Atty. Matthew E Fernand

Atty. Matthew E Fernand

Matthew E Fernand is a lawyer practicing real estate, acquisition and disposition, construction and real estate development and 5 other areas of law. Matthew received a B.A. degree from Emory University in 1999, and has been licensed for 23 years.

New York New York 23 Years Experience 23 year
Call (914) 559-5783

Profile Summary

About Matthew E Fernand at a glance

Matthew E Fernand is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Sidley Austin LLP. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and m&a. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (2003) and New York (2004). Educated at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University (J.D., 2003) and Emory University (B.A., 1999). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matthew E Fernand is a lawyer practicing real estate, acquisition and disposition, construction and real estate development and 5 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from Emory University in 1999, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • Matthew practices at Sidley Austin LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew E Fernand's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

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

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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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 E Fernand

Where is Matthew E Fernand's law office located?
Matthew E Fernand's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Sidley Austin LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew E Fernand handle?
Matthew E Fernand focuses on business, real estate, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Matthew E Fernand practiced law?
Matthew E Fernand has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Matthew E Fernand go to law school?
Matthew E Fernand earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (B.A., 1999).
How can I contact Matthew E Fernand for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University
- 2003
B.A.
Emory University
- 1999

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 2003
New York
Admitted: 2004

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