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Matthew Devine

Matthew Devine

USA 2026

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USA

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MATT DEVINE is a distinguished trial lawyer renowned for his representation of clients in high-stakes trials and arbitrations nationwide. His practice is focused on heavily-litigated aspects of business law, including high-stakes “mass raid” cases, trade secrets, class action defense and defending corporate clients against government subpoenas and investigations. Matt routinely counsels corporate clients and their board of directors in high-profile litigation matters involving substantial media attention and reputational risk.

Matt has acted as lead counsel for Fortune 500 companies and other clients in high-profile business disputes, including successfully prosecuting a major “mass raid” case as plaintiff for Bayport Financial Holdings USA and Bayport Colombia, S.A. in federal court in Miami, prevailing in a Lanham Act matter on behalf of Novanta, Inc., a Nasdaq-listed medical device company in the Middle District of Florida, and winning multiple private arbitrations for a major energy utility.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: General Commercial - Illinois

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Matthew Devine is a go-to trial lawyer and is noted for his sophisticated representation in class action defense, trade secrets and breach of contract-related litigation.

Strengths

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  • He just has a really exceptional ability to communicate effectively with senior business executives. He is an exceptional listener.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA
  • What I really appreciate about Matt is that he is a real trial lawyer. He is fantastic in court.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA
  • He delivers extraordinary results and is commercially-oriented.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA
  • Matt is an incredible lawyer. He is incredibly business-oriented and keeps the clients' objectives top of mind.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA

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