Matthew Brewer
Professional Practice
Bartlit Beck Herman Palenchar & Scott LLP, Associate
China Record Corporation, 2003-2004
Evaluated industry and consumer trends, examined intellectual property issues, and proposed strategy to improve internal operations for China's government-owned music company
Cases tried or otherwise taken to judgment
Friel v. Federal Signal (Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County)
Represented Federal Signal at trial of product liability claims made by firefighters who allege that they have noise-induced hearing loss from exposure to sirens. Obtained jury verdict in favor of Federal Signal.
In re Parmalat (S.D. New York)
Defending global accounting organization in action alleging counts of fraud against one of its member firms. Hired to try case five months before trial. Resolved through favorable settlement for the client.
JPMorgan v. IDW and Patrik Edsparr (S.D. New York)
Represented hedge fund in dispute involving post-employment obligations of former employee. Resolved through favorable settlement for the client.
Current representations
In re Trasylol Litigation (multiple jurisdictions)
Defending drug manufacturer in multi-district product liability litigation for claims involving drug that controls bleeding during open heart surgery.