Matthew J. Hamilton
Matthew J. Hamilton is a civil litigator and ediscovery counsel with more than 28 years of experience representing clients in complex pharmaceutical and medical products liability, data breach, antitrust, and commercial litigation, with an emphasis on the defense of federal multidistrict litigation (MDL), coordinated state court actions, class actions, and other complex matters. His practice encompasses all phases of eDiscovery, from preservation and collection to cost-effective review and production. Matt is certified in legal project management and legal lean sigma, with a singular focus on client value.
- Served as the eDiscovery lead for a global medical device manufacturer in MDL and related international litigation and maintained a central database to ensure consistent positions across multiple matters and jurisdictions
- Served as the eDiscovery lead supporting a financial technology company in its response to an FTC Second Request; the unprecedented volume of data and tight deadlines required the use of advanced AI analytics to identify and produce responsive data
- Served on the eDiscovery advisory panel of a global pharmaceutical manufacturer, advising on developing eDiscovery and information governance implications of novel technologies including generative AI
- Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University, 1996, J.D., magna cum laude
- Grove City College, 1992, B.A., International Business and French
- Pennsylvania


Judge Pro Tem, Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, Landlord Tenant Appeal Mediation Program
Lawyer for a Day Program, Mortgage Foreclosure Assistance Clinic, White Plains, NY
Distinguished Service and Outstanding Contributions to Access to Justice, New York State Unified Court System (2017)
Outstanding Commitment and Dedication to Access to Justice for Those in Need, Pro Bono Local Action Committee for the Ninth Judicial District (NY) (2017)
Member, Lawyers for Civil Justice Discovery, Cost-Shifting, Class Action and Sealing Committees
Member, Corporate Legal Operations Consortium (CLOC) Legal Project Management Committee
Member, Law360 Product Liability Editorial Advisory Board