Atty. Matthew I. Root

Atty. Matthew I. Root

Matthew I. Root is a lawyer practicing taxation law, litigation.

Buffalo Buffalo 39 Years Experience 39 year
Call (716) 755-2787

Profile Summary

About Matthew I. Root at a glance

Matthew I. Root is an Off. of Chief Coun., I.R.S. based in Buffalo, New York. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on tax and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1987). Educated at State University of New York at Buffalo (J.D., 1986) and State University of New York at Buffalo (B.A., 1982). Serves clients in Buffalo, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Matthew I. Root is a lawyer practicing taxation law, litigation
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1982, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Matthew practices in Buffalo, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew I. Root's Areas of Practice

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

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Civil Litigation

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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 Buffalo 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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Where is Matthew I. Root's law office located?
Matthew I. Root's law practice is located in Buffalo, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew I. Root handle?
Matthew I. Root focuses on tax, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Matthew I. Root practiced law?
Matthew I. Root has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Matthew I. Root go to law school?
Matthew I. Root earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1982).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
State University of New York at Buffalo
- 1986
B.A.
State University of New York at Buffalo
- 1982

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1987

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