Matthew E. Burkhart

Trade Secret Litigation & Counseling

Matt helps companies handle trade secret matters at whatever phase they arise. Matt’s experience includes investigating alleged trade secret theft in advance of litigation, initiating trade secret actions, and defending against claims of trade secret misappropriation. Matt also counsels companies on protecting their trade secrets and has experience training employees on confidentiality best practices.

Complex Commercial Litigation 

Matt represents clients in a range of other complex commercial disputes in state and federal courts, including breaches of contract and allegations of business negligence. Matt formulates litigation strategy; drafts and responds to discovery; prepares for, takes and defends depositions; and appears in court for hearings and motion arguments. Having handled large commercial matters, Matt is also experienced at helping clients collect large volumes of electronic discovery and other business records.

Internal Investigations

Matt works with companies to manage internal investigations, methodically dissecting allegations of employee impropriety stemming from abuses of company assets and other serious misconduct.

Clients engage Matt to help:

• Formulate the goal of the investigation
• Identify key pieces of information to develop a strategic investigation plan
• Analyze key documents
• Interview witnesses
• Present the results of the investigation