Matthew A. Steward

Director and Shareholder, Chair of Litigation Practice Group

mas@clydesnow.com

(801) 433-2401

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Mr. Steward is a director, shareholder, and current chair of the litigation practice group. He has extensive trial and litigation experience. For more than twenty years, Mr. Steward has represented clients in a variety of matters 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 (1994-1996)
Bachelor of Science, Economics and Political Science, with honors, Colorado College (1991)

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court, District of Utah
U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit

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 matters

Awards and Honors

Utah Legal Elite, Civil Litigation, Utah Business Magazine (2008-2011, 2015, 2017-2022)
Peer Rated Distinguished^®, High Professional Achievement, Martindale-Hubbell^®

Speaking Engagements

Clinical Instructor (Family Law), University of Utah School of Law (1997-1998)

Professional Affiliations

President, Utah Open Lands (2006-present)
Utah State Bar Examiner (2000-present)

Honorary Societies

Pi Gamma Mu, International Honor Society of Social Science

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Practice Areas

Administrative Law

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Appellate Practice

Bankruptcy and Creditors Rights

Business Litigation

Business Planning and Organizations

Business Transactions and Commercial Contracts

Civil and Criminal Forfeiture

Civil Litigation

Commercial and Contract Litigation

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