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Commercial & Business Litigation
“One of the best parts of my job is getting to work alongside an excellent team of lawyers at V&E to deliver great results for our clients.”
Matt Moran is an accomplished trial lawyer who represents plaintiffs and defendants in a wide array of complex commercial disputes.
Matt is highly experienced in representing debtors and creditors in bankruptcy matters, as well as defending attorneys against professional liability claims. Matt also represents financial institutions, private equity firms, and private equity portfolio companies involved in complex litigation.
A formidable advocate, Matt was drawn to a career as a litigator because he enjoys tackling new issues and finding solutions for clients both inside and outside the courtroom.
He is the recipient of multiple accolades from such sources as Chambers USA, Legal 500 U.S. and Euromoney’s Benchmark Litigation.
Matt serves as the Head of V&E’s Restructuring Litigation practice and Co-Head of the firm’s Law Firm Defense practice.
Secured summary judgment dismissing legal malpractice suit in Dallas County State District Court; the court found that our client’s alleged conduct did not result in an invalid foreclosure and thus could not have caused any of plaintiffs’ alleged damages
Successfully defended an international bank in Dallas County State District Court in a breach of contract lawsuit brought by two hedge funds relating to various swap transactions; V&E defeated motions for summary judgment and succeeded in obtaining a partial summary judgment, after which the case settled
One of lead litigators representing four individuals in an ICDR arbitration against a private equity fund; after a full hearing on the merits, obtained a take-nothing award in favor of V&E’s clients, defeating all arguments by the private equity fund that the individuals owed millions of euros under various limited partnership agreements
Obtained a multimillion dollar (net) arbitration award on behalf of a bank client against various obligors and guarantors
(11th Cir.); (M.D. Fla.); (Bankr. M.D. Fla.); (D.D.C.) – Defended District Court litigation brought by two United Mine Workers of America funds that sought to recover Coal Act liabilities by reopening decades old bankruptcy case to argue that all Coal Act liabilities had previously been discharged; on appeal to Eleventh Circuit, obtained favorable ruling that all Coal Act liabilities had been discharged in prior bankruptcy
(Tex. Dist. – Fort Bend Cnty.) – Obtained favorable settlement on behalf of bank in lender liability lawsuit based on embezzlement by bank customer’s employee
Obtained summary judgment in the Northern District of Texas on behalf of a bank client against borrowers, and defeated attempts by borrowers to bring lender-liability counterclaims against the bank
Obtained judgment in Dallas County State District Court after a trial on behalf of a private equity fund against the principal guarantor of loans made to a radio station operating company
Defended a private equity fund in a lawsuit in the Eastern District of Texas involving claims of fraud, negligent misrepresentation, breach of fiduciary duty, tortious interference, and breach of contract
Defended a bank and its chief executive officer in a lawsuit in Ector County State District Court brought by borrowers alleging claims of fraud, misrepresentation, and breach of fiduciary duty
Represented a bank in the Northern District of Texas in prosecution of its claims against guarantors, and defended the bank against lender liability counterclaims brought by guarantors
(N.D. Tex.) — Defended a law firm and several individual lawyers against professional malpractice claims brought by a litigation trustee in the Northern District of Texas
Represented various mortgage companies and other financial institutions as both plaintiffs and defendants in numerous cases involving mortgage fraud
Part of team that defended a stock transfer agent in a case in the Northern District of Texas involving claims of fraud, negligence, and breach of fiduciary duty
Part of team that successfully defended a local church, on a pro bono basis, in a case in County Court at Law of Dallas County alleging breach of a right of first refusal
Part of team at Vinson & Elkins that advised the Officer Special Committee of Matterhorn Buyer, LLC, in connection with an investigation into potential claims and causes of action held by the debtors in the chapter 11 cases of Hearthside Food Services
Along with other V&E attorneys, represented Energy XXI Ltd., a publicly-traded offshore energy E&P company in connection with its chapter 11 cases
Along with other V&E attorneys, represented senior secured lender in complex chapter 11 proceeding in W.D. Louisiana
Along with other V&E attorneys, represented Crusader Energy Group, Inc. and affiliates, an energy exploration and production company, as debtors in possession in their chapter 11 cases filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas
A municipal hospital district as debtor in a chapter 9 municipal bankruptcy; confirmed plan of adjustment (540 B.R. 229)
Along with members of V&E’s restructuring and reorganization section, defended a grocery store against more than $100 million of preference and fraudulent transfer claims brought in the Bankruptcy Court for the District of South Carolina by the liquidating trustee of a former affiliated grocery store
Along with members of V&E’s restructuring and reorganization section, defended a global investment banking firm in the District Court and the Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas against claims brought by a litigation trustee related to make whole payment
Along with other V&E attorneys, represented a national bank in numerous contested matters in main bankruptcy case and related adversary proceedings in the Northern District of Texas
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Matthew Moran on Building Relationship‑Driven Business Development
In today’s legal market, technical excellence is table stakes. What truly sets great attorneys apart and drives lasting success is …
April 21, 2026
April 21, 2026 • 1-minute read
Client Alerts
Vinson & Elkins’ Law Firm Defense Annual Review of Texas Professional-Liability Opinions
Vinson & Elkins’ Law Firm Defense team constantly monitors Texas judicial and ethics opinions that could impact potential liability for …
February 4, 2026
February 4, 2026 • 6-minute read
Client Alerts
V&E Law Firm Defense Team’s Annual Review of Texas Professional-Liability Opinions
V&E’s Law Firm Defense team constantly monitors Texas judicial opinions that could impact liability for attorneys and law firms practicing in Texas and around the country.
January 21, 2025 • V&E Law Firm Defense Update
January 21, 2025 • 8-minute read
Awards & Rankings
The Legal 500 US 2026 recommended Vinson & Elkins as a leading law firm in 47 practice categories. In total, …
June 10, 2026
June 10, 2026 • 3-minute read
Awards & Rankings
Vinson & Elkins announced today that it achieved 20 Band 1 rankings in Chambers USA 2026: Nationwide: Energy Transition; Energy: …
June 4, 2026
June 4, 2026 • 3-minute read
Awards & Rankings
Lawdragon Names 34 Vinson & Elkins Lawyers to Its 2026 500 Leading Litigators in America Guide
Lawdragon has recognized 34 Vinson & Elkins attorneys in its 2026 500 Leading Litigators in America guide.
September 12, 2025
September 12, 2025 • 1-minute read
Awards & Rankings
The Best Lawyers in America (BL Rankings, LLC) has named 125 Vinson & Elkins lawyers in its “Best Lawyers” category in the 2026 edition. Additionally, 76 Vinson & Elkins attorneys have been named in the “Ones to Watch” category, which recognizes lawyers with 5–10 years’ experience. Some individuals are listed in more than one practice area, giving the firm a total of 305 rankings.
August 21, 2025
August 21, 2025 • 3-minute read
Awards & Rankings
The Legal 500 US 2025 recommended Vinson & Elkins as a leading law firm in 43 practice categories. In total, 133 attorneys are recognized, many in more than one category. Vinson & Elkins attorneys earned multiple special designations, such as “Leading Trial Lawyer,’ “Hall of Fame,” “Leading Partner,” “Next Generation Partner,” and “Leading Associate.”
June 11, 2025
June 11, 2025 • 3-minute read
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