Atty. Matthew Aaron Leish

Atty. Matthew Aaron Leish

Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar, Columbia Law School. Head Writing and Research Editor, Columbia Journal of Law and Social Problems.

New York New York 28 yrs experience 28 year
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About Matthew Aaron Leish at a glance

Matthew Aaron Leish is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Miller Korzenik Sommers Rayman LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on ip, litigation, civil rights, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in New York (1998) and Florida U.S. District Court, Southern, Eastern, and Western Districts of New York U.S. District Cour (2008). Educated at Columbia University Law School (J.D., 1997) and University of Chicago (B.A., 1990). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Media & Communications Law Committee) American Bar Association New York State Bar Association (Media Law Committee, 2003-2007, The Florida Bar. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar, Columbia Law School
  • Head Writing and Research Editor, Columbia Journal of Law and Social Problems

Author

"Actual Malice Practice Guide," Media Law Resource Center (December 2006)

Co-Author

  • "In Defense of Public Trials" in Litigation, The Journal of the ABA Section of Litigation (Summer 2003)
  • "Responding to the Anonymous Cyber-Griper," ACCA Docket (May 2002)
  • "'Cyberlibel' and John Doe: The Emerging Standards For Protection Of Anonymous Speech On The Internet" in American Bar Association Tort And Insurance Practice Committee News (Winter 2001)
  • "A Selective Survey of Current Issues Facing Book and Magazine Publishers" in Internet Publishing: The Legal and Business Issues as Traditional Publishing Moves to Electronic Media, 601PLI/IP 9 (PLI, 2000)
  • "The Mayor Versus the First Amendment: Will The Fight Last A Full Fifteen Rounds?
  • Communications Lawyer (Summer 2000)
  • Speaker, "Free Speech and the Internet," ACLU of Florida Forum at the University of South Florida, Tampa, FL (August 18, 2010)
  • Speaker, "Anonymous Speech and the Internet," Florida First Amendment Foundation Sunshine Seminar at Florida A&M Law School, Orlando, FL (September 21, 2010)
  • Speaker and Panelist, "Florida's Sunshine Law," Florida First Amendment Foundation Sunshine Litigation Seminar, Tampa, FL (September 25, 2010)
  • Panelist, "If I Post This, What Can They Do To Me?
  • New Frontiers in Ethics and the First Amendment on the Internet," at the annual conference of the Entertainment, Arts & Sports Law Section of The Florida Bar (May 30, 2010)
  • Panelist, "Protecting Anonymous Posters," at The Florida Bar Media Law Conference, Florida International University College of Law (March 26, 2010)
  • Panelist, "The Law and the Media," at the Hillsborough County Bar Association's Leadership Institute program (May 6, 2009)
  • Presenter, "Libel and Privacy Law," at a Newsroom Seminar for the editorial staff of the Tampa Bay Business Journal, three-hour presentation (July 31, 2008)
  • Legal Panel of the Greater Tampa Chapter of the A.C.L.U

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Aaron Leish's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew Aaron Leish handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

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Entertainment & Sports Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew Aaron Leish

Where is Matthew Aaron Leish's law office located?
Matthew Aaron Leish's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Miller Korzenik Sommers Rayman LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Aaron Leish handle?
Matthew Aaron Leish focuses on ip, litigation, civil rights, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Matthew Aaron Leish practiced law?
Matthew Aaron Leish has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Matthew Aaron Leish go to law school?
Matthew Aaron Leish earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1990).
How can I contact Matthew Aaron Leish for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Matthew Aaron Leish received?
Matthew Aaron Leish's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Columbia University Law School
- 1997
B.A.
University of Chicago
- 1990

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1998
Florida U.S. District Court, Southern, Eastern, and Western Districts of New York U.S. District Cour
Admitted: 2008

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