Matt is the leader of the trial and litigation team at Percy, Skias & Schutte and has a unique ability to react quickly and articulate successful arguments on the spot when the unexpected happens in the courtroom. Matt also has a talent for examining witnesses, whether in a deposition or on the stand at trial. Matt and Jamie have been successful in achieving positive jury trial verdicts for multiple clients. Matt is an experienced litigator and has practiced before state and federal district courts and has successfully argued before state and federal appellate courts.

Matt is the City attorney for Gonzales, Louisiana, the Ascension Parish Communications District, and he also represents the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office. Matt enjoys helping those local governmental bodies deliver exceptional services to the community.

Matt is passionate about representing his personal injury clients. He takes pride in fighting for his clients in situations where they may not be able to help themselves. Matt’s clients are his top concern, and he often communicates with them with case updates and strategies to help them achieve their legal goals. He takes pride in helping to get his clients’ lives back on track. That is the biggest reward for him.

Matt was selected by the Baton Rouge Business Report for its “Forty under 40” award in 2019. In his free time, Matt enjoys playing golf and spending time with his wonderful wife, son, and daughter.