Matthew J. Moynihan

PRACTICE AREAS

• Administrative Process Act 
• Civil Litigation
• Commercial Litigation
• Education Law
• Employment Litigation
• Insurance Disputes
• Personal Injury
• Professional Liability and Malpractice
• Wills, Trust, & Estates Litigation

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Matthew Moynihan is a determined and innovative lawyer who focuses on getting results for his clients. An effective litigator with extensive experience in state and federal courts, Matt has the respect of clients and the legal community and is known as a persuasive and skillful advocate.  Matt has taken countless matters to trial in General District Court, Circuit Court, and administrative bodies throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. With a strong dedication to serving the Hampton Roads community, Matt prides himself on providing sound advice and effective representation for his clients.

  • • Washington and Lee University School of Law, Juris Doctor, 2013

    • University of Virginia, Master of Education, 2006

    • University of Virginia, Bachelor of Arts, 2005

  • • Virginia State Bar

    • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia

    • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia

    • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

    • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

  • • Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association

    • Virginia Beach Bar Association

    • Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

    • I'Anson-Hoffman American Inn of Court

    • Atlantic Diving Supply, Inc. V. Kormornik et al, 2024 Va. Cir. LEXIS 125 (Norfolk City

    • (August 21, 2024): Won an award of over $2 million in attorney fees and costs. When combined with the underlying judgment (see next summary below), resulted in over $10 million being awarded to the client for damages, fees and costs.

    • Confidential Settlement for personal injuries suffered by client seeking aesthetic services.

    • Confidential Settlement for personal injuries suffered by client in a fall at a business.

    • Confidential Settlement for damages suffered by client as a result of defamation.

    • Confidential Settlement for damages suffered by client in legal malpractice case.

    • $285,000 Settlement for personal injuries suffered by client in low speed motor vehicle accident.

    • Confidential Settlement for personal injuries suffered by client in animal attack.

  • • Norfolk Public Schools Special Education Advisory Committee Member – 2018-2021; Chair, 2019-2021


    • YMCA at JT’s Camp Grom Board Member – 2020-2023; Chair, 2023