Matt Albaugh

Matt has always been a high achiever. He was summa cum laude and on full scholarship at Vincennes University, cum laude at Indiana University – Bloomington, and summa cum laude at Indiana University McKinney School of Law, where he graduated at the top 1% of class and was editor-in-chief of the law school’s flagship law review. He also clerked for Hon. Randall T. Shepard, Chief Justice of Indiana, and for multiple years he was recognized for pro bono commitment (pro bono honor roll), a recipient of his prior firm’s top pro bono award, and has been recognized as an Indiana Super Lawyer for many years.

Early in Matt’s life, it was clear he was destined to be a lawyer and leader. As a second grader, he drew a picture of a man in a suit standing in front of a judge, and, in barely readable handwriting, wrote, “I want to lawyer.” He was also the classic “debate class” type who recognized the power of words to change outcomes – a skill which makes him a formidable oral advocate and strong, persuasive writer.

Matt has held leadership roles throughout his life and cares deeply about his community. He currently serves as board president of Meridian-Kessler Neighborhood Association (18,000 residents, 6,000 homes, large business, and school community); board member for the Indianapolis City-Market; board member for the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence; chairman of the annual Immaculate Heart of Mary Fall Festival/Oktoberfest, and board member of their Finance Committee. He serves as outside general counsel to numerous small and medium-sized companies around the Midwest, providing counsel to boards of directors and C-suite executives on a full breadth of legal, strategic, and regulatory matters.

Matt has extensive experience in the area of toxic torts, medical devices, and personal injury defense. Matt’s first case involved the defense of mining companies accused of injuring large populations by spreading nano-particulates. As a young partner, Matt led the defense of a concert stage manufacturer involved in a stage collapse. Matt has worked with and led a team of lawyers involved in nationwide toxic torts relating to medical devices. He has also defended vehicle manufacturers on a nationwide basis against product liability claims. And Matt represents clients facing liability relating to talc and asbestos exposure.

Matt’s regulatory and compliance experience is extensive. He has represented clients in administrative actions brought by state and federal regulators, including the U.S. Department of Justice, IRS, SEC, state Attorney General’s offices, state insurance commissioners, and state Securities Divisions. He also litigates complex constitutional law matters in trial and appellate courts and has handled appeals in numerous state and federal appellate courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court.