Matthew D. Sawyer

PROBATE PROFICIENCY AREAS • Drafting & Execution of Wills, Powers of Attorney, Directives • Affidavits of Heirship • Will Probate • Trusts • Will Contests • Inheritance • Probate Litigation • Guardianships • Estate Affidavits

ELECTION LAW PROFICIENCY AREAS • Contribution/Expenditure Structure • Election Litigation • Constitutional Law • FEC Advisory Opinion Requests • 527, 501 (c)(3), 501 (c)(4) & Other non-profit Organizations • Organizational Governance • Ethics in Government Act Compliance • Ballot Access Compliance • Political Party Formation • Campaign Finance Compliance & Audit Defense • Fund-Raising Skills

Prevailed in over 75% of contested motions and trials. Achieved successful outcome in several extremely challenging matters. Examples include an election law matter over control of a political party and a multi-million dollar real estate suit brought against three individuals by a multi-billion dollar corporation. In the latter case, two of the three defendants declared bankruptcy; the third defendant, my client, prevailed in litigation.

Reduced cost and legal jeopardy by drafting, negotiating, and finalizing hundreds of effective agreements on a wide range of subjects, many for deals exceeding $5,000,000 or involving other significant property or risk.