Atty. Matthew P. "Matt" Utecht

Atty. Matthew P. "Matt" Utecht

For nearly 30 years, Matt Utecht has devoted his practice to representing healthcare providers. Matt works in Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd's Greenville office where he concentrates his practice on provider mergers, acquisitions and innovative integration strategies and advises clients on regulatory requirements and business considerations unique to healthcare transactions.

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Profile Summary

About Matthew P. "Matt" Utecht at a glance

Matthew P. "Matt" Utecht is a personal injury and health care attorney based in Greenville, South Carolina, practicing at Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd PA. Educated at Case Western Reserve University (J.D., 1992). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Greenville, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • For nearly 30 years, Matt Utecht has devoted his practice to representing healthcare providers
  • Matt works in Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd's Greenville office where he concentrates his practice on provider mergers, acquisitions and innovative integration strategies and advises clients on regulatory requirements and business considerations unique to healthcare transactions
  • Matt also practices healthcare alternative dispute resolution and conflict management

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew P. "Matt" Utecht's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew P. "Matt" Utecht handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Matthew P. "Matt" Utecht is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in South Carolina →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Matthew P. "Matt" Utecht is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in South Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in South Carolina

Practicing law in South Carolina. Legal matters in South Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Greenville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate South Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in South Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in South Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew P. "Matt" Utecht

Where is Matthew P. "Matt" Utecht's law office located?
Matthew P. "Matt" Utecht's law practice is located in Greenville, South Carolina. The firm is Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd PA. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew P. "Matt" Utecht handle?
Matthew P. "Matt" Utecht focuses on personal injury, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
Where did Matthew P. "Matt" Utecht go to law school?
Matthew P. "Matt" Utecht earned their education at (J.D., 1992).
How can I contact Matthew P. "Matt" Utecht for a consultation?
You can contact Matthew P. "Matt" Utecht directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Matthew P. "Matt" Utecht received?
Matthew P. "Matt" Utecht's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law; Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law; Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants.

Education

J.D.
Case Western Reserve University
- 1992

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Transactions
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law (Greenville)
- 2021
Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law (Greenville)
- 2017
Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law (Greenville)
- 2013
Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law (Greenville)
- 2012

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