Matthew Paradowski has litigated complex commercial insurance disputes of all varieties, representing carriers in jurisdictions throughout the United States. He has advised clients on disputes from the primary commercial insurance level to excess insurance disputes involving tens of millions of dollars. Mr. Paradowski and Walker Sewell, LLP also take an active role in advising insurance clients on a day-to-day basis of their rights and duties relating to potential claims, prior to litigation.

Mr. Paradowski has litigated disputes involving commercial general liability, commercial excess liability, commercial umbrella liability, commercial auto, and director and officers' liability policies, for both insurers and corporate insureds. Mr. Paradowski has also successfully litigated claims on behalf of insurers and insureds against insurance agents and brokers and sought coverage under their respective error and omissions policies.

In addition to his expertise insurance litigation, Mr. Paradowski has also represented corporate clients in the trucking, transportation, and auto parts industries.

ADMITTANCES

State Bar of Texas, 2000
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
United States District Court, Southern District of Texas

EDUCATION

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, Texas
Juris Doctorate, 2000

Southwest Texas State University
San Marcos, Texas
Bachelor of Science, 1997
Honors: Summa Cum Laude, Award of Academic Excellence (two consecutive years), Nominee to speak at Commencement Ceremony

LEGAL COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

American Bar Association
Dallas Bar Association
Dallas Young Lawyers Association
Texas Young Lawyers
Texas Association of Defense Counsel