Practice Areas

  • Healthcare
  • Litigation
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Professional Liability

Admissions

  • Colorado

Matthew W. George

Partner

Phone: 303.454.2140
Email: mgeorge@messner.com
Office: Denver

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Matthew George is a trial attorney with a focus on complex civil litigation. He has extensive experience in all phases of litigation and has secured favorable jury verdicts and appellate decisions for his clients. Matt represents both plaintiffs and defendants in commercial disputes and defends individuals and organizations in matters involving medical malpractice, legal malpractice, general liability, and employment claims. He practices in both state and federal courts, and his background includes numerous jury trials, binding arbitrations, and appellate arguments.

Matt has a deep passion for learning and relishes the opportunity to learn about new subjects and industries. He brings an analytical approach to every case, which allows him to identify critical issues and develop creative legal strategies that others may overlook. He has worked with clients from various sectors on cases involving business dissolution, construction defect, personal injury claims, and shareholder liability. His experience spans all stages of litigation, including discovery, motions practice, settlement negotiations, and trial. In addition, he has served as general counsel to hospitals and medical practices, advising on risk management, contract negotiations, crisis response, and corporate planning.

Matt lives in Denver and enjoys skiing, golfing, and exploring the Colorado mountains with his wife and their Bernese Mountain Dogs, Sonny and Billie.

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  • University of Colorado Law School, J.D. 2015
  • University of Colorado, Political Science, magna cum laude, 2010
  • Colorado Super Lawyers: Rising Star 2023-2024
  • Colorado Bar Association
  • Colorado Law, National Mock Trial Team (September 2013 through May 2015)
  • Colorado Law, Health Law Society, Secretary (September 2013 through May 2014)
  • Colorado Law, Sports and Entertainment Law Student Association, president (September 2013 through May 2014)
Publications and Speaking Engagements
Community Involvement
  • Every Child Pediatrics Associate Board Member
  • Rose Andom Center Young Professionals Council
Professional Experience
  • Hershey Decker Drake, associate (August 2015 through August 2019)
  • Hershey Decker Drake, intern (May 2014 through May 2015)
  • 20th Judicial District, intern and law clerk (May 2013 through April 2014)
  • Wheeler Trigg O’Donnell, document clerk (September 2010 through July 2012)

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