Atty. Mathew B. Hoffman
Mathew B. Hoffman focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions, venture capital and private equity investments, PIPEs, strategic alliances, investment management, and specialty finance matters.
Corporate & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 29+ Years Experience
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About Mathew B. Hoffman at a Glance
Mathew B. Hoffman is a Shareholder based in New York, New York, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1997), New Jersey (1998), New York (1999), and Florida (2014). Educated at Emory University School of Law (J.D., 1997) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1994). Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •Board Member, KB Toys, Inc and Board of Directors. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mathew B. Hoffman
- Mathew B. Hoffman focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions, venture capital and private equity investments, PIPEs, strategic alliances, investment management, and specialty finance matters
- He represents investors and issuers on a variety of corporate finance and venture capital matters
- He counsels investment funds on legal, compliance, and fund-related matters, as well as emerging growth companies, investment funds, and other principal investors in connection with private placements, strategic alliances, joint ventures, and other corporate financing activities
- Mathew was previously General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer for Prentice Capital Management, LP, where he oversaw all legal and compliance matters concerning the firm, its funds and managed accounts
- He counseled the principals on trading and risk assessment matters
- initiated, developed, and adopted policies and procedures
- and advised the firm on formation, structure, and terms for newly developed funds
- Concentrations •Private equity •Venture capital •Investment management The attorney is providing legal services through and affiliated with Greenberg Traurig, LLP, a New York Limited Liability Partnership
- Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome
- Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, 2025-2026
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Mathew B. Hoffman's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mathew B. Hoffman handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Business & Corporate Law in New York
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Mergers & Acquisitions in New York
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Insurance Law in New York
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Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
New York Courts and Legal Process
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Mathew B. Hoffman
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Mathew B. Hoffman's practice in the field of business, m&a, and insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mathew B. Hoffman brings 29+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Georgia, New Jersey, and New York, Mathew B. Hoffman can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, m&a, and insurance, Mathew B. Hoffman can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Mathew B. Hoffman attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Mathew B. Hoffman Handles in New York
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