Dameron, Matthew L.

Matt re-joined Stueve Siegel Hanson as an equity partner in January 2012.  Previously he worked at the firm from 2006-2009.

Matt works in the firm's public client, commercial litigation and securities practices.  Currently he serves on the lead counsel team for several class and MDL cases, including matters concerning securities litigation, wage and hour enforcement, and consumer protection cases.

From 2009 to 2012, Matt served as Chief of Staff for Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster.  In his capacity as Chief of Staff, Matt served on the Executive Team that managed significant litigation in the Missouri Attorney General's Office. Matt also engaged with other state attorneys general in multi-state investigations, and coordinated efforts with other state and federal authorities including the Department of Justice and the SEC.

In addition to his legal work, Matt served as General Koster's voting designee on the Missouri Housing Development Commission, and he staffed General Koster in his capacity as a Co-Chair of the Democratic Attorneys General Association (DAGA). Matt also had oversight responsibility for the office's $23 million budget, the office's legislative affairs and communications activities, and the office's personnel policies and decisions.

Prior to his initial tenure with Stueve Siegel Hanson, Matt clerked for the Honorable Nanette K. Laughrey, United States District Judge for the Western District of Missouri.  Before law school, Matt served as the Campaign Coordinator for former Congressman Ike Skelton.

In October 2012, Missouri Governor Jay Nixon appointed Matt to serve on the Missouri Development Finance Board.  The Missouri Development Finance Board administers a range of financing programs for Missouri businesses, local governments and state agencies; issues taxable or tax-exempt industrial revenue bonds or notes; and provides market rate or low-interest loans and grants to political subdivisions to fund public infrastructure improvements.  Matt's appointment is subject to confirmation by the Missouri Senate.

In addition to the Development Finance Board, Matt also serves on the Executive Committee for The American Legion Boys State of Missouri, the Board of Directors for the Kansas City Chapter of the Mizzou Alumni Association, and the Board of Governors for the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys.

In 2012, the University of Missouri School of Law named Matt its Distinguished Recent Graduate, and Missouri Lawyers Weekly identified him as an "Up and Coming Lawyer" in 2011. He also was previously name a "Rising Star" in the area of securities litigation.

Matt earned his law and undergraduate degrees from the University of Missouri.  He is a native of Sedalia, Missouri.