Biography
Matthew J. Longoria is a skilled attorney specializing in complex commercial litigation and construction disputes, with a robust background in both trial advocacy and transactional law. Matthew leverages his diverse legal experience to deliver strategic solutions for clients facing high-stakes disputes. Matthew represents businesses in contract disputes, breach of warranty claims, and commercial torts providing aggressive advocacy and pragmatic resolution strategies.
Prior to joining Cokinos | Young, Matthew was a municipal attorney representing governmental entities where he provided legal guidance on a wide range of issues, including complex land use and zoning decisions, personnel and employment matters, and water and wastewater utility disputes. In his criminal prosecution practice as city attorney, Matthew was lead attorney on more than two dozen jury and bench trials that resulted in successful verdicts.
Matthew has deep roots in the local community, with a diverse professional background spanning both legal and creative industries. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Film and Digital Media from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and his Juris Doctor from St. Mary’s University School of Law. He also studied intellectual property law at Beihang University in Beijing, China, with a focus on emerging Chinese copyright and trademark law.
Matthew’s unique blend of trial experience, transactional insight, and creative problem-solving enables him to effectively navigate complex commercial litigation and construction disputes, delivering results for clients in and out of the courtroom.
Education
- St. Mary’s University School of Law – J.D., 2016
- University of California – B.A. Film and Digital Media, Production, 2008
Recognitions & Distinctions
- Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America for Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, and Litigation – Construction (2025–2026)
Speaking Engagements & Presentations
- Alamo Area Council of Governments – Newly Elected Officials Workshop (June 2021)
- Balancing Enforcement with Compliance in Municipal Court
- Alamo Area Council of Governments – Workshop for Planning and Zoning Commissioners and Elected Officials (April 2021)
- Special Zoning Tools: Special Use Permits, Conditional Use Permits, Planned Development Districts
- Alamo Area Council of Governments – Newly Elected Officials Workshop (December 2020)
- A Roadmap of CARES Act Relief Funds
- Alamo Area Council of Governments – Newly Elected Officials Workshop (July 2020)
- Navigating Religious-Based Zoning Protests
Memberships & Affiliations
- Texas State Bar
- Litigation Section
- Government Law Section
- Administrative and Public Law Section
- Construction Law Section
- San Antonio Bar Association
- Construction Law Section
- Urban Land Institute – San Antonio
- South Texas Business Partnership, Member
Admissions
- State Bar of Texas
- United States District Court: Western District of Texas
Community Involvement
- Luminaria San Antonio, Board of Directors