Matthew E. Tillman Principal

Phone: 843-720-4629  |  Fax: (843) 723-7398  |  Email: mtillman@buistmoore.com

Practice Areas
Appellate Practice
Business Litigation
Construction
Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices
Product Liability

Matt Tillman is a member of the firm’s Litigation Practice Group.  His practice focuses primarily on products liability, business and construction litigation.  Mr. Tillman has defended product manufacturers, distributors and general contractors in numerous construction and manufacturing defect cases filed in both state and federal courts in South Carolina.  He has also represented clients in business disputes, land disputes, foreclosures and tax sale matters.

Mr. Tillman is particularly well-versed in mechanic’s lien actions, and has represented general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and owners in numerous cases. Furthermore, he has defended claims brought under numerous consumer protection statutes, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act and Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act.

Representative Matters:

•	Representation of parts manufacturer at trial in United States District Court, District of South Carolina; helped obtain summary judgment as to Plaintiff’s claims and verdict for favorable amount on counterclaims
•	Representation of general contractor in complex payment matters on multi-family residential housing complex
•	Obtained favorable verdict for supplier to a multi-family residential housing complex
•	Assisted in defending complex class action lawsuit involving environmental damages claims; Assisted in negotiating favorable settlement for client

Educational Background:

•	University of South Carolina, 2002 - J.D. cum laude
	Order of the Coif Order of the Wig and Robe Moot Court Bar Recipient of CALI Awards for Torts I, Advanced Civil Procedure, Mass Torts, and Insurance Regulation and Business Recipient, Pro Bono Service Award Legislative Representative for Student Bar Association
•	Charleston Southern University, 1997 - B.S. magna cum laude
	Presidential Scholar Dean's List

Professional Background:

•	Associate, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP, September, 2002-March, 2005.

Bar Admissions:

•	United States Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
•	United States District Court for the District of South Carolina