BIO

MATTHEW R. HALPIN & ASSOCIATES, P.C.

Full Service Law Firm Specializing in Business Contracts, E-Commerce Transactions, Litigation and Appeals

· Advanced Knowledge of the Law Relating to Computer Applications, Internet Commerce and Cyberlaw
· Extensive Experience with Commercial and Consumer Warranties, Disclaimers, Express Limited Warranties, Implied Limited Warranties, Exclusions and Limitations of Liability, Liquid Damage Provisions and Indemnification.
· Focus on Clear and Concise Client Communications and Total Client Satisfaction
· Comprehensive Knowledge of Contract Elements, Pit-Falls and Interpretation
· Responsible for the Formation and Advising of Several Start-Up Companies in the Areas of Tax Strategies, Partnership Considerations and Stock Holder Agreements

LEWIS & MUNDAY, P.C.
· Involved in Seven Jury Trials Including Two Directed Verdicts
· First Chair Trial Attorney for Fortune 500 Client, Jury Verdict - No Cause of Action
· Responsible for all Litigation Aspects of Corporate Contract and Warranty Actions
· Acted as Primary Facilitator in Contract Enforcement Injunctive Actions
· Experience with Contract Structure, Provisions and Liquid Damage Clauses
· Participated in Briefing and Arguing in the State and Federal Appellate Courts

SULLIVAN, WARD, BONE, TYLER & ASHER, P.C.
· Interpretation and Application of Insurance Contract Provisions
· Directly Responsible for Handling of Insurance Subrogation Matters
· Involved in all Aspects of Insurance Defense and Contract Enforcement Litigation
· Participated in Multi-Party Complex Construction Liability Litigation
· Prepared Multi-Party Alternative Dispute Resolution Documents

O'BRYAN, BAUN & COHEN, P.C.
· Specialized in Federal and State Litigation
· Involved in all Aspects of Applicable Federal and State Civil Procedure
· Responsible for State and Federal Tort/Personal Injury Trial Preparation
· Directly Involved with FELA Case Discovery, Research and Litigation

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN OCEAN ENGINEERING LAB - Ann Arbor, Michigan
· Modified and Customized Ocean Engineering Data Digitizer Software
· Assisted in all aspects of Offshore Research Projects on the Great Lakes
· Instrumental in Offshore Data Retrieval and Wave Gauge Installation
· Developed and Implemented New Data Collecting Techniques

BATH IRON WORKS COMPANY - Bath, Maine
· Assisted with Oversight of Production Planning and Control
· Scheduled Material Requirements for U.S. Naval Aegis Destroyers
· Performed On-Board Frigate Inclining and Stability Testing
· Applied Network/Mainframe Software to Hull Fabrication Process

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN HYDRODYNAMICS LAB - Ann Arbor, Michigan
· Performed Directional Stability, Propeller and Foil Testing
· Aided in Propeller Leading Edge Modification and Intact Stability Analyses
· Participated in Development of University of Michigan Fluid Wake Test Procedures
· Independently Generated Drawings and Staff Construction of Proposed Test Models

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT SCHOOL OF LAW Detroit, Michigan
J.D. Received May, 1992
· Course Studies Included: Corporations, Agency & Partnership, Contracts,
Secured Transactions, Real Property, Intellectual Property
· Activities: University of Detroit Student Bar Association
Vice-President; American Bar Association Student Member

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN Ann Arbor, Michigan
B.S.E. in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering Received August, 1989
· Course Studies Included: Calculus, Differential Equations, Fluid Dynamics, Finite Element Analysis, Structural Mechanics, Structural Dynamics, Thermodynamics, Hydrodynamics, Electrical Systems, Materials Science, Fortran Programming
· Honors: Quarterdeck Honorary Society, Student Chapter of The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers
· Activities: Intramural Sports, Lacrosse Club, Sailing Team

PROFESSIONAL

ADMITTED TO THE FOLLOWING COURTS:
· Michigan State Bar - November, 1992
· Illinois State Bar - November, 1993
· United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan - December, 1992
· United States District Court, Western District of Michigan - May, 1994
· United States District Court, Southern District of Illinois - April, 1993
· United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit - June, 1994
· United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit - January, 1996
· United States Supreme Court - December, 1997

BAR ASSOCIATIONS
· American Bar Association
· The Incorporated Society of Irish/American Lawyers
· Computer Law Section of the Michigan Bar
· Appointment to the Michigan Bar E-Filing Subcommitee for 2006

Matthew R. Halpin & Associates, P.C. urges you to give us a call or send us an email (mhalpin@halpinlaw.com) with any questions, comments or general inquiries you may have.