Matthew M. Buschi

At Hendershot Cowart P.C. in Houston, Texas, Matthew M. Buschi has built a distinguished practice centered on business litigation and appellate advocacy. His work spans business divorces, shareholder and partnership disputes, commercial landlord-tenant conflicts, construction litigation, civil appeals, breach of contract claims, and trade secrets and noncompete litigation. With more than a decade of experience, Buschi represents clients in complex commercial matters at both the trial and appellate levels.

Mr. Buschi's legal career began in an unexpected niche: representing minority shareholders in oppression lawsuits under the mentorship of a respected authority in the field. That formative experience instilled in him a lasting commitment to advocating for parties with limited leverage in business relationships, a principle that continues to inform his litigation strategy today.

At the heart of Mr. Buschi's practice lies a genuine enthusiasm for strategic thinking and courtroom argument. He approaches each case as an intellectual challenge, blending careful preparation with a competitive drive that has translated into tangible results, including favorable summary judgments, successful appellate reversals and substantial settlements, among them multimillion-dollar resolutions in construction disputes and inventive solutions to business divorce conflicts.

Colleagues and clients alike note Mr. Buschi's exceptional preparation, often arriving in the courtroom or at the negotiating table more thoroughly equipped than opposing counsel. Yet it is his approachable, client-first demeanor that sets him apart. He begins every engagement by asking clients what outcome they hope to achieve, then charts a clear path forward. His appellate credentials are notable, encompassing successful arguments before the Texas Courts of Appeals and the Texas Supreme Court, including judgment reversals, affirmations, and procedural remands.

Raised in Bangor, Pennsylvania, Mr. Buschi relocated to Texas as a teenager, where he went on to earn his Bachelor of Arts cum laude at Sam Houston State University before heading east for law school. He completed his Juris Doctor magna cum laude at Hofstra University School of Law before returning to Houston to build his legal career. 

Licensed in the State Bar of Texas in 2008, Mr. Buschi is admitted to the United States Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas and the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas. He has also been named to The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch list.