Matthew “Matt” Madden is an experienced advisor and trial lawyer who represents businesses and individuals across all phases of dispute resolution, including trial, arbitration, mediation, and negotiated settlement. He counsels construction project owners, developers, general contractors, construction managers, subcontractors, suppliers, and other business entities in complex commercial disputes.

A seasoned litigator, Matt has extensive experience handling construction and commercial claims, condominium disputes, mechanic’s lien matters, insurance-coverage and indemnity disputes, and other high-stakes, multiparty litigation in both state and federal courts, as well as in alternative dispute resolution proceedings. His practice is grounded in a deep understanding of the construction industry and the legal, financial, and practical realities faced by his clients.

Clients rely on Matt for pragmatic advice, strategic judgment, and steady guidance when navigating complex and high-pressure disputes. He is known for his ability to distill complicated factual and legal issues, develop effective litigation strategies, and advocate forcefully on behalf of his clients while remaining focused on efficient, business-minded outcomes.

At Bowditch, Matt is editor of the Building with Bowditch blog. 

Michela is Vice President of Development at Boylston Properties where she is responsible for initiating and managing new development opportunities in the Greater Boston area. She oversees all aspects of new development, from site acquisition through project stabilization, including underwriting, entitlements, design and oversight of construction and leasing.

Before joining Boylston Properties in 2023, Michela was the Senior Director of Development at AvalonBay Communities, Inc., where she oversaw and managed the new development of over 1,000 apartment homes throughout Massachusetts. Prior to AvalonBay, she worked at Fidelity Investments as part of the firm’s internal management consulting practice and at Macquarie Capital in investment banking covering the real estate industry.

Michela holds an MBA from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Harvard College.

Ken brings over 30 years of wide-ranging architecture experience with diverse building and construction types. Through his deep domain expertise, Ken has developed a unique leadership style combining business savvy, strategic thinking, hands-on problem solving, and thoughtful development of individuals and team dynamics. Ken intentionally fosters a collaborative project approach which builds and supports all team members for smooth, on-time, on-budget projects: a proven strategy for success. Ken has earned his strong reputation based on an exceptional track record of outstanding results for his clients.