Atty. Matthew J. Shepherd

Atty. Matthew J. Shepherd

Matthew J. Shepherd is a lawyer practicing litigation, law firm defense, alternative dispute resolution and 6 other areas of law.

New York New York 22 yrs experience 22 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew J. Shepherd at a glance

Matthew J. Shepherd is a Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, ip, securities, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (2004), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (2005), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (2005). Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 2002) and Carnegie Mellon University (M.P.M. Carnegie, 1996). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Matthew J. Shepherd is a lawyer practicing litigation, law firm defense, alternative dispute resolution and 6 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a degree from Carnegie Mellon University in 1996, and has been licensed for 22 years
  • Matthew practices at Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew J. Shepherd's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Business & Corporate Law

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Intellectual Property

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Securities Law

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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 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

Common questions about Matthew J. Shepherd

Where is Matthew J. Shepherd's law office located?
Matthew J. Shepherd's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew J. Shepherd handle?
Matthew J. Shepherd focuses on contracts, business, ip, securities, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Matthew J. Shepherd practiced law?
Matthew J. Shepherd has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did Matthew J. Shepherd go to law school?
Matthew J. Shepherd earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (M.P.M. Carnegie, 1996).
How can I contact Matthew J. Shepherd for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University
- 2002
M.P.M. Carnegie
Carnegie Mellon University
- 1996

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2004
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 2005
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 2005

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