Matt Capoccia is an associate in the Dallas office of Gibson Dunn. Matt is a trial lawyer focused on general commercial litigation, representing clients in complex, high-profile business disputes through all phrases of litigation. He represents clients in state and federal court proceedings, and his practice spans several industries, including technology, telecommunications, energy, and transportation.
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- Appointed lead trial counsel in pro bono bench trial before Judge Brantley Starr, arguing opening and cross-examining plaintiff. See Garcia v. Posada, No. 3:24-CV-360 (N.D. Tex.).
- Member of team in bellwether labor and employment jury trial that achieved complete defense verdict.
- Member of team in arbitration trial the achieved total victory in patent dispute involving upwards of $300 million.
- Secured summary judgment as member of trial team for client in multi-billion False Claims Act case.
- Secured favorable settlement for client in case involving half-a-billion in potential tort claims.
Prior to joining the firm, Matt was a law clerk to the Honorable William H. Pryor of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and the Honorable Mark S. Davis of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. Matt graduated from Yale Law School in 2017 and the United States Military Academy in 2009. He is a former Army officer and served in Afghanistan.
Matt is a member of the Texas and Virginia bars. He is admitted to practice in the Northern and Southern Districts of Texas.
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Credentials
Education:
- Yale University - 2017 Juris Doctor
- U.S. Military Academy, West Point - 2009 Bachelor of Science
Admissions:
- Texas Bar
- Virginia Bar
Clerkships:
- US Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit, Hon. William H. Pryor, 2018 - 2019
- USDC, Eastern District of Virginia, Hon. Mark S. Davis, 2017 - 2018