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Matthew Sheridan
Matthew G. Sheridan
Special Counsel
Matthew Sheridan
Matthew G. Sheridan
Special Counsel

Overview

Matt guides clients through disputes. He has helped clients navigate a variety of high-stakes, complex commercial matters in both state and federal courts and in arbitration with a particular focus on matters involving ERISA and healthcare.

Matt has extensive experience defending claims for benefits and breach of fiduciary duty under ERISA, including class actions. He also represents companies in a broad range of commercial litigation, including securities litigation, consumer claims, personal injury, and business litigation involving fraud and contract claims. Matt also routinely advises clients on both state and federal law that regulate the disclosure of protected health information.

Before joining Baker Botts, Matt served as a law clerk to the Honorable Lynn N. Hughes of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas.

Admissions & Affiliations

  • State Bar of Texas
  • United States Courts of Appeals for the Fifth and Tenth Circuits
  • United States District Courts for the Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western Districts of Texas
  • United States District Court for the District of Colorado
  • United States District Court for the District of North Dakota
  • J.D., Baylor Law School 2013
    magna cum laude
    Senior Executive Editor, Baylor Law Review
  • B.A., Baylor University 2010
    magna cum laude

Experience