Matthew Summers

Representing Johnson & Johnson in product liability cases relating to Johnson’s Baby Powder.

Representing a government defense contractor in response to a United States Department of Justice investigation and False Claims Act Civil Investigative Demand.

Represented a seed manufacturer in multi-district litigation involving tens of thousands of class action and individual lawsuits brought by farmers and export companies alleging damages because of China’s non-approval of corn seeds for import. Work included damages assessments and expert deposition preparation.

Lead prosecution counsel for a pro bono misdemeanor criminal trial charging counts of concealing a firearm in a vehicle and possession of a controlled substance. Work included drafting and arguing pre-trial motions, giving the opening statement, and conducting multiple direct examinations.

Lead counsel for a pro bono appeal in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals involving violations of the client’s Fourth and Fourteenth Amendment rights. Work included drafting the opening and reply briefs and giving the oral argument before a three-judge panel.