Matthew joined DBB Law as an associate in July 2024. He practices predominantly in the areas of family law and alternative dispute resolution.
Matthew comes to law after a career in the fields of international development and humanitarian response. Following more than a decade advising governments, international NGOs, and UN agencies on complex disputes in 18 countries, Matthew is excited to bring his passion for advocacy and dispute resolution closer to home. He is committed to helping clients navigate difficult situations by identifying practical and sustainable approaches that reduce conflict.
Matthew holds degrees from the United World College of the Atlantic (Grant MacEwan UWC Scholar), Macalester College (Kofi Annan International Scholar), McGill University (Joseph-Armand Bombardier Scholar), and University of Calgary (Louise McKinney Scholar).
Matthew completed his Juris Doctor at the University of Calgary in 2023. During his time in law school, Matthew earned the Louise McKinney Scholarship for Outstanding Academic Merit, the Christopher G. Thomas QC Memorial Prize, and the Honourable Jim Prentice QC Memorial Prize.
Outside the office you will find Matthew skiing, biking, hiking, and generally outside trying to keep up with his wife and children.
Mandatory Family Alternative Dispute Resolution in Alberta
Matthew is experienced in family law alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and can help parties fulfil the court-mandated requirement to participate in an ADR process before their matter can be brought before the Court.
As a skilled ADR practitioner, Matthew understands the impact parenting conflict and family violence can have on children and their development. As a result, he can also assist parties to meet the court-required ADR which must be completed before their family matter may proceed to Court.
