Matthew J. Eddy

Matthew J. Eddy focuses his practice on complex litigation, health care regulatory matters, and trial work in state and federal courts. He represents clients in Missouri and Illinois during lawsuits, appeals, investigations, and administrative proceedings. His experience includes jury trials, court hearings, and disputes involving businesses, medical providers, and insurers.

Matthew earned a B.S.B.A. from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1989, where he majored in Finance. He later received his J.D. from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law in 1992. His academic background supports his work in litigation, insurance matters, and health care disputes involving detailed financial and regulatory issues.

Matthew advises health care clients facing government investigations tied to Medicare-Medicaid fraud and abuse, false claims, and anti-kickback laws. He also assists professionals responding to subpoenas, civil investigative demands, and disciplinary actions. His work often involves communication with regulatory agencies, licensure boards, and government offices handling sensitive legal and compliance matters.

Matthew has defended medical negligence, product liability, and toxic tort claims involving consumer products, industrial machinery, medical devices, asbestos, silica, chemical solvents, and herbicides. He also represents clients in insurance disputes connected to coverage questions, breach of contract claims, bad faith allegations, and contribution issues between insurers and other parties.

Matthew has appeared before state and federal courts throughout his career and has handled appeals before courts and administrative bodies in Missouri and Illinois. His representative cases include matters involving insurance coverage, senior living disputes, construction claims, and product liability litigation. He approaches each case with careful preparation and strong courtroom advocacy.

Matthew has been selected for inclusion in the Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers lists in the area of Personal Injury Medical Malpractice: Defense. He is also a member of the American Bar Association, The Missouri Bar, Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, and Illinois State Bar Association.

Matthew J. Eddy has built a career representing clients in challenging litigation and regulatory matters with attention to detail and practical legal guidance. His experience across health care, insurance, and product liability cases allows him to address complicated disputes efficiently. Clients value his steady courtroom presence, strategic thinking, and commitment to protecting their interests.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Lashly & Baer, P.C.
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, The Missouri Bar
• Member, Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Missouri
• Illinois

Education

• University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Missouri-Columbia
  Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA)

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