Overview

Matt is more than just a legal advisor—he’s a trusted partner to private companies, senior leadership teams, and private equity sponsors navigating high-stakes transactions. Whether it’s mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, securities offerings, venture capital investments, or regulatory compliance, Matt brings clarity and confidence to every step.

For real estate developers, Matt offers practical guidance on organizational structuring, commercial and structured finance, and sophisticated real estate deals.  Nothing is more rewarding to Matt than plugging himself into a team of professionals and business owners to develop a comprehensive strategic, business and legal plan to achieve the objectives of the client.

Clients—from emerging startups to multi-generational operating companies to law firms —rely on him as outside general counsel to advise boards and committees and negotiate critical contracts. As former chair of the Colorado Ethics Committee, Matt provides unique insight into professional responsibility and law firm governance. He regularly counsels lawyers and law firms on ethical issues and firm-level matters, including potential conflicts, employee matters, mergers and acquisitions—helping them navigate challenges with integrity and foresight.

Experience

  • Representing national and regional financial institutions on loan transactions to borrowers in various industries
  • Representing real estate developers on all aspects of the development, including organizational structuring, raising capital, regulatory compliance, financing and real estate acquisition and divestiture
  • Structuring capital raises for venture companies, private equity funds, family offices, investment banks and other entrepreneurs
  • Negotiating mergers and acquisitions on both the buy and sale side in industries ranging from banking to medical to manufacturing to legal
  • Supporting  operating businesses as outside general counsel negotiating complex contracts and providing ongoing counsel

Honors & Recognitions

  • Recipient, Martindale Hubbell AV® 

Professional Activities

  • Member, Colorado Bar Association 
    • Committee on Professionalism  
    • Former Chair of the Ethics Committee  
  • Member, Denver Bar Association 

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