Matthew Moriarty is a founding member of Schoonover & Moriarty. His practice includes all legal matters associated with federal contracting. Matt’s philosophy when it comes to litigation and most legal matters is that being calm, cooperative, and cordial is the key to persuasive representation.  

Matt’s first job out of law school was to clerk for the Honorable Julie A. Robinson at the U.S​. District Court District of Kansas. There Matt learned that successful litigators and lawyers in general keep their audience in mind always. That means being helpful and as concise as possible.  

Prior to becoming an attorney, Matt was a reporter for his hometown newspaper in Southern Pines, North Carolina.  

 Matt graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a double major in Anthropology and History. He earned a juris doctorate and a master’s degree from the University of Kansas.  

Matt and his wife Emily live in Shawnee, Kansas, with their daughter Lily.   

Education:  

  • J.D., University of Kansas School of Law  
  • M.S., University of Kansas School of Journalism and Mass Communication 
  • B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill  

Presentations:  

  • Limitation on Subcontracting Clause/Non-Manufacturer Rule, SBA El Paso, Texas, January 2023 
  • Subcontracting Opportunities with the Department of Veterans Affairs, Jennifer Schaus & Associates, November 2022 
  • Legal Updates, APTAC Fall Training Conference, November 2022 
  • SBA’s Size and Affiliation Rules: Keeping the “Small” in “Small Business”, Montana PTAC, September 2022 
  • FAR Department Supplement —VAAR—Veterans Affairs, Jennifer Schaus & Associates, August 2022 
  • How State Certifications Like W/MBE can Result in Federal Dollars, Govology, August 2022 
  • Boom or Bust: What Federal Contractors Need to Know About the Infrastructure Bill, APTAC Virtual Symposium, June 2022 
  • How the Buy Indian Act Can Help Your Business Succeed with Federal Contract, Govology, March 2022​