Matthew L. Benson, P.C.
Matthew Benson practices international and domestic business transactional law and dispute resolution. He manages the firm’s litigation and transaction matters and actively practices and represents clients in state and federal courts.
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor’s degree from Kansas University (1976)
- Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from Washburn University (1978)
- Studied international law in France at Aix-en-Provence Law School on a Rotary International Scholarship (1979)
- Proficient in the French language
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
- Licensed in the state of Texas (1982)
- Licensed in the state of Kansas (1979)
- Licensed in the United States Federal District Court, the Southern District of Texas, and the District of Kansas
PAST EXPERIENCE:
- In-house counsel and contracts department manager for a major international computer systems supplier
- More than three decades of experience as a partner in a law firm practice
AFFILIATIONS/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES:
- Member, MANA (Manufacturers’ Agents National Association)
- Past-chair of the International Law Section of the State Bar of Texas
- Past-chair of the International Law Section of the Houston Bar Association
- Past-chair of the board of the Inter-American Chamber of Commerce
HOBBIES:
- Ironman Competitions (completed 11 to date)
- Golf
- MS 150 cyclist for more than a decade
- Playing Santa for Children and Elders at Christmas
