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A. Mattison Bogan
Partner
Meridian
1320 Main Street
17th Floor
Columbia, SC 29201
1320 Main Street
17th Floor
Columbia, SC 29201
matt.bogan@nelsonmullins.com
Matt concentrates on civil litigation and issues and appeals, with an emphasis on financial services matters, and on the coordination of appellate, litigation, and trial strategies. He often serves alongside trial counsel as embedded appellate counsel leading on motions, objections, and evaluating issue preservation concerns. He has also represented businesses accused of engaging in the unauthorized practice...
Matt concentrates on civil litigation and issues and appeals, with an emphasis on financial services matters, and on the coordination of appellate, litigation, and trial strategies. He often serves alongside trial counsel as embedded appellate counsel leading on motions, objections, and evaluating issue preservation concerns. He has also represented businesses accused of engaging in the unauthorized practice of law, which often involves the modern-day intersection of commerce and technology.
of law, which often involves the modern-day intersection of commerce and technology.
Experience
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.
Experience
- Has served as issues and appeal counsel at trial in toxic tort and catastrophic injury cases in dozens of matters
- Has defended businesses accused of the unauthorized practice of law (UPL), including:
- Defended online mortgage brokers and lead generators on issues concerning regulatory compliance
- Defended businesses and lawyers in matters concerning attorneys' fees and disbursement of funds
- Defended entities in the original jurisdiction of the South Carolina Supreme Court regarding the scope of the practice of law, including the intersection of law and technology
- Defended online publishers of legal forms on issues raising UPL and first amendment concerns
- Litigation and appellate matters addressing a variety of specific financial services issues, including:
- Defended False Claims Act allegations, investigations, and qui tam lawsuits
- Fair Credit Reporting Act
- Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
- Representation of financial institutions in matters involving agreements governed by FINRA
- Home Affordable Modification Program and South Carolina's Supreme Court orders addressing the program
- Inflated appraisal claims
- Mortgage foreclosure and documentation issues
- Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act
- Taxation and cancellation of indebtedness
- Truth in Lending Act
- South Carolina Consumer Protection Code
- Other state consumer credit protection acts
- Has argued numerous appeals in the South Carolina appellate courts
- Has represented corporate entities in actions and investigations brought by the South Carolina Attorney General
- Has prosecuted and defended declaratory judgment actions in the original jurisdiction of the South Carolina Supreme Court in matters involving legislative or executive branch pronouncements
- Has defended financial services entities and related businesses in state- and nation-wide class actions in state and federal courts in South Carolina, Arkansas, Mississippi, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, and West Virginia
- Lead counsel in numerous modular and manufactured housing defect cases in the Southeast
- Has served as pro bono co-counsel to the South Carolina Office of Appellate Defense in a variety of appeals or post-conviction proceedings
Educational Activities
- University of South Carolina School of Law
- President, Student Bar Association
- Member, Southeastern Environmental Law Journal
Education
-
University of South Carolina School of Law,
JD
(2004)
- Student Member, John Belton O’Neall Inn of Court
- Wofford College, BA, Finance (2001)
Admissions
- South Carolina
- Supreme Court of the United States
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina
Clerkships
- Law Clerk, the Honorable Jean H. Toal, Former Chief Justice, Supreme Court of South Carolina
- Law Clerk, the Honorable Richard Mark Gergel, U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.
Experience
- Has served as issues and appeal counsel at trial in toxic tort and catastrophic injury cases in dozens of matters
- Has defended businesses accused of the unauthorized practice of law (UPL), including:
- Defended online mortgage brokers and lead generators on issues concerning regulatory compliance
- Defended businesses and lawyers in matters concerning attorneys' fees and disbursement of funds
- Defended entities in the original jurisdiction of the South Carolina Supreme Court regarding the scope of the practice of law, including the intersection of law and technology
- Defended online publishers of legal forms on issues raising UPL and first amendment concerns
- Litigation and appellate matters addressing a variety of specific financial services issues, including:
- Defended False Claims Act allegations, investigations, and qui tam lawsuits
- Fair Credit Reporting Act
- Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
- Representation of financial institutions in matters involving agreements governed by FINRA
- Home Affordable Modification Program and South Carolina's Supreme Court orders addressing the program
- Inflated appraisal claims
- Mortgage foreclosure and documentation issues
- Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act
- Taxation and cancellation of indebtedness
- Truth in Lending Act
- South Carolina Consumer Protection Code
- Other state consumer credit protection acts
- Has argued numerous appeals in the South Carolina appellate courts
- Has represented corporate entities in actions and investigations brought by the South Carolina Attorney General
- Has prosecuted and defended declaratory judgment actions in the original jurisdiction of the South Carolina Supreme Court in matters involving legislative or executive branch pronouncements
- Has defended financial services entities and related businesses in state- and nation-wide class actions in state and federal courts in South Carolina, Arkansas, Mississippi, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, and West Virginia
- Lead counsel in numerous modular and manufactured housing defect cases in the Southeast
- Has served as pro bono co-counsel to the South Carolina Office of Appellate Defense in a variety of appeals or post-conviction proceedings
Educational Activities
- University of South Carolina School of Law
- President, Student Bar Association
- Member, Southeastern Environmental Law Journal
Media
Recognitions
The bar rules of some states require that the standards for an attorney's inclusion in certain public accolades or recognitions be provided. When such accolades or recognitions are listed, a hyperlink is provided that leads to a description of the respective selection methodology.
- University of South Carolina School of Law Compleat Lawyer Award (Silver category, 2018)
- South Carolina "Super Lawyers Rising Stars" list, appellate work (2012–2019)
- The Best Lawyers In America©, Appellate Practice (2019–2025), Commercial Litigation (2019–2025)
Professional Activities
- American Bar Association
- Defense Research Institute
- IADC
- Member, Law School Task Force, South Carolina Bar Association (2005–2006)
- Chair, Paralegal Task Force, South Carolina Bar Association (2015–2016)
- Former Board Member of the South Carolina Chapter of the Federal Bar Association (2011–2017), Treasurer (2017–2018)
- South Carolina Supreme Court Historical Society, member
- Former Co-chair, Young Lawyers Section, Richland County Bar
- Member, John Belton O'Neall Inn of Court; President (2012–2013); Executive Committee (2010–2012)
- Board Member, Palmetto Club
- Board Member, Riverbanks Society
- University Hill Neighborhood Association, Treasurer (2010–2018)
- South Carolina Bar Association, House of Delegates and Judicial Qualifications Committee
Matt concentrates on civil litigation and issues and appeals, with an emphasis on financial services matters, and on the coordination of appellate, litigation, and trial strategies. He often serves alongside trial counsel as embedded appellate counsel leading on motions, objections, and evaluating issue preservation concerns. He has also represented businesses accused of engaging in the unauthorized practice...
of law, which often involves the modern-day intersection of commerce and technology.
Experience
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.Experience
- Has served as issues and appeal counsel at trial in toxic tort and catastrophic injury cases in dozens of matters
- Has defended businesses accused of the unauthorized practice of law (UPL), including:
- Defended online mortgage brokers and lead generators on issues concerning regulatory compliance
- Defended businesses and lawyers in matters concerning attorneys' fees and disbursement of funds
- Defended entities in the original jurisdiction of the South Carolina Supreme Court regarding the scope of the practice of law, including the intersection of law and technology
- Defended online publishers of legal forms on issues raising UPL and first amendment concerns
- Litigation and appellate matters addressing a variety of specific financial services issues, including:
- Defended False Claims Act allegations, investigations, and qui tam lawsuits
- Fair Credit Reporting Act
- Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
- Representation of financial institutions in matters involving agreements governed by FINRA
- Home Affordable Modification Program and South Carolina's Supreme Court orders addressing the program
- Inflated appraisal claims
- Mortgage foreclosure and documentation issues
- Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act
- Taxation and cancellation of indebtedness
- Truth in Lending Act
- South Carolina Consumer Protection Code
- Other state consumer credit protection acts
- Has argued numerous appeals in the South Carolina appellate courts
- Has represented corporate entities in actions and investigations brought by the South Carolina Attorney General
- Has prosecuted and defended declaratory judgment actions in the original jurisdiction of the South Carolina Supreme Court in matters involving legislative or executive branch pronouncements
- Has defended financial services entities and related businesses in state- and nation-wide class actions in state and federal courts in South Carolina, Arkansas, Mississippi, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, and West Virginia
- Lead counsel in numerous modular and manufactured housing defect cases in the Southeast
- Has served as pro bono co-counsel to the South Carolina Office of Appellate Defense in a variety of appeals or post-conviction proceedings
Educational Activities
- University of South Carolina School of Law
- President, Student Bar Association
- Member, Southeastern Environmental Law Journal
Education
-
University of South Carolina School of Law,
JD
(2004)
- Student Member, John Belton O’Neall Inn of Court
- Wofford College, BA, Finance (2001)
Admissions
- South Carolina
- Supreme Court of the United States
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina
Clerkships
- Law Clerk, The Honorable Jean H. Toal, Former Chief Justice, Supreme Court of South Carolina
- Law Clerk, The Honorable Richard Mark Gergel, U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina
Practice Areas
The bar rules of some states require that the standards for an attorney's inclusion in certain public accolades or recognitions be provided. When such accolades or recognitions are listed, a hyperlink is provided that leads to a description of the respective selection methodology.
- University of South Carolina School of Law Compleat Lawyer Award (Silver category, 2018)
- South Carolina "Super Lawyers Rising Stars" list, appellate work (2012–2019)
- The Best Lawyers In America©, Appellate Practice (2019–2025), Commercial Litigation (2019–2025)
- American Bar Association
- Defense Research Institute
- IADC
- Member, Law School Task Force, South Carolina Bar Association (2005–2006)
- Chair, Paralegal Task Force, South Carolina Bar Association (2015–2016)
- Former Board Member of the South Carolina Chapter of the Federal Bar Association (2011–2017), Treasurer (2017–2018)
- South Carolina Supreme Court Historical Society, member
- Former Co-chair, Young Lawyers Section, Richland County Bar
- Member, John Belton O'Neall Inn of Court; President (2012–2013); Executive Committee (2010–2012)
- Board Member, Palmetto Club
- Board Member, Riverbanks Society
- University Hill Neighborhood Association, Treasurer (2010–2018)
- South Carolina Bar Association, House of Delegates and Judicial Qualifications Committee
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