Atty. Matthew David Root
Matthew David Root is a lawyer practicing real estate finance and investing, real estate, real estate development and leasing and 1 other area of law. Matthew received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College in 1997, and has been licensed for 25 years.
Real Estate & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 25+ Years Experience
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About Matthew David Root at a Glance
Matthew David Root is a Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Dechert LLP. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on real estate. Admitted to practice in New York (2001). Educated at Columbia Law School (J.D., 2000) and Dartmouth College (B.A., 1997). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Matthew David Root
- Matthew David Root is a lawyer practicing real estate finance and investing, real estate, real estate development and leasing and 1 other area of law
- Matthew received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College in 1997, and has been licensed for 25 years
- Matthew practices at Dechert LLP in New York, NY
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Matthew David Root's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew David Root handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Real Estate Law in New York
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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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 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
Choosing a New York-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Matthew David Root
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 Matthew David Root's practice in the field of real estate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Matthew David Root brings 25+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Real Estate Practice
Concentrating on real estate means Matthew David Root's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Matthew David Root 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 Matthew David Root Handles in New York
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