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Matthew L. Faul

Attorney

Email: mfaul@swansonbernard.com
Phone: (816) 886-4820
Alternate: (816) 410-4600

An experienced lawyer who understands business.

Experience

  • Lead counsel in commercial real estate transactions, construction lending, and loan sale agreements totaling more than $350 million.

  • Lead trial counsel for major banks, private lenders and special servicers in successful loan enforcement and foreclosure actions concerning more than $175 million in commercial property.

  • Secured a more than $5 million summary judgment in favor of a client in a multi-party multi-national federal court case.

  • Acts as outside general counsel for a privately held multi-state company with annual revenues above $50 million and serves as secretary for the Board.

  • State and federal litigation experience in a variety of industries, including, real estate, energy, and construction.

  • Successfully represented developer in real-estate dispute and related litigation regarding ownership and $125 million redevelopment of a historic office building.

  • Manages the portfolio of over 240 collection cases for a client and has recovered more than $8 million.

  • Drafts and negotiates complex commercial leases, loan documents, purchase agreements, and related transaction documents.

  • Recognized by Best Lawyers® as one of The Best Lawyers in America® 2024

Summary

Matthew is an accomplished and highly respected attorney and business professional with 25-plus years of experience in commercial litigation, real estate, construction, contract negotiation, internal controls, financial management, and strategic planning.

He regularly represents clients in complex commercial litigation cases in state and federal courts throughout the United States and has recovered millions of dollars for his clients. The firm’s membership in Meritas Law Firms Worldwide enables Matthew to effectively provide national coverage for his clients.

Matthew understands business. Leveraging his MBA and nearly a decade of corporate financial experience, he brings understanding and focus to achieving smart business results with his practice of law. Whether defending a client, seeking to enforce contracts, or acting as outside general counsel, he understands providing great legal counsel must include consideration of business impacts.

Matthew maintains residences in both Knoxville, Tennessee and Missouri, and regularly represents clients in Tennessee, Missouri, and Kansas.

*(registered and permitted to practice under Rule 7, Section 10.07, pending admission)