Atty. Matthew James Galvin

Atty. Matthew James Galvin

Matthew James Galvin is a lawyer practicing litigation, international litigation, maritime law. Matthew received a B.A. degree from Boston University in 1999, and has been licensed for 20 years.

New York New York 20 yrs experience 20 year
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About Matthew James Galvin at a glance

Matthew James Galvin is a litigation, maritime, and international attorney based in New York, New York. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of (2006). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 2005) and Boston University (B.A., 1999). Provides legal services in English. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Matthew James Galvin is a lawyer practicing litigation, international litigation, maritime law
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from Boston University in 1999, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Matthew practices in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew James Galvin's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

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International Law

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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

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Where is Matthew James Galvin's law office located?
Matthew James Galvin's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew James Galvin handle?
Matthew James Galvin focuses on litigation, maritime, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Matthew James Galvin practiced law?
Matthew James Galvin has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
What languages does Matthew James Galvin speak?
Matthew James Galvin provides legal services in English. Bilingual representation can be especially important when contracts, testimony, or court filings require accurate translation.
Where did Matthew James Galvin go to law school?
Matthew James Galvin earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.A., 1999).
How can I contact Matthew James Galvin for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 2005
B.A.
Boston University
- 1999

Languages

Bar Admissions

New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of
Admitted: 2006

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