Overview
Matthew Tranter is a litigator who serves Maryland clients on a wide-range of commercial and related matters.
Thoughtful and creative, Matthew believes there’s no substitute for hard work to best meet the needs of his clients. After a win in court, an attorney on the case said Matthew’s work was “what great lawyering was all about: outside the box thinking, strong research on the facts and legal issues, and an ultimately cost-effective total win for our client.”
Matthew represents clients in a range of business litigation, including fiduciary and shareholder disputes, complex commercial contracts, corporate governance, employment matters, and disputes in other areas, including the First Amendment litigation. He has represented clients in several state and federal courts, including a major generic pharmaceutical manufacturer in a substantial multi-district litigation.
Matthew earned his law degree at the University of Virginia School of Law, and a bachelor’s degree from Franklin & Marshall College.
A Baltimore native, Matthew is fond of kitchen experiments and takes joy in discovering new music.
Education
- University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 2015)
- Franklin & Marshall College (B.A., Economics, 2008)
Admissions
- Maryland
- U.S. District Court, District of Maryland
- U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
Honors and awards
- Listed in Best Lawyers in America “Ones to Watch”, Commercial Litigation (2026)
Clerkships
- The Hon. Peter B. Krauser, Appellate Court of Maryland (2016-2018)
Community Involvement
- Carroll Museums, Inc (2021-2023)
Professional Memberships
- International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
- Maryland Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (MdVLA)
Speaking Engagements/Published Works
- Panelist, “Distinguishing Between Daubert and Other Expert Challenges,” CLE Program, Bar Association of Baltimore City, March 2022
- Author, “Fourth Circuit Warns of Heightened Risk of Error in Products Liability Cases When Courts Treat Daubert Admissibility as Mere Question of Weight,” DRI Daubert Online, December 3, 2021
- Author, “Fourth Circuit Proves a Negative in Finding an Asbestos Expert’s Opinion Insufficient under Daubert,” DRI Daubert Online, May 11, 2021
- Author, “Inverse Daubert?: The Danger of Expert-Based Attacks on Opposing Experts,” DRI Daubert Online, October 23, 2020
- Author, “Fourth Circuit Affirms in Class Action Vehicle Fault Case that Daubert Requires an Expert’s Testing Rubber to Meet the Real Road,” DRI Daubert Online, May 11, 2020
Practice Areas
Litigation
Lerch Early’s litigation team helps businesses, including nonprofits, and individuals resolve disputes throughout the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
News & insights
What’s Changed – And What To Do: Practical Lessons and Takeaways from Recent Court Decisions
Employment and litigation attorneys Jim Hammerschmidt, Matt Tranter, and Mason Navarrete discussed practical employment law matters. The panel focused on recent federal cases from the DMV to illustrate best practices …
Recent Employment Law Updates in Artificial Intelligence
Utilizing artificial intelligence in the workplace offers promises of increased efficiencies, error reduction, improved communication, and lower costs. Employers, for instance, may be able to use AI-powered chatbots to streamline …
Intelligently Employing AI in Employment Matters
Employment and litigation attorneys Julie Reddig and Matthew Tranter presented on artificial intelligence in employment processes as part of our Lerch, Early & Brewer’s Employment Law Day on Tuesday, September …
Lerch Early Welcomes Three New Associates to the Firm
Lerch, Early & Brewer is pleased to announce the addition of three new attorneys to our firm. Alana Bergner is now part of our Community Associations group, Toni Ojomo has …
