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Products Liability Defense
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Utah (1996) |
Matthew A. Steward
Shareholder and Director
Mr. Steward has extensive trial and practice experience in several areas including trade secret litigation, shareholder litigation, business disputes, products liability defense, white collar criminal defense, and complex divorce actions.
Education
- Juris Doctor, University of Oregon School of Law (1996); articles editor, Journal of Environmental Law & Litigation (1994–96)
- Bachelor of Science: Economics and Political Science, Colorado College (1991) with honors
Experience
- Successfully defended USA Hockey, Inc. in litigation with Utah Hockey, and in administrative proceedings before the U.S. Olympic Committee
- Successfully defended a minority shareholder and attorney in a corporate dissolution proceeding, a Utah State Bar disciplinary hearing, and in a white collar criminal case
- Successfully prosecuted an action for unfair competition and misappropriation of trade secrets on behalf of a corporation against one of its founders who started a competing company
- Successfully represented pharmaceutical companies in the defense of products liability claims
- Successfully represented a prominent national alarm company in various state and federal litigation
Honors and Awards
- Utah Business Magazine Legal Elite (2008–11)
- BV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
Classes and Seminars
Clinical Instructor (Family Law), University of Utah School of Law (1997–98)
Pro Bono Activities
- Utah Open Lands Board of Trustees (2006–present)
- Utah State Bar Examiner (2000–present)
Past Employment
Attorney and Director, Legal Aid Society, “Bridge the Gap Program” (1996–98)
Fraternities/Sororities
Pi Gamma Mu: International Honor Society of Social Science
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