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Atty. Matthew J. Walko

Atty. Matthew J. Walko

Member, Justinian Society. Associate Editor, Albany Law Review, 1990-1992.

Boston Boston 34 yrs experience 34 year
Call (617) 228-4403 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Matthew J. Walko at a glance

Matthew J. Walko is a Partner based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Smith Duggan Cornell & Gollub LLP. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on business, construction, slip & fall, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1992), Ohio (1993), New York (1994), and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (1996). Educated at Albany Law School of Union University (J.D., 1992) and Dartmouth College (A.B., 1989). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Massachusetts and New York Bar Associations Massachusetts Defense Lawyers Association Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Member, Justinian Society
  • Associate Editor, Albany Law Review, 1990-1992
  • Law Clerk to Judge David D. Dowd, Jr., U.S
  • District Court, Northern District of Ohio, 1993-1995

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew J. Walko's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew J. Walko 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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Construction Law

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Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

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Product Liability

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Boston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew J. Walko

Where is Matthew J. Walko's law office located?
Matthew J. Walko's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Smith Duggan Cornell & Gollub LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew J. Walko handle?
Matthew J. Walko focuses on business, construction, slip & fall, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Matthew J. Walko practiced law?
Matthew J. Walko has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Matthew J. Walko go to law school?
Matthew J. Walko earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (A.B., 1989).
How can I contact Matthew J. Walko for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Matthew J. Walko received?
Matthew J. Walko's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Albany Law School of Union University
- 1992
A.B.
Dartmouth College
- 1989

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1992
Ohio
Admitted: 1993
New York
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Admitted: 1996

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