Matt Hurt

Matt Hurt started Law Office of Matt Hurt, PLLC in 2023. He focuses exclusively on eminent domain and condemnation litigation. Prior to starting The Law Office of Matt Hurt, PLLC, Matt practiced successfully at Dawson & Sodd, PLLC, and prior to this he practiced almost exclusively in the area of eminent domain, representing both landowners and condemning authorities while working for Locke Lord, LLP in Dallas. Before focusing so closely in this area, Matt represented clients in construction defect litigation, antitrust matters, personal injury and product liability cases, and numerous business litigation matters.

He graduated magna cum laude from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering while also completing the Engineering Scholars Program in 1996. While studying there, he was nominated by the Department of Civil Engineering for Outstanding Student in the College of Engineering and he served in student government. Matt worked in the civil engineering field for nearly two years before attending law school. Some of his work involved research on the Texas A&M campus for the United States Navy. His engineering background and experience help him to envision and critically analyze the impact that a government project will have on a landowner's property. Due to his engineering experience, he has become invaluable to clients, most notably in highway takings and other matters involving engineering analysis of damage to properties from partial takings. 

In 2001, Matt graduated magna cum laude from Texas Tech University School of Law. During law school, he earned the highest grade in three classes: Torts, Products Liability, and Legal Writing. Matt was president of the law school's Texas Aggie Bar Association, served on the Board of Barristers, and was Technology Editor of the Texas Tech Law Review. He and his mock trial partner won the Texas Tech School of Law mock trial competition during their third year of law school.

The Thomson Reuters service has recognized Matt as a Super Lawyer in Texas eminent domain law for 2014-2024. Before being named a Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters also recognized Matt as a Rising Star in construction litigation in 2005, and in the area of eminent domain in 2013 and 2015.

Matt is licensed to practice in Texas and Colorado, state and federal courts in Texas, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.

When not practicing law, Matt enjoys spending time with his kids, on the ranch, or in the John Deere 4440. Matt and his family attend Prestonwood Baptist Church North Campus in Prosper.