Matthew J. Swantner

Matthew led the defense of our case from inception to trial. I watched every motion and every minute of trial, and seeing him work was refreshing. Ultimately, Matthew pitched a perfect game in front of the jury and won a unanimous verdict which included an award of all of our attorneys fees. - COO of Litigation Client Biography Matthew J. Swantner focuses his practice on complex litigation with an emphasis on high-stakes fiduciary litigation, business torts, energy disputes, and catastrophic personal injury cases across Texas and New Mexico. His expertise ensures clients receive strategic legal counsel while mitigating financial and reputational risks. Working with clients in diverse industry sectors, Matt demonstrates a keen ability to apprehend both the legal issues and the underlying business principles in a given case. As one client, John Patton, General Counsel of Pronto Insurance, expressed: Matthew Swantner, a Jackson Walker rising star among stars, consistently demonstrates expertise and quick recognition of even the most subtle nuances far beyond his actual years as a practicing business litigator. Mr. Patton added, For over three years now, Matt has been a mainstay of my go-to attorneys, the select few I look to when it matters most. Matts value lies not only in his litigation prowess, but also extends to his ability to recognize and assess the business side of matters in providing wise counsel to the decision-making process. Matt also has extensive experience in finding efficient and economical solutions to e-Discovery problems and is a co-author of Essentials of E-Discovery, State Bar of Texas, 2014. Matt has been recognized by Thomson Reuters as a Texas Rising Star, by Woodward White, Inc. as one of The Best Lawyers in America, by the San Antonio Business Journal as one of San Antonios 40 Under 40, which honors young professionals who are making a difference in their fields and community. He also participated in Class 39 of Leadership San Antonio as well as the North San Antonio Chambers Leadership Lab Class of 2012.