James Matthew Dow
Practice Areas
Experience
- Business Litigation
- Labor & Employment Litigation
“Managing partner of the Austin office, Matt Dow is an experienced trial lawyer who is regularly sought out to handle complex commercial disputes. Sources noted: 'Matt is very good at preparing a difficult case for trial. He is also very well connected with the local court officials and respected by the local judges.' 'He is very good at keeping things grounded, focused, and scheduled.' 'Matt is a tremendous attorney.'”
— Chambers USA Guide
“Matt is an exceptionally effective litigator in commercial and regulatory disputes. He is business-focused and cost-conscious and works tirelessly to achieve positive results for his clients. Matt can be trusted to handle sensitive, bet-the-company issues.”
— Adam Vandervoort, Chief Legal Officer, Teladoc, Inc.
Biography
âŚIâm going to make a long speech because Iâve not had time to prepare a short one.
Sir Winston Churchill
In his 38 years of practice as a trial lawyer, Matt Dow has represented clients in business and employment litigation with over 40 trials and arbitrations, including more than 20 jury trials. Matt brings his clients effective advocacy, experienced risk analysis and efficient case management.
Education
B.A., Baylor University
J.D., St. Maryâs University School of Law
Bar Admissions
Texas
Court Admissions
- United States Supreme Court
- United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
- United States District Courts for the Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas
- United States District Court for the District of Colorado
- In 2022, Matt successfully prosecuted a former employee and the new employer for theft of trade secrets. Matt secured a six figure settlement and a permanent injunction for his client.
- In a two-week arbitration in 2021, Matt led his trial team in defeating the claimantsâ $20 million contract and wrongful termination claims. The claimantsâ recovered only a fraction of their $20 million contract claim with a ruling of no wrongful termination.
- In 2018, Matt represented a data center sued by a cryptocurrency hosting company seeking more than $30 million in damages. Jackson Walker, led by Matt, successfully defeated the plaintiff’s request for an injunction enjoining the collection of rent.
- In November 2017, Matt concluded a six-year battle with the Texas Medical Board on behalf of Teladoc, an industry leader in telemedicine. During that time, Jackson Walker successfully prosecuted three different lawsuits, four injunction hearings, and one appeal; thereby allowing Teladoc to continue doing business in Texas and paving the way for genuine telemedicine in Texas.
- In 2011, successfully represented a quasi-governmental entity in Texas facing constitutional challenges. Jackson Walker obtained a summary judgment disposing of all of the claims. In 2012, after the defendants appealed to the Austin Court of Appeals, Jackson Walker, led by Matt, obtained a successful outcome with the Court of Appeals affirming the trial court’s decision, Garza, et al. v. Texas Boll Weevil Eradication Found., Inc., 03-11-00787-CV, 2012 WL 6726685 (Tex. App.–Austin Dec. 19, 2012, no. pet.).
- In 1994 in one of the first non-compete jury trials in Travis County, Matt successfully represented the former employee in a two-week jury trial on the former employer’s claim for $10 million in damages for theft of trade secrets and unfair competition. The jury found no theft or unfair competition occurred.
- Successfully represented large telecommunications company in a federal court jury trial in a race and age discrimination case. The trial judge granted a directed verdict after the plaintiff rested her case.
- Chambers USA: Americaâs Leading Lawyers for Business, Ranked for Litigation: General Commercial â Texas: Austin & Surrounds, 2021-2025
- The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.), 2012-2026
- Commercial Litigation, 2012-2026
- Health Care Law, 2021-2026
- Litigation â Labor and Employment, 2021-2026
- Texas Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2006-2025
- Top 50: Central/West Texas Super Lawyers, Business Litigation, Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2023
- Super Lawyers – Business Litigation, Super Lawyers â Corporate Counsel Edition, 2006-2009, 2012
- Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America, 2023-2026
- “Austinâs Top Attorneys” List, Austin Monthly, 2025
- Opportunity Austin (Economic Development for Austin and surrounding counties), Board Member and General Counsel
- American Board of Trial Advocates â Past President, Austin Chapter
- State Bar of Texas
- Austin Bar Association – Litigation and Employment Law Sections
- Texas Bar Foundation, Fellow
- Austin Bar Foundation, Fellow
Jackson Walker Congratulates 2025 Texas Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Jackson Walker is pleased to announce the recognition of 75 attorneys by Thomson Reutersâ Super Lawyers in the 2025 “Texas Super Lawyers” list, as well as 66 attorneys as “Texas Rising Stars” for 2025. Each year, less than 5% of attorneys are selected to Super Lawyers and 2.5% to Rising Stars. Selection is based off of peer nominations that are then reviewed by a research team. Each nominee is evaluated on his or her professional accomplishments, peer recognition, and community involvement.
Attorney News • September 18, 2025
Jackson Walker Congratulates 36 Attorneys Named Among the Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America for 2026
Jackson Walker is pleased to announce the selection of 36 attorneys to Lawdragonâs 2026 list of the 500 leading litigators in America. This is Lawdragonâs fourth edition of its leading litigators list, recognizing some of Americaâs top litigation talent.
Attorney News • September 5, 2025
âAustin Monthlyâ Lists 44 Jackson Walker Attorneys Among âAustinâs Top Attorneysâ of 2025
Jackson Walker congratulates the 44 attorneys recognized among Austin Monthlyâs list of âAustinâs Top Attorneysâ for 2025. For recognition in the list, Austin attorneys must be nominated by their peers on the basis that they offer experienced counsel in one of 40 categories.
Attorney News • July 15, 2025
Chambers and Partners Releases 2025 USA Guide Featuring 79 Jackson Walker Attorneys and 28 Ranked Departments
Jackson Walker is pleased to announce that Chambers and Partners has selected 79 attorneys and 28 departments for inclusion in the 2025 edition of the Global and USA guides. Attorneys were ranked across 29 departments, with 4 attorneys listed among multiple areas, 9 ranked nationwide in their respective areas, and 12 recognized for the first time.
Spotlight • June 5, 2025
Jackson Walker Congratulates Its âTexas Super Lawyersâ of 2024
Jackson Walker proudly announces the selection of 71 attorneys to Thomson Reutersâ 2024 âTexas Super Lawyersâ list.
Each year, less than 5% of attorneys in Texas are named to the list. Selection is based off of peer nominations that are then reviewed by a research team. Each nominee is evaluated on his or her professional accomplishments, peer recognition, and community involvement.
Attorney News • September 17, 2024
Jackson Walker Congratulates 36 Attorneys Named Among the Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America
Jackson Walker is pleased to announce the selection of 36 attorneys to Lawdragonâs 2025 list of the 500 leading litigators in America. The third edition of this list recognizes Americaâs top talent in antitrust, financial and securities litigation, intellectual property, commercial litigation, real estate, mergers and acquisitions, cybersecurity, and white collar and investigations.
Attorney News • September 9, 2024
‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Features 306 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2025 Edition, Including 9 “Lawyers of the Year” and 75 “Ones to Watch”
The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 306 Jackson Walker attorneys across 81 specialty practice areas in its 2025 edition, including 9 Lawyers of the Year and 75 Ones to Watch. In this yearâs guide, Jackson Walker saw the largest number of attorneys in the areas of Commercial Litigation (75 attorneys) and Real Estate Law (55 attorneys) and the addition of 27 attorneys as Best Lawyers.
Attorney News • August 15, 2024
Chambers and Partners Releases 2024 USA Guide Featuring 67 Jackson Walker Attorneys and 23 Ranked Departments
Jackson Walker is pleased to announce that Chambers and Partners has selected 67 attorneys and 23 departments for inclusion in the 2024 edition of the Global and USA guides. Attorneys were ranked across 27 departments, with 3 attorneys listed among multiple areas, 8 ranked nationwide in their respective areas, and 15 recognized for the first time.
Spotlight • June 6, 2024
Super Lawyers Names 7 Jackson Walker Attorneys to Texas Top Lists
Jackson Walker proudly announces Matt Dow, Scott Fiddler, Julia Mann, Alfie Meyerson, Kurt Nondorf, Sarah Patel Pacheco, and Bruce Ruzinskyâs selection to the Texas Top Lists for 2023 by Thomson Reutersâ Super Lawyers.
Attorney News • September 19, 2023
Jackson Walker Congratulates Its “Texas Super Lawyers” of 2023
Each year, less than 5% of attorneys in Texas are named to the list. Selection is based off of peer nominations that are then reviewed by a research team. Each nominee is evaluated on his or her professional accomplishments, peer recognition, and community involvement.
Attorney News • September 19, 2023
‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Honors 287 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2024 Edition, Including 12 “Lawyers of the Year” and 80 “Ones to Watch”
The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 287 Jackson Walker attorneys across 5 offices and 82 specialty practice areas in its 2024 edition, including 12 Lawyers of the Year and 80 Ones to Watch. In this yearâs guide, Jackson Walker saw the largest number of attorneys in the areas of Commercial Litigation (66 attorneys) and Real Estate Law (60 attorneys) and the addition of 35 attorneys as Best Lawyers.
Attorney News • August 17, 2023
Chambers and Partners Recognizes Jackson Walker Attorneys and Practices in 2023 USA and Global Guides
Jackson Walker is pleased to announce that Chambers and Partners has selected 51 attorneys and 17 departments for inclusion in the 2023 edition of the Global and USA guides. Attorneys recognized in the guides were ranked in 19 practice areas, with 4 attorneys listed among multiple areas and 6 named among the top attorneys nationwide in their respective areas.
Spotlight • June 1, 2023
Jackson Walker Congratulates Its 64 “Texas Super Lawyers” of 2022
Each year, less than 5% of attorneys in Texas are named to the list. Selection is based off of peer nominations that are then reviewed by a research team. Each nominee is evaluated on his or her professional accomplishments, peer recognition, and community involvement.
Attorney News • September 21, 2022
‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Honors 214 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2023 Edition, Including 11 “Lawyers of the Year” and 41 “Ones to Watch”
The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 214 Jackson Walker attorneys across 6 offices and 79 specialty practice areas in its 2023 edition, including 11 Lawyers of the Year and 41 Ones to Watch. Best Lawyers listings are based on an exhaustive peer review survey of thousands of attorneys who vote on the legal abilities of others in their practice areas.
Attorney News • August 18, 2022
Chambers and Partners Recognizes Jackson Walker Attorneys and Practices in 2022 USA and Global Guides
Jackson Walker is pleased to announce that Chambers and Partners has selected 48 attorneys and 16 departments for inclusion in the 2022 edition of the Global and USA guides.
Spotlight • June 1, 2022
Jackson Walker Congratulates Its 57 “Texas Super Lawyers” of 2021
Each year, less than 5% of attorneys in Texas are named to the list. Selection is based off of peer nominations that are then reviewed by a research team. Each nominee is evaluated on his or her professional accomplishments, peer recognition, and community involvement.
Attorney News • September 22, 2021
‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Honors 178 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2022 Edition, Including 8 “Lawyers of the Year” and 31 “Ones to Watch”
The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 178 Jackson Walker attorneys across 6 offices and 67 specialty practice areas in its 2022 edition, including 8 Lawyers of the Year and 31 Ones to Watch. Best Lawyers listings are based on an exhaustive peer review survey of thousands of attorneys who vote on the legal abilities of others in their practice areas.
Attorney News • August 19, 2021
Chambers and Partners Recognizes Jackson Walker Attorneys and Practices in 2021 USA and Global Guides
Jackson Walker is pleased to announce that Chambers and Partners has selected 41 attorneys and 14 departments for inclusion in the 2021 edition of the Global and USA guides.
Spotlight • May 20, 2021
âCapitol Insideâ Recognizes Denise Rose and Jackson Walkerâs Legislative Team in the 2021 âTexas Lobby Power Rankingsâ
Jackson Walker is pleased to announce the legislative teamâs inclusion in the 2021 âTexas Lobby Power Rankingsâ from Capitol Inside. In addition, Austin partner Denise Rose was elevated to the list of âHired Guns,â ranking No. 56 among the top lobbyists in the state.
Spotlight • February 25, 2021
Practice Experience
- In 2022, Matt successfully prosecuted a former employee and the new employer for theft of trade secrets. Matt secured a six figure settlement and a permanent injunction for his client.
- In a two-week arbitration in 2021, Matt led his trial team in defeating the claimantsâ $20 million contract and wrongful termination claims. The claimantsâ recovered only a fraction of their $20 million contract claim with a ruling of no wrongful termination.
- In 2018, Matt represented a data center sued by a cryptocurrency hosting company seeking more than $30 million in damages. Jackson Walker, led by Matt, successfully defeated the plaintiff’s request for an injunction enjoining the collection of rent.
- In November 2017, Matt concluded a six-year battle with the Texas Medical Board on behalf of Teladoc, an industry leader in telemedicine. During that time, Jackson Walker successfully prosecuted three different lawsuits, four injunction hearings, and one appeal; thereby allowing Teladoc to continue doing business in Texas and paving the way for genuine telemedicine in Texas.
- In 2011, successfully represented a quasi-governmental entity in Texas facing constitutional challenges. Jackson Walker obtained a summary judgment disposing of all of the claims. In 2012, after the defendants appealed to the Austin Court of Appeals, Jackson Walker, led by Matt, obtained a successful outcome with the Court of Appeals affirming the trial court’s decision, Garza, et al. v. Texas Boll Weevil Eradication Found., Inc., 03-11-00787-CV, 2012 WL 6726685 (Tex. App.–Austin Dec. 19, 2012, no. pet.).
- In 1994 in one of the first non-compete jury trials in Travis County, Matt successfully represented the former employee in a two-week jury trial on the former employer’s claim for $10 million in damages for theft of trade secrets and unfair competition. The jury found no theft or unfair competition occurred.
- Successfully represented large telecommunications company in a federal court jury trial in a race and age discrimination case. The trial judge granted a directed verdict after the plaintiff rested her case.
Recognition & Accolades
- Chambers USA: Americaâs Leading Lawyers for Business, Ranked for Litigation: General Commercial â Texas: Austin & Surrounds, 2021-2025
- The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.), 2012-2026
- Commercial Litigation, 2012-2026
- Health Care Law, 2021-2026
- Litigation â Labor and Employment, 2021-2026
- Texas Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2006-2025
- Top 50: Central/West Texas Super Lawyers, Business Litigation, Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2023
- Super Lawyers – Business Litigation, Super Lawyers â Corporate Counsel Edition, 2006-2009, 2012
- Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America, 2023-2026
- “Austinâs Top Attorneys” List, Austin Monthly, 2025
Community Involvement
- Opportunity Austin (Economic Development for Austin and surrounding counties), Board Member and General Counsel
- American Board of Trial Advocates â Past President, Austin Chapter
- State Bar of Texas
- Austin Bar Association – Litigation and Employment Law Sections
- Texas Bar Foundation, Fellow
- Austin Bar Foundation, Fellow