R. Matthew Cairns

Shareholder – Director

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Matt Cairns represents the interests of individuals, insurers, manufacturers, transportation and other companies in diverse commercial, complex and traditional litigation matters in all state and federal courts and state agencies. Matt has been named a "Super Lawyer" for products liability defense for the past 3 years.

Matt also serves as general counsel to several closely held businesses in New Hampshire. He is also experienced in general corporate and municipal representation, and risk management training.

Since 1996, Matt has been an active member, award recipient, and leader of DRI — The Voice of the Defense Bar, the largest international organization of attorneys committed to defending the interests of businesses and individuals in civil litigation. In October 2011, Matt completed a one-year term as the 2011 president of DRI.

Matt is also selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® in the field of Personal Injury Litigation, and named to the 2011 list of New England Super Lawyers® for Personal Injury Defense - Products.

His other active affiliations include:

• International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC)
• National Foundation for Judicial Excellence (NFJE)
• Tri-State Defense Lawyers Association (TDLA)
• New Hampshire Bar Association.

Matt teaches and writes on topics of Medicare reimbursement, electronic discovery, products liability,and other legal issues. He was the First Circuit editor for DRI's Daubert On-Line newsletter from 2006-2008.

He is admitted to the New Hampshire Supreme Court, United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire, United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Hampshire, and the First Circuit Court of Appeals.

He is a 1983 graduate of Brown University, and graduated from Case Western Reserve School of Law in 1986.

Recent articles by R. Matthew Cairns:

DRI 2010: Can You See It?
December 2010

Finding the Right Balance
June 2010

A Primer on Using Temporary or Seasonal Workers in Your Business
April 15, 2010