S. Matthew Krsacok (Matt)

Associate

Detroit + 1.313.230.7923

Matt Krsacok's practice focuses on complex disputes, critical motions, and appeals across a wide range of substantive areas.

Matt has drafted numerous winning briefs filed in courts across the country, including the U.S. Supreme Court. Matt has significant experience in regulatory disputes, business and mass tort litigation, and constitutional challenges.

In addition to his client work, Matt maintains an active pro bono practice. Recently, he successfully briefed and argued a case before the Ninth Circuit involving competency standards in immigration proceedings.

Before joining Jones Day, Matt served as a judicial law clerk to Judge Chad A. Readler on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.

Experience

  • R.J. Reynolds prevails in Fifth Circuit appeal affirming stay of FDA's graphic warnings ruleJones Day prevailed in an appeal brought by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, securing affirmance of a district court ruling in favor of Jones Day clients that include R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company.
  • Health system defends mass tort cases stemming from arrest of nurseJones Day represents a health system in its defense of claims asserted by over two dozen patients after a nurse was arrested for alleged sexual assaults of patients.
  • William Neilly wins U.S. Supreme Court victory on Ex Post Facto Clause issueJones Day secured a significant victory at the U.S. Supreme Court in a case involving constitutional protections against retroactive criminal punishment on behalf of William Neilly, who was resentenced in 2021 following the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling that mandatory life sentences for juveniles are unconstitutional.
  • Honduran man fleeing gang violence secures remand in Ninth CircuitOn behalf of Victor Fuentes, a Honduran native fleeing gang violence, Jones Day successfully challenged an immigration judge's removal order in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
  • Pro bono client wins Seventh Circuit appeal, securing right to have post-conviction claims heard after twenty-year delayJones Day obtained a significant victory for a pro bono client in a Seventh Circuit appeal, resulting in a precedential decision.