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Matthew Wright
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Matthew Wright

Partner

202.753.3402
Washington, DC
mwright@mccarter.com

Matt Wright is a seasoned trial lawyer with substantial experience before state and federal courts, administrative agencies, and domestic and international arbitration tribunals. He has successfully defended countless high-value actions over his career, and has also obtained nearly $200 million in final judgments and arbitral awards on behalf of his plaintiff clients.

Matt practices in the areas of complex commercial litigation, intellectual property litigation, securities litigation, real estate and property tax litigation, unclaimed property, and unfair competition law. He represents clients across multiple industries including, hospitality, healthcare, government contracts, consumer products, telecommunications, consumer electronics, and the financial services sectors.

Known for his ability to develop and integrate a deep understanding of clients’ businesses and goals into innovative and effective legal representation, Matt takes a pragmatic and business-focused approach to litigation, tailored to meet the business objectives behind each specific case. When litigation is unavoidable, he has an enviable track record of delivering exceptional results. But he is also a skilled negotiator who is able to recognize and take advantage of opportunities for clients to resolve their matter without resorting to potentially disruptive litigation. His practice also includes general counseling on litigation risk management and alternative dispute resolution options and agreements.

Matt is a former member of the Board of Directors of the Council for Court Excellence, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the administration of justice and fostering public education of the judicial system. He works with the Washington Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs and DC Public Schools to organize and promote geographic literacy and an annual geography tournament for elementary school students in the District.

Outside of work, Matt enjoys reading contemporary literature and collecting South African wine and art. Matt appreciates any opportunity to travel to Southern Africa with his wife and two daughters.

Representative Matters

Global manufacturer—False advertising and unfair competition claims

Lead defense counsel for the world’s largest mattress company in a Lanham Act false advertising, trademark, and unfair competition suit.

Patent Pool—$69 Million summary judgment

Secured a $69 million summary judgment on behalf of plaintiff patent pool that licenses consumer electronics technology in suit against two Chinese corporations and their individual owners who engaged in fraud, trademark infringement, counterfeiting, and breach of license agreement. The judgment included treble damages, interest, and attorney's fees. 

Corporate directors—Complete defense jury verdict dismissing remaining claims against CEO

Trial counsel for directors of a publicly traded behavioral health company in a shareholder class action. Obtained dismissals for non-executive directors and won a complete defense jury verdict on remaining claims against the CEO following a two-week jury trial (modified post-verdict). 

Defense contractor—Multimillion arbitral award

Lead counsel for claimant defense contractor in an arbitration proceeding regarding Afghan tax liabilities; won $2.3 million arbitral award.

Close corporation fiduciary litigation—$100 million plus jury award on counterclaim

Trial counsel for third-party defendant in breach of fiduciary duty, misappropriation, and breach of contract case; won $103.9 million jury verdict on counterclaim and defense verdict on claims asserted against client following a three week trial. Verdict Search ranked the verdict among the largest jury awards in the United States in 2004.

Software services provider—Multimillion award including attorneys’ fees in breach of contract international arbitration

Counsel for claimant software services provider in a proceeding before the International Chamber of Commerce’s International Court of Arbitration involving breach of a software license agreement by a Chinese joint venture company; won a multimillion dollar award, including attorneys’ fees and costs.

Bondholders—$110 Million fraud and breach of contract litigation

Counsel for a group of bondholders in a fraud and breach of contract suit concerning a contested $110 million debt for equity swap of subprime mortgage backed securities.

Healthcare company—Shareholder class action

Defense counsel for health care company in a shareholder class action lawsuit brought to enjoin the client’s acquisition in an announced tender offer; acquisition was consummated on time and the plaintiffs’ claims were abandoned with no payment or settlement. 

Commercial bank—High value leasing dispute

Trial counsel to a large regional commercial and retail bank in a multimillion dollar lease dispute. 

Specialty ferroalloy manufacturer—Antitrust litigation

Defense counsel for a major producer and supplier of specialty ferroalloys in consolidated federal antitrust suits challenging alleged attempts to manipulate US import duties; matter resolved favorably for client. 

Commercial property owners—Real property tax assessment appeals

Represent various hotel, hospital, and nursing home property owners in real property tax assessment appeals against District of Columbia.

Pet food manufacturer—False advertising and unfair competition claims

Litigation counsel for a large pet food manufacturer in Lanham Act false advertising and unfair competition litigation. 

Multinational technology company—Multi-plaintiff products liability litigation

Currently representing a cellular phone manufacturer in twenty products liability cases pending in DC Superior Court in which plaintiffs allege that they suffered brain cancer as a result of exposure to cell phone emissions.

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Education

Boston College Law School JD, 2000
Princeton University AB, cum laude, 1997

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Massachusetts

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U.S. Court of AppealsFirst and Eleventh Circuits District of ColumbiaU.S. District CourtDistrict of District of Columbia

Memberships & Affiliations

Council for Court Excellence
Former Board of Directors

Legal Aid Society, District of Columbia

Washington Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs

Insights News Contracts Stack
Publications|Blog
New DOJ Strike Force Targets Collusion in Federal Contract Awards
Government Contracts Law Blog
11.22.2019
Insights News Contract Stack
Publications|Blog
The Sword of Damocles Hangs Over Miller Act Sureties and Brokers: Scollick Case Stayed Sixty Days for Mediation, but Outcome Remains Uncertain
Government Contracts Law Blog
9.22.2019
Insights News Contracts Stack
Publications|Blog
Alutiiq False Claims Act Settlement Highlights Significant Government Contract Compliance Risks for Tribal, NHO, and ANC 8(a) Subsidiaries
Government Contracts Law Blog
5.16.2019
Insights Speaking Hands
Events|Speaking Engagement
Litigating Tax Appeals: Key Considerations When Evaluating and Prosecuting an Appeal
2019 Tax Executives Institute (“TEI”) New England Chapter: SALT Committee Meeting
2.8.2019
Insights Publication Magazine Stack
Publications|Article
Jurors Should Ask More Questions during Trials
Law360
11.27.2018
Services Real Estate Skyscrapers
News|Press
Matthew Wright, Commercial Litigator with Business Acumen, Joins McCarter in D.C.
McCarter Press Release
10.1.2018
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