Atty. Matthew Howard Decoster

Atty. Matthew Howard Decoster

Matthew Howard Decoster is a lawyer. Matthew received a B.A. degree from Carnegie Mellon University in 1992, and has been licensed for 27 years.

Brooklyn Brooklyn 27 yrs experience 27 year
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Matthew Howard Decoster is an attorney based in Brooklyn, New York. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Admitted to practice in New York (1999). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1998) and Carnegie Mellon University (B.A., 1992). Serands clients in Brooklyn, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Matthew Howard Decoster is a lawyer
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from Carnegie Mellon University in 1992, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Matthew practices in Brooklyn, NY

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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 Brooklyn 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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Matthew Howard Decoster's law practice is located in Brooklyn, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Matthew Howard Decoster has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
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Matthew Howard Decoster earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1992).
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Education

J.D.
Brooklyn Law School
- 1998
B.A.
Carnegie Mellon University
- 1992

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1999

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