Matthew C. "Matt" Guy
About Matthew C. Guy
Matthew C. Guy is a lawyer based in New Orleans, LA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2018. Matthew C. Guy is recognized in the following practice areas:
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Admiralty and Maritime Law
- Construction Law
- Litigation - Insurance
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Adams and Reese LLP
Education: Tulane University, J.D., graduated 2005, Tulane University, LL.M. Admiralty Law, graduated 2005, and University of Oxford, B.A./ M.A., graduated 1997
Location: New Orleans, LA
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