Matthew Dearmond

A partner in the firm’s litigation group, Matt’s commercial litigation practice focuses on complex business disputes, including those involving breach of contract, trade secrets, business torts, and restrictive covenants, as well as matters involving intellectual property. With his practice being equal parts based in state and federal court, Matt has experience representing clients in numerous jurisdictions around the country. Matt also represents clients through all phases of litigation—from pre-litigation strategy dispute resolution, to trial and appeal—offering both practical business insight and skilled courtroom advocacy.

As a business litigator, Matt understands his clients are in the business of doing business, not litigating. With that in mind, Matt approaches each matter with an eye toward efficient and practical resolutions. At the same time, Matt has the experience and tools necessary to vindicate his clients’ interests in court.

Matt earned his J.D. cum laude from the University of Kentucky J. David Rosenberg College of Law, where he served on the Kentucky Law Journal and the Election Law Society. He also holds bachelor’s degrees in Philosophy and Political Science from the University of Kentucky.

• Lead trial counsel in state court jury trial that secured unanimous verdicts on claims of defamation and trespass for commercial client, along with awards of compensatory and punitive damages.
• Trial counsel in state court jury trial that secured complete defense verdict for client in case involving breach of an alleged contract for stock award for company executive; prior to trial, secured summary judgment on plaintiff’s other claims of breach of contract, fraud, unjust enrichment, and negligent misrepresentation.
• Trial counsel in patent infringement jury trial in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois that secured a jury verdict of over $11.8 million for client.
• Served as counsel in bench trial action that secured a judgment in favor of a closely-held corporate client in dispute over controlling ownership interest in company.
• Represented large corporate client in arbitration proceeding involving complex dispute over a License Agreement and related purchase and trade secret agreements covering intellectual property that resulted in favorable resolution at the outset of the arbitration hearing.
• Successfully obtained a preliminary injunction against university in federal court matter involving violations of due process that resulted in expedited resolution of dispute.
• Secured summary judgment on behalf of school administrator client on eve of trial in case involving claims of negligence, negligent supervision, and negligent training.
• Secured summary judgment on behalf of school Board in case involving claims under the Kentucky Whistleblower Act.

Commercial Litigation, Intellectual Property Litigation

J.D., University of Kentucky J. David Rosenberg College of Law, 2016

B.A. Philosophy, University of Kentucky, 2012

B.A. Political Science, University of Kentucky, 2012

Supreme Court of Kentucky

United States District Courts for the Western and Eastern Districts of Kentucky

United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

Kentucky Super Lawyers Rising Star®, Business Litigation – 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Benchmark Litigation “40 & Under List” – 2024, 2025, 2026

Cali Awards for Highest Grade in Class – Evidence; Constitutional Law I

Louisville Bar Association, Litigation Section – Chair (2022); Vice-Chair (2021)

Louis D. Brandeis American Inn of Court – Barrister