Matthew J. McAndrews

Matthew is an associate in the Kansas City office of Baty Otto Scheer, where he maintains a broad civil litigation practice. His experience includes representing clients in matters involving personal injury, subrogation, real estate disputes, compliance, and employment law. Matthew has successfully defended and prosecuted complex civil actions on behalf of individuals, private businesses, and public entities in both state and federal courts, as well as before administrative agencies.

Matthew earned his J.D. from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law, where he was named to the Dean’s List and volunteered his time assisting low-income taxpayers through free tax preparation services. While in law school, he clerked for attorneys practicing in personal injury and business litigation, and he worked as a lead tax law analyst for a Fortune 500 tax preparation company.

Before becoming a litigator, Matthew built a strong foundation in compliance and tax law, with a particular focus on property and business taxation. This experience sharpened his skills in legal research, statutory analysis, and financial matters. As a litigator, Matthew has handled cases involving leasing disputes, premises and product liability, employee benefits, catastrophic injury claims, and insurance law.

Prior to entering the legal profession, Matthew founded and operated a theatrical production company, an experience that provided him with valuable insights into business organizations, design, and construction. This entrepreneurial background continues to inform his legal practice, allowing him to offer practical, business-minded solutions to complex legal issues.