Matthew J. Van Dusen
Partner
Primary Location: New York, NY
Secondary Location: Stamford, CT
Phone: 212.805.3956
Email: [email protected]
Matthew J. Van Dusen
Partner
Primary Location: New York, NY
Secondary Location: Stamford, CT
Phone: 212.805.3956
Email: [email protected]
“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