Atty. Matthew John Rizzo

Atty. Matthew John Rizzo

Matthew John Rizzo is a lawyer practicing advertising, corporate reorganization and bankruptcy, emerging companies and venture capital and 1 other area of law. Matthew received a B.S. degree from Georgetown University in 1997, and has been licensed for 24 years.

New York New York 24 yrs experience 24 year
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About Matthew John Rizzo at a glance

Matthew John Rizzo is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Sidley Austin LLP. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, m&a, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in New York (2002). Educated at Columbia School of Law (J.D., 2001) and Georgetown University (B.S., 1997). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matthew John Rizzo is a lawyer practicing advertising, corporate reorganization and bankruptcy, emerging companies and venture capital and 1 other area of law
  • Matthew received a B.S. degree from Georgetown University in 1997, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • Matthew practices at Sidley Austin LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew John Rizzo's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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Bankruptcy & Debt

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Entertainment & Sports 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

Common questions about Matthew John Rizzo

Where is Matthew John Rizzo's law office located?
Matthew John Rizzo's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Sidley Austin LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew John Rizzo handle?
Matthew John Rizzo focuses on business, bankruptcy, m&a, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Matthew John Rizzo practiced law?
Matthew John Rizzo has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Matthew John Rizzo go to law school?
Matthew John Rizzo earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.S., 1997).
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Education

J.D.
Columbia School of Law
- 2001
B.S.
Georgetown University
- 1997

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2002

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