Atty. Matthew David Root

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.

New York New York 25 Years Experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

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.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew David Root's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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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 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew David Root

Where is Matthew David Root's law office located?
Matthew David Root's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Dechert LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew David Root handle?
Matthew David Root focuses on real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Matthew David Root practiced law?
Matthew David Root has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Matthew David Root go to law school?
Matthew David Root earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.A., 1997).
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Education

J.D.
Columbia Law School
- 2000
B.A.
Dartmouth College
- 1997

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2001

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