Matthew J. Barnhart
Matthew J. Barnhart

Matthew J. Barnhart

Partner

Administrative Assistant:

Ruth Hovanec
314-818-7931

Administrative Assistant:

Ruth Hovanec
314-818-7931

Matthew is a partner in the Workers' Compensation Defense practice based in Wiedner & McAuliffe's St. Louis office. He serves as a member of the firm’s Board of Directors. Matthew advocates on behalf of employers and insurance carriers addressing all facets of workers’ compensation claims with a laser focus on creating value and predictability. Understanding communication is key to building the most effective resolution strategy, Matthew thrives on collaborating with his clients. He works diligently to advance all claims to conclusion with the most favorable outcome for his clients.

Matthew speaks frequently on workers' compensation defense topics for numerous organizations and seminars including the National Business Institute, the Missouri Kids Chance Seminar, & the Missouri Self Insured Association.

Matthew is devoted to his family and volunteers in his free time as a Cub Scout den leader, soccer coach and baseball coach. He is also an avid golfer and outdoor enthusiast.

Community Involvement

Believing in the power of an education, Matthew sits on the Board of Education for Saint Catherine Laboure and the Board of Directors for Loyola Academy of St. Louis.

Education

  • J.D., University of Missouri, Kansas City, 2004
  • B.S., Truman State University, 2001

Admissions

  • Missouri
  • Illinois
  • Missouri Self Insured Association
  • Claims Litigation Management
  • Bio

    Matthew is a partner in the Workers' Compensation Defense practice based in Wiedner & McAuliffe's St. Louis office. He serves as a member of the firm’s Board of Directors. Matthew advocates on behalf of employers and insurance carriers addressing all facets of workers’ compensation claims with a laser focus on creating value and predictability. Understanding communication is key to building the most effective resolution strategy, Matthew thrives on collaborating with his clients. He works diligently to advance all claims to conclusion with the most favorable outcome for his clients.

    Matthew speaks frequently on workers' compensation defense topics for numerous organizations and seminars including the National Business Institute, the Missouri Kids Chance Seminar, & the Missouri Self Insured Association.

    Matthew is devoted to his family and volunteers in his free time as a Cub Scout den leader, soccer coach and baseball coach. He is also an avid golfer and outdoor enthusiast.

    Community Involvement

    Believing in the power of an education, Matthew sits on the Board of Education for Saint Catherine Laboure and the Board of Directors for Loyola Academy of St. Louis.

  • Practice Areas
  • Credentials

    Education

    • J.D., University of Missouri, Kansas City, 2004
    • B.S., Truman State University, 2001

    Admissions

    • Missouri
    • Illinois
  • Affiliations
    • Missouri Self Insured Association
    • Claims Litigation Management

Bio

Matthew is a partner in the Workers' Compensation Defense practice based in Wiedner & McAuliffe's St. Louis office. He serves as a member of the firm’s Board of Directors. Matthew advocates on behalf of employers and insurance carriers addressing all facets of workers’ compensation claims with a laser focus on creating value and predictability. Understanding communication is key to building the most effective resolution strategy, Matthew thrives on collaborating with his clients. He works diligently to advance all claims to conclusion with the most favorable outcome for his clients.

Matthew speaks frequently on workers' compensation defense topics for numerous organizations and seminars including the National Business Institute, the Missouri Kids Chance Seminar, & the Missouri Self Insured Association.

Matthew is devoted to his family and volunteers in his free time as a Cub Scout den leader, soccer coach and baseball coach. He is also an avid golfer and outdoor enthusiast.

Community Involvement

Believing in the power of an education, Matthew sits on the Board of Education for Saint Catherine Laboure and the Board of Directors for Loyola Academy of St. Louis.

Practice Areas

Practice Areas:

Workers’ Compensation Claims

Credentials

Education

  • J.D., University of Missouri, Kansas City, 2004
  • B.S., Truman State University, 2001

Admissions

  • Missouri
  • Illinois

Affiliations

  • Missouri Self Insured Association
  • Claims Litigation Management