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Matthew Richards is part of the firm's First Amendment and Religious Organizations section. In addition to litigating cases, he provides general counsel services to clients, advising them on such diverse matters as regulatory compliance, contract management, records management, procurement and distribution, physical and information security, historical preservation, educational institutions, and media. He works collaboratively with business leaders and faith communities to solve problems and achieve goals, informed by his an extensive background in appeals and complex litigation in both federal and state courts. He has particular expertise in domestic and international religious liberty issues and has published articles and presented at international conferences on those topics.
Mr. Richards has been recognized as one of Utah's Legal Elite and as a Super Lawyer in multiple practice areas.
Experience
- Consults with clients concerning constitutional, civil rights, regulatory compliance, records management, contract management, religious land use, and governmental affairs issues.
- Significant litigation and appellate experience pursuing and defending complex commercial and First Amendment litigation in both federal and state courts.
