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Matthew Gilson Hjortsberg
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Matthew Gilson Hjortsberg

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12505 Park Potomac Avenue, 6th Floor, Potomac, MD 20854

Litigation, Business and Corporate Litigation, Commercial Construction and 3 more

About Matthew Gilson Hjortsberg

Matt Hjortsberg is skilled at assisting clients in managing complex problems from “black swan events” to complex legal issues and multi-party negotiations. He has extensive experience representing commercial contractors, subcontractors, design professionals and owners in disputes, including construction delay, impact and defect claims. Regardless of the nature of the dispute, Matt brings the same core skills to each matter to help clients mitigate and manage risk.

An unusually quick study, Matt can quickly recognize underlying business issues and complexities, determine the best plan of action and work efficiently on behalf of his clients. He routinely assists in resolving significant payment and mechanic’s lien disputes and has handled claims arising from a wide variety of construction projects, including energy infrastructure, renewable energy projects, data centers, manufacturing facilities and federal, state and local government projects.

Matt regularly represents clients, including private companies and owners, officers and directors, in arbitration, mediation and litigation proceedings in state and federal courts. He has represented clients before the Maryland State Board of Contract Appeals, the District of Columbia Contract Appeals Board and the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals. He also has experience with arbitration forums and other administrative proceedings. Matt serves on the Council for the Construction Law section of the Maryland State Bar Association and is a regular speaker on construction law topics to contractors and construction law practitioners. Matt prides himself on using his natural abilities as a public speaker to advocate successfully on behalf of his clients through clear and persuasive articulation of complex issues.

Some of Matt’s recent cases have involved contract claims, bid protests, partnership disputes and derivative actions. While he favors negotiated resolution in most circumstances involving business disputes, Matt has successfully tried numerous cases to verdict.

Matt has been named a fellow of the Maryland Bar Foundation for his outstanding dedication and contribution to the legal profession. He has been named to the Maryland Top 100 Super Lawyers list repeatedly as well as Best Lawyers, and was designated Lawyer of the Year for Construction Law in Baltimore. He has also been designated as a Band 2 Construction Lawyer by Chambers and Partners. Finally, he is a member of the Construction Law Society of America, an invitation-only group of the top construction law professionals in the country. Before joining Shulman Rogers, he served as the managing partner of a Baltimore County law firm.

Matt and his wife, a lymphoma survivor, have been longtime supporters of the Maryland chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - he served as chapter president from 2010 to 2013 and is a frequent speaker and advocate on behalf of the organization. He has also served on the boards of the Babe Ruth Birthplace & Sports Legends Museums and the Maryland Law School Alumni Association.

Recognition

•The Best Lawyers in America, 2019-2026
•Chambers and Partners, Band 2 Construction Lawyer (Maryland)
•Maryland Super Lawyers, 2013-2025
•Top 100 Maryland Attorneys Super Lawyers, 2013-2025
•Leadership in Law Award, The Daily Record, 2016
•Construction Law Society of America (“CSLA”), fellow
•Oder of Optimus, Barrister
•Lawyer of the Year, Construction Law, Baltimore, 2022
•Maryland Super Lawyers, 2010-2023

Seminars & Speaking Engagements

•MSBA 2024 - Maryland State Board of Contract Appeals Opinions affecting the construction industry
•Baltimore Building Congress and Exchange (BCE 2023) - Commercial Renewable Energy Projects in Maryland
•Construction Financial Manager’s Association - 2019 every year to 2022 - Maryland Legislative Update affecting the construction industry
•Multiple Private Client Presentations for general contractors - Construction Contract Basics - 2021
•Maryland Judiciary - Mechanic’s liens, construction Contracts and Delay Claims - 2019
•Construction Law Society of America - Termination of construction contracts - 2019

News & Events

45 Shulman Rogers Lawyers Recognized as Best Lawyers in America

Chambers Recognizes Shulman Rogers in 2025 Rankings

Seventeen Shulman Rogers Attorneys Named to 2025 Maryland Super Lawyers

34 Shulman Rogers Lawyers Recognized as Best Lawyers Award Recipients

Shulman Rogers Announces Expansion Into Baltimore Region With the Addition of Renowned Attorneys

 

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At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.

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Matthew Gilson Hjortsberg got this award in 2021

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Areas of Law

  • Litigation 1
    • Civil Litigation
  • Other 4
    • Business and Corporate Litigation
    • Commercial Construction
    • Construction Contracts
    • Construction

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1996, Maryland
    1999, District of Columbia
    U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland
    U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Columbia
    U.S. Court of Appeals, 4th Circuit
    U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia
    Virginia
    Memberships

    Professional & Community Affiliations

    •Construction Law Society of America, fellow
    •Maryland State Bar Association, Construction Law Section
    •Chair, 2016-2017
    •Executive Committee Member, 2015-2016
    •Chair, Legislative & Case Law Updates, 2015-2016
    •Maryland Bar Foundation, fellow
    •Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - Maryland Chapter, 2010-2013
    •Former President
    •Corporate Chair, Maryland Light the Night Campaign
    •Appointed by Governor Hogan to the Maryland State Council on Cancer Control

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Maryland School of Law
    J.D. Honors
    Other Education
    Maryland Law Review, Member

    Hobart College
    B.A.

    Druid Society
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1970
    Roanoke, Virginia, September 10, 1970

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Share Holder at Shulman Rogers, P.A.
4.4
4 reviews

12505 Park Potomac Avenue, 6th FloorPotomac, MD 20854U.S.A.

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    Yes, Matthew Gilson Hjortsberg is admitted to practice in District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia.
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    Matthew Gilson Hjortsberg is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit and United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.
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    Yes, Matthew Gilson Hjortsberg has a 4.4 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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    Shulman Rogers, P.A. has 89 attorneys at this location.
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    Matthew Gilson Hjortsberg attended University of Maryland School of Law.

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