Atty. Matthew Malfa

Atty. Matthew Malfa

Matthew Malfa is a lawyer practicing litigation, landlord and tenant. Matthew received a B.A. degree from Rutgers University-Livingston College in 1986, and has been licensed for 36 years.

Paterson Paterson 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew Malfa at a glance

Matthew Malfa is a Dep. Co. Coun., Passaic Co. Coun's. Off. based in Paterson, New Jersey. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on litigation and landlord/tenant. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1990), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1990), and District of Columbia (1992). Educated at Seton Hall University (J.D., 1990) and Rutgers University-Livingston College (B.A., 1986). Serands clients in Paterson, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matthew Malfa is a lawyer practicing litigation, landlord and tenant
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from Rutgers University-Livingston College in 1986, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Matthew practices in Paterson, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Malfa's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Landlord & Tenant

Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.

Matthew Malfa is one of 22,365 landlord/tenant attorneys indexed nationally. Browse landlord/tenant attorneys in New Jersey →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Paterson are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey 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 Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew Malfa

Where is Matthew Malfa's law office located?
Matthew Malfa's law practice is located in Paterson, New Jersey. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Malfa handle?
Matthew Malfa focuses on litigation, landlord/tenant. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Matthew Malfa practiced law?
Matthew Malfa has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Matthew Malfa go to law school?
Matthew Malfa earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A., 1986).
How can I contact Matthew Malfa for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Seton Hall University
- 1990
B.A.
Rutgers University-Livingston College
- 1986

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1990
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1992

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