Matthew Boyer

Biography

Matt Boyer is a Partner in Freeman Mathis & Gary’s Atlanta office. He leads FMG’s Georgia Coverage practice section and is Vice Chair of the firm’s national Insurance Coverage and Extra-Contractual Liability practice group. Matt advises and represents insurers in a variety of third-party and first-party coverage matters arising under commercial general liability, personal auto, business auto, umbrella, and errors and omissions, professional liability, and property and crime policies. Matt has extensive experience in evaluating coverage and risk transfer issues with respect to construction defect claims, as well as a wide variety of other claims from catastrophic personal injury to international product recalls. From preparing coverage analysis and evaluations during claim investigations, to preparing reservation of rights and coverage position letters, to pursuing declaratory judgment and contribution actions, Matt works with his clients throughout the claim-handling process.

As part of his Extra-Contractual Liability practice, Matt is often called on by his clients to provide analysis and guidance with respect to evaluation of time-limited demands and avoidance of bad faith. He provides advice regarding claims of bad faith and has defended his clients against such claims in litigation in both state and federal courts. Matt also regularly represents his insurer clients evaluating UM/UIM claims and defending them in litigation.

Education

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Admissions/Licenses

• Bar Admissions: GA