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 takes a practical and efficient approach to defending businesses. He understands that there are typically many ways a business can achieve its goal in handling a dispute. At the outset of any matter, Mr. Tillman works with the client to assess the particular legal and business problems a matter may pose, define the potential risks and rewards of each contemplated action and then works with the client to achieve its desired goal in the most efficient manner possible.

Mr. Tillman has successfully represented products manufacturers, suppliers, general contractors, subcontractors, commercial lessors and large service organizations. These matters have ranged from simple disputes in small claims court to complex multi-million dollar construction and products liability claims. In each case, Mr. Tillman has placed the desired goals of his client first and has used his early assessment and goal-driven system to provide the type of efficient service demanded by his clients.

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 Organizations:

•	Charleston County Disabilities Board Human Rights Committee - Chairman

Bar Admissions:

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

Community Organizations:

•	The Cathedral Church of St. Luke and St. Paul - Lay Leader