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Atty. Matthew Lee Finkelstein

Atty. Matthew Lee Finkelstein

Matthew Lee Finkelstein is a lawyer practicing entertainment, copyrights, intellectual property and 4 other areas of law. Matthew Lee received a B.A. degree from Union College, and has been licensed for 22 years.

New York New York 22 yrs experience 22 year
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About Matthew Lee Finkelstein at a glance

Matthew Lee Finkelstein is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Akerman LLP. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on trademark, copyright, ip, m&a, and ip licensing. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (2004) and New York (2005). Educated at St. John's University School of Law J.D. (—) and Union College B.A. (—). Active member of American Bar Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Matthew Lee Finkelstein is a lawyer practicing entertainment, copyrights, intellectual property and 4 other areas of law
  • Matthew Lee received a B.A. degree from Union College, and has been licensed for 22 years
  • Matthew Lee practices at Akerman LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Lee Finkelstein's Areas of Practice

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

Trademark Law

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Copyright Law

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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IP Licensing

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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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Where is Matthew Lee Finkelstein's law office located?
Matthew Lee Finkelstein's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Akerman LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Lee Finkelstein handle?
Matthew Lee Finkelstein focuses on trademark, copyright, ip, m&a, ip licensing. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Matthew Lee Finkelstein practiced law?
Matthew Lee Finkelstein has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
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Education

St. John's University School of Law J.D.
- In Progress
Union College B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 2004
New York
Admitted: 2005

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