Atty. Matthew Sandifer
Litigation defense attorney Matthew “Matt” Sandifer took a nontraditional and unconventional approach to his law career, serving in the military before law school. His background gives him a unique perspective and approach to representing and partnering with clients.
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Matthew Sandifer is an Associate based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith. They have 7+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2019. Their practice focuses on business, construction, slip & fall, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Louisiana U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of (2019). Educated at Southern University Law Center J.D. (—) and Southern University Law Center Certificate of Public Law Louisiana State University of Alexandria B.S. Behavioral Science, Criminal Justice Louisiana State University of Alexandria B.G.S. Pol (—). Active member of Louisiana State Bar New Orleans Bar Association American Bar Association. Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Litigation defense attorney Matthew “Matt” Sandifer took a nontraditional and unconventional approach to his law career, serving in the military before law school
- His background gives him a unique perspective and approach to representing and partnering with clients
- Passionate about outstanding client service, he brings compassion and attention to detail while providing a tailored approach to each case
- Matt goes way above and way beyond for clients in the retail, restaurant, hospitality, and transportation industries in matters of litigation, insurance coverage, premises liability, professional liability, and product liability
- He served as a legal clerk and intern in the U.S
- Senate under Senator Bill Cassidy, and Matt was also recognized for academic excellence in trial advocation and legislative law while attending law school
- Born in Augusta, Georgia, and raised in Louisiana, Matt is a former active-duty United States Marine, serving two combat deployments to Ramadi, Iraq
- When not advocating for his clients, he enjoys traveling, studying fitness and exercising, and playing the drums
- Awards & Recognitions •Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America - Insurance Law, Product Liability Litigation - Defendants, Transportation Law, 2026 RELATED NEWS 71 Galloway Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Best Lawyers in America 71 Galloway Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Best Lawyers in America Attorneys Join Galloway in Florida, Louisiana, and Mississippi Attorneys Join Galloway in Florida, Louisiana, and Mississippi
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew Sandifer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Matthew Sandifer is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Louisiana →
Matthew Sandifer is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Louisiana →
Matthew Sandifer is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Louisiana →
Matthew Sandifer is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Louisiana →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Matthew Sandifer is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Louisiana →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Louisiana
Practicing law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New Orleans are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana 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 Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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