Atty. Matthew James Smith

Atty. Matthew James Smith

Matthew James Smith is a lawyer practicing cooperative and condominium law, general litigations and appeals, real estate and land use law and 6 other areas of law. Matthew received a B.A. degree from Boston College, and has been licensed for 23 years.

Yonkers Yonkers 23 yrs experience 23 year
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About Matthew James Smith at a glance

Matthew James Smith is a Partner based in Yonkers, New York, practicing at Smith Buss & Jacobs, LLP. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on contracts, employment, business, real estate, and zoning. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (2003) and New York United States District Court, Southern District of New York (2004). Educated at Villanova University School of Law J.D. (—) and Boston College B.A. (—). Serands clients in Yonkers, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matthew James Smith is a lawyer practicing cooperative and condominium law, general litigations and appeals, real estate and land use law and 6 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from Boston College, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • Matthew practices at Smith Buss & Jacobs, LLP in Yonkers, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew James Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Real Estate Law

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Land Use & Zoning

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 Yonkers 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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Where is Matthew James Smith's law office located?
Matthew James Smith's law practice is located in Yonkers, New York. The firm is Smith Buss & Jacobs, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew James Smith handle?
Matthew James Smith focuses on contracts, employment, business, real estate, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Matthew James Smith practiced law?
Matthew James Smith has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
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Education

Villanova University School of Law J.D.
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Boston College B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 2003
New York United States District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 2004

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