partnerships