Practice Areas
Education
University of Michigan Law School
Ann Arbor, Michigan
J.D., cum laude, 2011
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, Michigan
B.A., magna cum laude, 2005
Bar Admissions
Michigan
Court Admissions
All Michigan state courts
United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan
Languages
Spanish
Corporate Attorney
Matt is a partner on Varnum’s Business and Corporate Practice Team with more than a decade of experience advising closely held businesses, entrepreneurs, investors, boards, and business leaders. His practice includes mergers and acquisitions, corporate transactions, and entity governance.
In his transactional practice, Matt handles mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, general commercial transactions, and commercial financing, guiding clients through deal structuring, negotiations, documentation, and closing. His experience spans industries including health care, automotive, manufacturing, technology, retail, and food and beverage.
Matt also serves as outside general counsel to closely held businesses, advising on commercial contracts, ownership and management issues, strategic planning, and regulatory compliance. His experience includes private practice, service as in-house counsel, and operating his own law firm.
Honors and Recognitions
Best Lawyers in America®, Closely Held Companies and Family Business Law, since 2024; Corporate Law, since 2025
Grand Rapids Magazine, Top Lawyers, Corporate Law, since 2025
Michigan Super Lawyers®, Rising Star, 2018–2022
Professional Affiliations
ACG Western Michigan
American Bar Association
State Bar of Michigan
Community Involvement
ACG Western Michigan, Young Professionals Board Member, 2015–2020
Opera Grand Rapids, Board Trustee 2024–Present; Vice President 2026–Present; Secretary 2025–2026
San Juan Diego Academy, Board Member and Secretary 2019–2024