Matt Griffin

Matt Griffin is an attorney with the Griffin Company in Carson City, Nevada. His practice concentrates on election law, political law, initiative petitions, and constitutional issues. He advises corporations, trade associations, political committees, individuals, and businesses on campaign finance and political activity. His work includes legal questions involving lobbying, fundraising, ballot measures, and compliance with election rules. He has represented clients connected with Nevada’s gaming and mining industries and addresses disputes in state and federal courts.

Griffin earned a J.D. from the William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He received a B.A. from the University of Nevada, Reno. Following law school, he clerked for Chief Judge Howard D. McKibben of the US District Court for the District of Nevada. His education and federal judicial clerkship provided experience with court procedures, legal analysis, and written advocacy. This training supports his work involving election regulation and constitutional questions.

Griffin previously served as Nevada’s Deputy for Elections after an appointment by Secretary of State Ross Miller. In that capacity, he oversaw the 2008 presidential election and the 2010 election cycle. His official profile describes work interpreting and enforcing campaign finance laws and drafting provisions of the Campaign Practices Act. He has handled more than 25 initiative-petition matters and participated in litigation in state and federal courts. His experience combines election administration with private client representation.

Matt Griffin works with clients seeking guidance on regulated political activity and the initiative-petition process. His background in public election administration provides insight into how state election requirements are drafted, applied, and enforced. He assists organizations with planning, compliance, and disputes involving campaign rules and ballot measures. His practice is centered on navigating Nevada’s political and constitutional legal framework for companies, associations, political groups, and individual participants.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Griffin Company
• Member, State Bar of Nevada
• Deputy of Elections, Nevada Secretary of State

Licensed State

• Nevada

Education

• William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Nevada, Reno
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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