Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett is pleased to announce that Matthew L. Stedman was elected a member of the firm on January 1, 2025.

Managing Member Alan G. Brackett said, “Matt joined MBLB after working for several years as in-house counsel and brought a wealth of experience to our Defense Base Act team. We’re thrilled to have him become a member of the firm.”

About Matthew Stedman

Matthew Stedman has a wide array of valuable experience defending employers and insurance carriers against various claims brought under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, Jones Act, Louisiana Workers Compensation Act, General Maritime Law, and General Tort Law.

Matthew has focused his career on defending employers and carriers against claims brought under the Defense Base Act (DBA). He was an integral part of AIG’s DBA mass mediation team, wherein numerous cases were resolved at each of the five mass mediations completed throughout his tenure, allowing him to gain substantial knowledge in this particular area of law.

Matthew leverages his years of litigation experience to effectively and efficiently defend his clients. He prides himself on his responsiveness to his clients’ needs and his ability to resolve claims/disputes in a timely and cost-effective manner. “I enjoy looking at all angles of a claim, paying attention to the smallest details, to develop a vigorous and comprehensive defense to facilitate the best resolution for my clients.” More >