Matthew R. Rogers
Partner
Matthew Rogers focuses his practice on the defense of products liability matters, with special expertise in the automotive industry. Matthew has successfully defended a wide variety of claims against automobile manufacturers both pre-trial and in the courtroom. As a keen negotiator, he is often able to settle matters for clients before heading to trial; he also has extensive trial experience in state and federal courts.
- Successfully defended a major automobile manufacturer against claims of defective vehicle braking system, involving in a serious accident. Defense verdict averted a possible US$6 million damage payment.
- Defended a major automobile company in a case where the driver’s death had been attributed to a steering malfunction, which was the subject of a later recall. Jury found for defendant and allowed for recovery of substantial defense costs.
- Multiple trials, successfully defending major automobile companies against claims of defective air bag and other critical component designs.
Education
- Boston University, J.D., Edward F. Hennessy Scholar
- Hamilton College, B.A.
Admissions
- California, 1987