

Matthew S. McBride
Attorney at Law
314-436-8324
Primary Practice Areas
Bar Admissions
United States Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit, 2006
United States District Court, Eastern District of Missouri, 1999
United States Tax Court, 2002
Supreme Court of Missouri, 1998
Supreme Court of Illinois, 1999
Associations
American Bar Association
The Missouri Bar
Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
Illinois State Bar Association
Education & Academic Honors
J.D., University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law, 1998
B.S., cum laude, Finance and Banking, University of Missouri-Columbia, 1995
Employment History
Lashly & Baer, P.C.
Partner, 2008-Present
Associate, 2005-2008
Guilfoil, Petzall & Shoemake, LLC
Associate, 1999-2005
Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District
Clerk for Honorable Clifford H. Ahrens, 1998-1999
Matthew S. McBride
Matthew S. McBride engages primarily in litigation throughout the state and federal courts of Missouri and Illinois with an emphasis on commercial litigation and corporate law issues. He represents corporations, their officers and employees in which millions of his clients' dollars are exposed.
Mr. McBride is regularly involved in litigation involving breach of contract, breach of employment contracts, covenants not to compete, trade secrets violations, construction contracts, violations of federal and state consumer protection acts, violations of duties of good faith and fair dealing, indemnification and contribution, and mechanics' liens and related disputes between owners of property, general contractors, and subcontractors. He has represented his clients in consumer protection matters in numerous jurisdictions. He has also successfully defended health care professionals from private licensure organizations.
Plus, Mr. McBride has experience in complex litigation including federal and state antitrust actions, interpleader actions with numerous parties, and other litigation matters including shareholder derivative suits, bankruptcy and re-determination of tax liabilities (in addition to general corporate defense).
Mr. McBride uses his experience to advise businesses on risk management and other matters to avoid costly lawsuits. Mr. McBride also structures business entities, negotiates leases, sale of businesses and other contracts, as well as providing general corporate representation.
Matt earned his J.D. from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law.
Warranty Activation Headquarters, Inc.
Missouri Tort Law Deskbook, False Arrest and Malicious Prosecution, Supp. 2005
Missouri Tort Law Deskbook, False Arrest and Malicious Prosecution, Supp. 2003
Journal of Dispute Resolution, Recent Developments: The Uniform Arbitration Act 1997
Journal of Dispute Resolution, Recent Developments: The Uniform Arbitration Act 1996
City of St. Louis Port Authority Commission
Commissioner, 2001-Present
Chairman, 2003-2006
City of St. Louis Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority
Commissioner, 2006-Present
St. Louis Development Corporation
Commissioner, 2003-2006
City of St. Louis Gaming Selection Committee
Committee Member, 2003-2004
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