Atty. Matthew Lance Handler

Atty. Matthew Lance Handler

Matthew Handler is a Shareholder in the Real Estate Operations Group. Matthew is a seasoned litigator whose practice focuses on complex disputes related to the use and ownership of real estate.

New York New York 15 yrs experience 15 year
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About Matthew Lance Handler at a glance

Matthew Lance Handler is a Shareholder based in New York, New York, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on real estate, estate litigation, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York New Jersey (2011). Educated at Brooklyn Law School J.D. cum laude; Executive Articles Editor, Brooklyn Law Review (—) and Syracuse University B.S. magna cum laude (—). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Matthew Handler is a Shareholder in the Real Estate Operations Group
  • Matthew is a seasoned litigator whose practice focuses on complex disputes related to the use and ownership of real estate
  • Matthew represents clients through all stages of litigation, including pre-suit analysis and risk management, prosecuting and defending trial court and arbitration proceedings, and preparing briefs and presenting oral arguments to state and federal courts of appeals
  • In addition, Matthew advises real estate owners, developers, and users on a wide range of legal issues involving commercial leasing, property ownership, restrictive covenants, real estate development and financing, construction, land use, and related matters
  • Matthew also has deep experience handling fraud-based disputes and litigating claims involving fraudulent transfer and corporate veil-piercing liability
  • Concentrations •Commercial litigation •Real estate litigation •Real estate operations •Appellate practice •Commercial lease disputes •Construction disputes •Retail •Corporate veil-piercing liability •Fraud disputes The attorney is providing legal services through and affiliated with Greenberg Traurig, LLP, a New York Limited Liability Partnership
  • Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome
  • Judicial Clerkships •Hon
  • Anthony E. Porcelli, U.S
  • District Court for the Middle District of Florida •Hon
  • Paul A. Zoss, U.S
  • District Court for the Middle District of Florida Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2023 •Team Member, U.S
  • News - Best Lawyers, 'Law Firm of the Year: Litigation - Real Estate,' 2022 •Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, New York Metro Super Lawyers, “Rising Stars,” 2018-2025

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Lance Handler's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Estate & Trust Litigation

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Civil Litigation

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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 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 Lance Handler's law office located?
Matthew Lance Handler's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Greenberg Traurig, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Lance Handler handle?
Matthew Lance Handler focuses on real estate, estate litigation, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Matthew Lance Handler practiced law?
Matthew Lance Handler has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
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Education

Brooklyn Law School J.D. cum laude; Executive Articles Editor, Brooklyn Law Review
- In Progress
Syracuse University B.S. magna cum laude
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York New Jersey
Admitted: 2011

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