Matthew C. Wood, Environmental Attorney in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Over 14 years of legal practice
Senior Counsel
Pittsburgh, PA
Practicing environmental in Pittsburgh since 2012.
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Matthew C. Wood is a senior counsel based in Pittsburgh, PA. The practice focuses on Environmental. Matthew has over 14 years of legal experience.
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- Handles Environmental matters from Pittsburgh, PA.
- Over 14 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Matthew C. Wood: Matthew C. Wood is a senior counsel based in Pittsburgh, PA. The practice focuses on Environmental. Matthew has over 14 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Matthew C. Wood
Matthew concentrates on environmental. Each area below outlines the kind of case Matthew handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Environmental cases in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Matthew takes environmental matters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Matthew agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Matthew C. Wood — Over 14 years of Pennsylvania environmental experience
Matthew C. Wood is a senior counsel based in Pittsburgh, PA. The practice focuses on Environmental. Matthew has over 14 years of legal experience.
Area of Emphasis
Matt Wood is senior counsel in Babst Calland’s Environmental Group. He assists clients on a variety of environmentally-related legal matters arising under major federal and state environmental and regulatory programs, with a focus on issues involving government inquiries, environmental investigations, remediation and concomitant activities under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and their state analogs. In connection with this experience, he has advised clients during all stages of multi-year environmental remediation projects under consent decrees and administrative orders at sites across the U.S.
Mr. Wood counsels clients in the manufacturing, chemical, metals, and other sectors on permitting matters, compliance, enforcement actions, and government investigations and provides support on issue assessment, risk management, and strategy implementation to ensure effective client operations. His work often involves coordinating with technical consultants to prepare reports, position papers, and other deliverables for clients, agencies, and other relevant stakeholders. He also has experience with state and federal agency information requests and conducts environmental due diligence in transactional matters.
Background
Mr. Wood obtained a B.A. in Communications Studies from Brigham Young University in 2005. He is a 2011 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and the Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business, earning a J.D. and M.B.A., respectively. As a student, he was a finalist in Pitt Law’s Murray S. Love Mock Trial Competition and a member of one of two teams that represented Pitt Law at the prestigious Texas Young Lawyers Association National Trial Competition Regional Round held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Mr. Wood served as a Certified Legal Intern for Pitt Law’s Elder Law Clinic where he counseled low income clients on legal matters related to guardianships and other family law issues and also spent a summer as a Judicial Extern for the Honorable G. Murray Snow of the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona.
Prior to joining Babst Calland, Mr. Wood worked as an associate attorney for a law firm in Phoenix, Arizona. where he gained experience working on a variety of environmental matters at the county, state, federal, and tribal levels.
Memberships and Affiliations
Mr. Wood is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and Arizona, as well as before the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona.
How Matthew handles environmental matters
Area of Emphasis Matt Wood is senior counsel in Babst Calland’s Environmental Group. He assists clients on a variety of environmentally-related legal matters arising under major federal and state environmental and regulatory programs, with a focus on issues involving government inquiries, environmental investigations, remediation and concomitant activities under the Comprehensive Environmental…
The kind of cases Matthew takes
Matthew reviews new inquiries case-by-case for environmental matters in Pittsburgh and the surrounding Pennsylvania area.
Credentials
Matthew C. Wood's legal education and bar admissions
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
J.D. · 2011
Brigham Young University
B.A. Joseph · 2005
Jurisdictions
Matthew's state bar admissions
Pennsylvania United
2019 · ACTIVE
Arizona
2012 · ACTIVE
Matthew studied at J.D. in University of Pittsburgh School of Law and B.A. Joseph in Brigham Young University.
Law school and academic background
Matthew completed J.D. in University of Pittsburgh School of Law and B.A. Joseph in Brigham Young University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Matthew runs in Pennsylvania is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Matthew C. Wood's office in Pittsburgh
Matthew's primary office is at Two Gateway Center, 603 Stanwix Street, 6th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Matthew C. Wood — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new environmental attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Matthew usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Matthew charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Matthew's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Matthew will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a environmental attorney in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
A short list to run through before you commit: How many environmental matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Matthew
Matthew discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in environmental practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every environmental matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Matthew confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Matthew's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many environmental practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Matthew C. Wood
How much does it cost to hire Matthew for a environmental case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Matthew walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Matthew offer a free consultation?
Matthew charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Matthew's office. Some environmental attorneys offer free consults — check Matthew's current terms during booking.
How long do environmental cases in Pennsylvania typically take?
Simple environmental matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Matthew gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Matthew take my case if I'm outside Pittsburgh?
Matthew is licensed in Pennsylvania. Matters governed by Pennsylvania law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Matthew will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Matthew?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Matthew will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Matthew accepting new environmental clients right now?
Matthew's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Environmental attorneys serving Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and Harrisburg in Pennsylvania
Matthew handles environmental matters throughout Pennsylvania. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified environmental attorneys in that community.
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