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Matt D. Matzner has 27 years of experience, 24 of which have been with Crenshaw, Dupree & Milam. He is a partner who handles all aspects of litigation, state and federal, at the trial level and on appeal.
His experience as a former briefing attorney to Federal District Judge Sam R. Cummings, and his service on the Federal District Court Advisory Committee for 6+ years, have provided him with a unique insight into federal procedure and the internal workings of federal courts that have proven helpful at the state court level as well. Mr. Matzner also served as Chairman of the Merit Selection Panel for the reappointment of United States Magistrate Judge Nancy M. Koenig.
Mr. Matzner’s practice at CD&M focuses on all aspects of civil litigation, from pre-lawsuit resolution through the appeal of a judgment rendered by a trial court. He represents individuals, business entities, cities, counties, and law enforcement in all manners of disputes, including fatalities. He has successfully represented parties in bench and jury trials, and has successfully represented clients in the state and federal appellate courts.
He also handles federal criminal matters on a case-by-case basis.
Mr. Matzner’s experience includes successfully defending a city and police officer in a federal civil rights trial lasting nearly six weeks where the plaintiffs sought $24,000,000 and were awarded $0.
28 trials (18 jury, 10 non-jury); 40+ appeals; 1 arbitration