Matthew F. Schwartz graduated from the University of Virginia (B.A., 1988) and Fordham University School of Law (J.D., 1991), and is a member of the New York Bar.
His legal practice encompasses all areas of civil litigation, with a focus on legal malpractice. Matthew's career began as an Assistant District Attorney in the Manhattan District Attorney's office, where he gained extensive trial experience in various criminal matters. Afterward, he joined the law firm of Jones Hirsch Connors & Bull, establishing himself as a civil litigator specializing in professional liability, premises liability, surety and subrogation litigation, and securities litigation.
From 1996 to 2005, Matthew worked at Siller Wilk LLP, handling a broad spectrum of civil litigation with a particular emphasis on attorney malpractice. In 2005, he co-founded the law firm of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC, alongside partner John Ponterio. Matthew brings trial experience to both civil and criminal matters in his legal career.
- Fordham University School of Law
- J.D. (1991)
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- University of Virginia
- B.A.
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- Member
- Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC
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- Associate/Of Counsel
- Siller Wilk LLP
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- Associate
- Jones Hirsch Connors & Bull
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- Assistant District Attorney
- New York County District Attorney
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- Client Reviewed
- Martindale Hubbell
- New York State Bar # 2446730
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- New York
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- Free Consultation
- Legal Malpractice
- English