Atty. Matthew Gerard DeOreo

Atty. Matthew Gerard DeOreo

Matt DeOreo brings to the Law Offices of Tacopina & Seigel his years of experience as a civil litigator. After working as an associate for Judd Burstein P.C., as well as Gibbons, Del Deo, Dolan, Griffinger & Vecchione and the Law Office of Peter G.

New York New York 27 yrs experience 27 year
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About Matthew Gerard DeOreo at a glance

Matthew Gerard DeOreo is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Tacopina, Seigel & DeOreo. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in New York (1999), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1999), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1999), and Connecticut (2008). Educated at The Ohio State University (J.D., 1998) and Colgate University (B.A., 1995). Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Matt DeOreo brings to the Law Offices of Tacopina & Seigel his years of experience as a civil litigator
  • After working as an associate for Judd Burstein P.C., as well as Gibbons, Del Deo, Dolan, Griffinger & Vecchione and the Law Office of Peter G. Eikenberry, Mr. DeOreo established a position as co-head of Tacopina & Seigel’s civil division after joining the firm in early 2012
  • Prior to joining Tacopina & Seigel, Mr. DeOreo paved his way to becoming an accomplished lawyer for more than a decade
  • He was a member of a litigation team for a successful jury trial, which resulted in a $25.3 million judgment for the firm’s client based upon claims arising from breaches of personal guaranties
  • He also first-chaired a conservatorship trial and second-chaired both a trial and mediation for two cases concerning defective construction
  • Additionally, he second-chaired a six-month breach of trust trial, two ERISA trials and two labor arbitrations, all of which were successful
  • Mr. DeOreo is admitted to the New York and Connecticut state bars
  • He received his Juris Doctorate from Ohio State University College of Law in 1998 and Bachelor of Arts from Colgate University in 1995
  • He has also been a member of the Litigation Committee of the Association of the Bar of the City of New York since 2008

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Gerard DeOreo's Areas of Practice

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Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 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

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Where is Matthew Gerard DeOreo's law office located?
Matthew Gerard DeOreo's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Tacopina, Seigel & DeOreo. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Gerard DeOreo handle?
Matthew Gerard DeOreo focuses on business, litigation, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Matthew Gerard DeOreo practiced law?
Matthew Gerard DeOreo has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Matthew Gerard DeOreo go to law school?
Matthew Gerard DeOreo earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1995).
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Education

J.D.
The Ohio State University
- 1998
B.A.
Colgate University
- 1995

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1999
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1999
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1999
Connecticut
Admitted: 2008

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