PAUL H. MATTHEWS
CURRICULUM VITAE
EDUCATION
J.D., 1978
University of Utah College of Law
B.A. Finance, 1975, Magna Cum Laude
University of Utah College of Business
HONORS
Phi Kappa Phi
Beta Gamma Sigma
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
Arbitrator and Mediator
Utah Arbitration & Mediation
2006 – Present
MARTINDALE-HUBBELL
A.V. Rating, 1991
PAST EMPLOYMENT
Trial Attorney
Paul H. Matthews & Associates, 2002-2006
Trial Attorney
(President 2000-2001, Board of Directors 1994-2000)
Kirton & McConkie, P.C., 1993-2002
Trial Attorney
(Vice President, Board of Directors 1985-1993)
Hanson, Russon & Dunn, P.C., 1982-1993
Judge Pro Tem, Salt Lake County Small Claims Court, 1979
Adjunct Professor, Business Law
University of Utah College of Business, 1979-1985
Legal Advisor
Quad State Narcotics Task Force, 1980-1982
Rocky Mountain Information Network 1981-1982
Special Assistant Attorney General 1980-82, Utah State Attorney General
Deputy County Attorney
Salt Lake County Attorney’s Office, 1979-1980
Law Clerk, Honorable J. Allan Crockett
Utah Supreme Court
PUBLICATIONS
Matthews, Paul H., Alternate Dispute Resolution: Winning Through Mediation and Arbitration, Utah Trial Lawyers Association, Volume 27, No. 3, Summer 2004
Matthews, Paul H. & Lalli, Matthew L., Practical Legal Ethics in Utah: Issues and Answer, National Business Institute, 1998
Matthews, Paul H., Evaluation and Settlement from a Defense Perspective, Trial Diplomacy Journal, Volume 16 Number 1, January/February 1993
Matthews, Paul H., Malpractice Case Study, D.C. Tracts, Volume 2 Number 6 1990
LEGISLATION
Utah Racketeering Influences and Criminal Enterprises Act, Section 76-10-1601 et seq.,
Utah Code Annotated 1981
Utah Drug Paraphernalia Act, Section 58-37a-1 et seq., Utah Code Annotated, 1981
SPEECHES & LECTURES
The Effects of Covid-19 on Mediation and ADR in Utah: Tips on Effective Virtual Intervention, Utah Tort & Insurance Law Seminar, October 23, 2020
Central Utah Bar Association Mediation Presentation, CUBA, January 16, 2019
Lessons from 15 years and 1400 Arbitrations, UDLA, May 6, 2016
Lessons Learned and Thoughts on Brain Injury Cases, UAJ, February 2016
Section 31A-22-321 Arbitrations, Utah Tort and Insurance Seminar, October 24, 2014
Arbitration in Personal Injury Cases, UAJ, August 29, 2014
Arbitration in Personal Injury Lawsuits, July 2014
Professionalism and Ethics in Arbitration and Mediation, Utah Association for Justice, November 7, 2012
Effective Brief Writing, Utah State Bar, April 26, 2012
Mediation Process for Difficult Clients, Utah Association for Justice, September 8, 2011
Litigation Personal Injury Claims: Tips for Effective Arbitration and Mediation, Utah Association for Justice, October 28, 2010
Arbitration Provision in Contracts, Aldon J. Anderson American Inn of Court, April 15, 2010
When to Mediate, Sponsor: Utah Association of Justice, September 17, 2009
Legal Writing for Lawyers, Sponsor: Utah State Bar, June 2, 2009
Learn from the Pros – Mediation, Sponsor: Utah Association for Justice, June 13, 2007, Salt Lake City, Utah
Auto Courses: A Crash Course – Arbitration and Mediation, Sponsor: Utah Association for Justice, April 25, 2007, Salt Lake City, Utah
The Brain Injury Conference, Preparation and Trial of the Defense Case, Sponsor: Utah Trial Lawyers Association, March 9, 2007, Salt Lake City, Utah
The Good, The Bad & The Ugly: Strategies and Techniques in Using Mediation and Arbitration, Sponsor: Aldon J. Anderson American Inn of Court, February 17, 2005
Issues in Mediation and Settlement of Disputes Where Insurance is Involved, Utah State Bar, Nuts and Bolts of Personal Injury, June 17, 2004
Breaking Developments in the Treatment and Trial of Brain Injury Cases, Sponsor: Utah Trial Lawyers Association and The Brain Injury Association of Utah, March 27 & 28, 2003, Salt Lake City, Utah
Alternative Dispute Resolution, Jury Instructions and Attorney Conducted Voir Dire, Sponsor: Utah Trial Lawyers Association, October 20, 2000, Salt Lake City, Utah
Practical Legal Ethics in Utah: Issues and Answers, Sponsor: National Business Institute, September 22, 1998, Salt Lake City, Utah
How to Deal with Aggressive Plaintiff Attorneys in a First Party Bad-Faith Case, Sponsor: Utah Defense Association, October 31, 1997, Deer Valley, Utah
How to Pick, Evaluate and Negotiate a Successful Settlement of a Tort Case Including Use of Alternative Dispute Resolution, Sponsor: Lorman Business Center, Inc., July 9, 1993, Salt Lake City, Utah
Avoiding Legal Malpractice in Utah, Sponsor: National Business Institute, Inc., May 11, 1993, Salt Lake City, Utah
Legal Analysis, Biophysics and Red Flags in Low Speed Automobile Accidents from a Defense Perspective, Sponsor: UCA, March 20, 1993, Salt Lake City, Utah
Personal Injury Claims, Sponsor: Professional Education Systems, Inc., October 16, 1992,
Salt Lake City, Utah
The Business of Podiatry, Sponsor: OUM Group, October 29 & 30, 1988, Salt Lake City, Utah
Stroke, TIA and Other Complications Resulting from Cervical Manipulation, Sponsor: Olympic Underwriting and Harbor Pacific Insurance Company, 1984, Bellevue, Washington
SERVICE / COMMUNITY
Youthlinc – Humanitarian Service Nepal 2019
Youthlinc – Humanitarian Service, Cambodia 2018
Youthlinc – Board of Directors 2017-2020
Utah Youth Symphony Orchestra – CEO, 2005-2008
Nova Chamber Music Series – Board Member, 1995-2000
Beta Theta Pi Fraternity
Alumni Association Board Member, 1990-95
District Chief, District XXXV, 1981-85
Alumni Association Treasurer, 1980-81
KUED Public Advisory Council, 1978-79
Missionary Service, China 1970-72
Paul H. Matthews, Utah Arbitration and Mediation
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