Biography

“I handle a multitude of interdisciplinary matters in multiple jurisdictions and I am known as a creative problem solver and litigator.  It is my job to resolve problems expeditiously and in a financially responsible manner.”

Matthew is the Managing Partner of Clausen Miller’s Connecticut office and is the firm’s “go to” attorney for Connecticut matters because of his proficiency in all areas of Connecticut practice. Besides being licensed in Connecticut, Matthew is also licensed in New Jersey and New York, and has built a reputation in the New York City Tri-State Area for defending construction, engineering, building defect, personal injury, legal malpractice, professional liability, subrogation, trucking liability, and ADA/employment practices matters in state and federal courts, as well before local and national arbitration forums. The firm’s corporate and insurance clients rely upon Matthew’s “hands on knowledge” in these jurisdictions, and seek his guidance both in litigation and pre-suit matters.

Matthew is experienced in handling all aspects of construction litigation matters, whether they be contract disputes, insurance disputes, injured workers, damaged buildings or other miscellaneous construction matters.  With this construction accident experience, Matthew has also expanded his practice into defending national retailers, restaurants, business owners, trucking companies and individuals in personal injury matters.  He also spends a great of time defending lawyers, insurance brokers, real estate professionals, architects and engineers both in courts and before Connecticut and New York agencies.

His experience also includes defending municipalities, public water authorities and school districts in a wide array of matters including actions alleging personal injury, wrongful termination, civil rights violations, premises liability, busing and claims involving planning and zoning. He counsels these governmental entities on risk avoidance, management and resolution.

Matthew received his B.S. in Psychology from the University of Central Florida in 1999.  In 2003, Matthew received his Juris Doctor Degree, cum laude, from Quinnipiac University School of Law, where he was a member of the School’s Moot Court Team.

Matthew is admitted to practice in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey, and is a member of the trial bar in various federal districts in those states. Matthew is also admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

Matthew resides in Greenwich, Connecticut with his wife, son and daughter.  Matthew is an active car club member, automobile enthusiast and amateur chef.

• Richards v. Cremer,

  No. 10210481, New York Division of Human Rights (Carrasquillo, Dir., Jan. 24, 2022)

• Finest Towing & Auto Body Inc. v. Millennium Capital and Recovery Corporation,

  No. 115 100535 (N.Y. Sup. Ct., Richmond County, DiDomenico, J., Nov. 19, 2021)

• Dept. of State Div. of Licensing Srvcs. v. O’Brien,

  No. 2019-1467, 149-DOS-21 (N.Y.S.D.O.S., Paulose, ALJ, October 22, 2021)

• Dept. of State Div. of Licensing Srvcs. v. O’Brien,

  No. 2019-1467, 03- DOSAPP-22, (N.Y.S.D.O.S., Shapiro, Special Deputy, March 14, 2022)

• Alessio v. Amsterdam 78 LLC,

  No. 302288/2009 (N.Y. Sup. Ct., Bronx County, Sherman, J. Dec. 10, 2015)

• Zhu-Tam v. Charli Homes Corp.,

  No. 27898/2011 (N.Y. Sup. Ct., Queens County, Kitzes, J., April 7, 2014)

• Sovereign Bank v. Biagioni,

  2014 WL 1045550, 2014 N.Y. Slip. Op. 01741 (2d Dep’t Mar. 19, 2014)

• Desmornes v. Towers and PetSmart, Inc.,

  No. CV126014159S, 2014 WL 1284434 (Conn.Super., Roche, J., Mar. 7, 2014)

• Erad v. Waste Technology Corp.,

  No. 24042 (N.Y. Sup. Ct., Queens County, Lebowitz, J., Jan. 7, 2014)

• Oks v. A.L. Eastmond & Sons, Inc.,

  No. 306387 (N.Y. Sup. Ct., Bronx County, Rodriguez, J., Jan. 6, 2014)

• Riedel v. Marie D. Rainero Melley Trust,

  No. 11017/2010 (N.Y. Sup. Ct., New York County, Wright, J., Jan. 24, 2014)

• The Pandolfi Organization, Inc. v. Capital Stack Fund II, LLC,

  Nos. 002846/2012; 14236/2012 (N.Y. Sup. Ct., Nassau County, Driscoll, J. June 4, 2013)

• Goldstein v. POP Burger,

  No. 7800 (NYS WCB, Davidowitz, WCJ., July 24, 2012)

• Goldstein v. POP Burger,

  No. CV 11-4787 (AKT), 2012 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 144826 (E.D.N.Y. Sept. 28, 2012)

• Lisa Taube v. Common Goal Systems, Inc.,

  No. 11-2380 (SDW)(MCA), 2011 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 132684 (D.N.J. Nov. 16, 2011)

• Lisa Taube v. Common Goal Systems, Inc.,

  No. 11-2380 (SDW)(MCA), 2011 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 133969 (D.N.J. Nov. 1, 2011)

• A-Right Plumbing, Sewer and Water Main Company, LLC v. Aquarion Operating Servs. Co.,

  282 Conn. 612, 922 A.2d 1084 (2007)

• Lyte v. S. Cent. Conn. Reg'l Water Auth.,

  482 F. Supp. 2d 252 (D. Conn. 2007)

• Luzerne County Ret. Bd. v. Makowski,

  No. 3:CV-03-1808 (ARC), 2007 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 87246, 2007 WL 4211445 (M.D.Pa. Nov. 27, 2007)

• Chicago

  Illinois 60603

  10 South LaSalle Street

  Chicago, Illinois 60603

  T: 312.855.1010 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 312.606.7777 Office Managing Partner: Dennis D. Fitzpatrick

• New York

  New York 10005

  28 Liberty Street 39th Floor

  New York, New York 10005

  T: 212.805.3900 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 212.805.3939 Office Managing Partner: Carl M. Perri

• Mission Viejo

  California 92691

  27285 Las Ramblas

  Suite 200

  Mission Viejo, California 92691

  T: 949.260.3100 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 949.260.3190 Office Managing Partner: Ian R. Feldman

• Florham Park

  New Jersey 07932

  100 Campus Drive

  Florham Park, New Jersey 07932

  T: 973.410.4130 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 973.410.4169 Office Managing Partner: Carl M. Perri

• Michigan City

  Indiana 46360

  200 Commerce Square

  Michigan City, Indiana 46360

  T: 219.262.6106 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 312.606.7777 Office Managing Partners: Paige M. Neel, Kimbley A. Kearney

• Milwaukee

  Wisconsin 53202

  250 E. Wisconsin Avenue

  Suite 1800

  Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202

  T: 414.279.5525 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 312.606.7777 Office Managing Partner: James M. Weck

• Stamford

  Connecticut 06902

  68 Southfield Avenue

  2 Stamford Landing Suite 100

  Stamford, Connecticut 06902

  T: 203.921.0303 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 212.805.3939 Office Managing Partner: Matthew J. Van Dusen

• Tampa

  Florida 33609

  4830 West Kennedy Boulevard, One Urban Center

  Suite 600

  Tampa, Florida 33609

  T: 813.509.2578 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 312.606.7777 Office Managing Partner: Dennis D. Fitzpatrick Co-Managing Partner: Kelly M. Vogt

• San Francisco

  California 94111

  100 Pine Street

  Suite 1250

  San Francisco, California 94111

  T: 415.287.2744 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 949.260.3190 Office Managing Partner: Ian R. Feldman

• Houston

  Texas 77019

  2929 Allen Parkway

  American General Center, Suite 200

  Houston, Texas 77019

  T: 346.229.4612 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 312.606.7777 Office Managing Partner: Ramy P. Elmasri

• Dallas

  Texas 75201

  325 N. Saint Paul Street

  Suite 3100

  Dallas, Texas 75201

  T: 469.942.8635 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 312.606.7777 Office Managing Partner: Ramy P. Elmasri

• Boca Raton

  Florida 33434

  7777 Glades Road

  Suite 405

  Boca Raton, Florida 33434

  T: 561.765.5305 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 312.606.7777 Office Managing Partner: Dennis D. Fitzpatrick Co-Managing Partner: Kelly M. Vogt