Matthew Alan Smith

I've been engaged in the Employee Relations / Human Resources arena for over 38 years; 8 in the private sector as a representative for labor and 30 in the public sector as a manager. I've worked closely with Matt the last 12 years. Matt is as fine an attorney as I have ever worked with. He understa...nds the at times nuanced differences between Labor "Law" and Labor "Relations" in that he knows not just employment and related law(s), he is able to ascertain and advise of its (their) practical impact(s) on the workplace. On those relatively few occasions he doesn't absolutely know an answer, he says as much, quickly researches the issue, and provides the necessary info in a timely manner. When there are multiple potential courses of action, he outlines them with a fact-based analysis within an appropriate legal framework, giving the pros/cons of pursuing one course or another. Whether a formal opinion or a snap "shoot from the hip" call, his advice is truly appreciated, and heeded, by elected and appointed officials.