Matthew Hamilton represents established business and individuals in all aspects of civil litigation. His practice focuses on defense of claims related to automobile liability, premises liability, personal injury, construction litigation and extra-contractual liability.
Areas of Focus
Automobile Liability
In the automobile liability area, Matthew has successfully defended insurers and insureds, including successful application of Louisiana's No Pay No Play statute at trial.
Premises Liability
In premises liability, personal injury and construction litigation, Matthew has obtained dismissals for insurers and companies at summary judgment.
Extra-Contractual Liability
In the area of extra-contractual liability, Matthew has successfully opposed pleadings alleging bad faith damages against insurers.
- Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center (J.D./D.C.L., 2014)
- Rice University (B.A. History, 2005)
- Louisiana
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
- U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana