Bringing extensive litigation experience to his national insurance recovery practice, Matt Darrough skillfully finds routes to procure payouts that his policyholder clients are due. Matt’s ability to scrutinize disputed document language, recognize salient facts, and apply his deep knowledge of insurance law generates optimal outcomes. These efforts improve the business outlooks of his clients, from financial institutions to product manufacturers.

To help those he represents best position themselves to avoid problems and meet their commercial objectives, Matt regularly reviews contracts and provides informed guidance on risk prevention and management. He finds innovative ways to resolve matters early and avoid courtroom battles.

When litigation presents the best path to recovery, Matt draws on his valuable background as a trial and appellate counsel in a variety of business disputes. Over the years he has achieved victories through motion practice, trial, and on appeal in state and federal jurisdictions. He finds that taking a cordial approach while advocating zealously helps preserve professional relationships and serves clients best.

As co-chair of the firm’s insurance practice group, Matt advises policyholders, insurers, and insurance professionals on an array of matters. He also brings experience in drafting insurance policies, working with regulators, and presenting insurance concepts to bar groups.

  • University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law, J.D., 1997
    • Missouri Law Review, Journal of Dispute Resolution, Moot Court Team
  • University of Missouri-Columbia, B.A., 1994
    • Honors Scholar

Admissions

Bar Admissions

  • Missouri
  • Illinois

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court, Central District, Illinois
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District, Illinois
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District, Illinois
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District, Missouri
  • U.S. District Court, Western District, Missouri
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit
  • Supreme Court, Missouri

Professional

  • American Bar Association
  • Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
  • Illinois Bar Association
  • The Missouri Bar

Community

  • Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, Volunteer Lawyer, Harbor Lights Intake

  • American College of Coverage Counsel (Fellow)
  • Listed in “Chambers USA” for Insurance in Missouri, 2022-2024 (by Chambers & Partners)
  • Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® (by BL Rankings), 2021-2025

“Insurance and Indemnity Issues”
APTA Legal Affairs Seminar, Boston, Massachusetts, April 5, 2022

“Policyholder Insurance Trends for 2022”
CLE Webinar, April 21, 2022

“Are You Protected? Insurance Coverage for Cyber Risks”
ACC Corporate Counsel Institute, 36th Annual Corporate Counsel Institute, St. Louis, Missouri, May 18, 2017