Matthew P.F. Linnabary is dedicated to helping clients efficiently and effectively address their employment compliance and litigation needs. A business-minded attorney, he works closely with clients to build relationships, understand their operational and management challenges and support the firm’s efforts to develop client strategies to meet their individual needs. From single-plaintiff claims to large class actions, he strives to provide litigation advice and support to clients, whatever the circumstances may be.
Matthew’s experience includes defense of claims under these federal statutes, as well as similar statutes in various states:
- Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
- The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
- The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Prior to working at Polsinelli, he attended Notre Dame Law School, where he received the Faculty Award for Excellence in Administrative Law, Energy Law, Deposition Skills, Constitutional Law II, and Freedom of Speech, and was a Dean’s Circle Fellow. He served as a Managing Senior Editor on the 93rd Volume of the Notre Dame Law Review. In 2014, he appeared on an episode of the game show Jeopardy!.
Education
- University of Notre Dame Law School (J.D., summa cum laude, 2018)
- Creighton University (B.S., magna cum laude, 2011)
- Biology
Bar Admission
- Missouri, 2018
Court Admissions
- Western District of Missouri, 2020
- U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska, 2019
Professional Affiliations
- The Missouri Bar Association
Recognition
- Named one of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America in:
- Labor and Employment Law - Management, 2026
- Litigation - Labor and Employment, 2026
