Practice Areas
Civil Litigation
When disputes arise, we bring calm, focused energy to the courtroom. We always give settlement a chance, and if that's not possible we're aggressive and relentless in our litigation practice.
We handle:
- Contract disputes
- Business torts
- Real estate and property litigation
- Family law matters, including divorce and parental rights
Every case is met with tailored strategy, sharp analysis, and a commitment that doesn’t waver once we’re in the fight.
Personal Injury
When someone is hurt, what matters most is trust. We advocate for clients we believe in—people who need clear guidance, honest answers, and someone steady in the storm.
Areas we focus on:
- Car accidents
- Serious injuries and wrongful death
- Slip and fall or premises liability
- Medical injury review and referrals
And if we’re not the right fit? We’ll help you find the right lawyer. No ego. Just alignment.
Private Mediation
Sometimes the best resolution isn’t won in court—it’s found around a table. We help aligned parties resolve conflict with clarity, empathy, and resolve.
We mediate:
- Divorce and parenting disputes
- Business and employment issues
- Real estate and civil matters
Led by Matthew Lauzon, mediation here is rooted in the same values that define our legal work: honesty, focus, and forward movement.
Strategic Communications and Advocacy
When public pressure matters as much as legal pressure, we help clients turn principles into action and truth into momentum.
Our work includes:
- Accountability campaigns
- Crisis management
- Legislative and policy reform
- Media and message strategy
We help aligned clients speak truth to power—with discipline, clarity, and courage.
Probate Litigation
We guide families through the deeply personal conflicts that arise when legacies and loved ones are at stake.
We focus on:
- Will contests and trust disputes
- Guardianship and conservatorship conflicts
- Estate administration
- Fiduciary duties and heirship rights
We bring clarity, empathy, and strength —patiently, powerfully, and always with respect for what’s at stake.
Appellate Litigation
Sometimes courts get it wrong. When they do, we pursue justice through thoughtful, disciplined appeals that reflect not just legal insight—but moral clarity.
Appeals we pursue include:
- Family law and custody appeals
- Civil and business-related decisions
- Emergency and post-judgment motions
- Amicus briefs for systemic impact
Appeals are about precision, persuasion, and principle. That’s how we work.
Strategic Legal Services Lawyer
About Upstream Law
Upstream Law was founded on a principle that’s rare in the legal profession: never take a case unless there’s true alignment. It’s more than a filter. It’s a philosophy.
Matthew Lauzon founded Upstream Law after careers in business and public advocacy. He built and scaled a nationally recognized startup, raised over $50 million in venture capital, and earned recognition from BusinessWeek and Inc. Magazine for innovation and leadership.
Later, he became a powerful voice for justice and policy change—helping expose abuse, pass bipartisan reforms, and reshape public institutions with quiet determination.
That same clarity of mission now defines his legal work. At Upstream Law, every client relationship starts with mutual trust. We don’t just offer legal services. We offer strategic partnership—when and only when it’s right.
We believe advocacy is most powerful when it’s rooted in values. That’s why we choose our clients the way we hope our clients choose us: carefully, honestly, and for the long haul.