Atty. Matthew Naparty
Matthew Naparty is an owner and managing partner of Mauro Lilling Naparty LLP. He is routinely called upon for his appellate expertise in high-exposure and complex cases by major insurance companies, corporations, hospitals, individuals and other attorneys.
Appellate Practice Attorney · Serving Woodbury, NY · 25+ Years Experience
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About Matthew Naparty at a Glance
Matthew Naparty is a Principal based in Woodbury, New York, practicing at Mauro Lilling Naparty LLP. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on appellate. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (2001), U.S. District Court District of New Jersey (2001), New York (2002), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (2006). Educated at St. John's University School of Law J.D. (—) and Brooklyn College of the City University of New York B.S. (—). Active member of Appointed Member, NYSBA Committee on Courts of Appellate Jurisdiction. Serves clients in Woodbury, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Matthew Naparty
- Matthew Naparty is an owner and managing partner of Mauro Lilling Naparty LLP. He is routinely called upon for his appellate expertise in high-exposure and complex cases by major insurance companies, corporations, hospitals, individuals and other attorneys
- Since joining MLN in 2001, he has handled hundreds of significant motions and appeals in State and Federal Courts and is noted for several important decisions in the areas of medical malpractice, labor law and premises liability, including Beato v
- Cosmopolitan Associates, LLC (2010) (limiting landowners liability for attack on premises and setting aside $6.75 million verdict and dismissing complaint)
- Cohen v
- Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, 11 N.Y.3d 823 (2008)(limiting liability under Scaffold Law)
- Elias v
- Bash (2008) (limiting duty owed by consulting physicians)
- Miraglia v
- H&L Holding Corp. (2007) ($75 million pain and suffering award ultimately reduced to $10 million)
- and Espinal v
- Melville Snow Contractors, Inc., 98 N.Y.2d 136 (2002) (defining and limiting scope of snow removal contractor’s liability)
- Mr. Naparty also submitted an amicus curaie brief to the New York Court of Appeals on behalf of a Suffolk County Legislator in the landmark case Skelos v
- Paterson (holding that Governor Paterson had authority to fill vacancy in office of Lieutenant-Governor by appointment)
- In addition to briefing and arguing appeals, Mr. Naparty chairs the firm’s Active Trial Monitoring Program where, unlike other monitoring counsel, MLN actively “partners” with and assists trial counsel in developing the overall trial strategy, preserving the record, making motions and providing an objective appellate perspective
- Prior to joining MLN, Mr. Naparty worked in various capacities for the New York State Appellate Division, Second Department
- He has published on various topics relating to his practice and frequently educates industry professionals through lectures and seminars
- In 2011, Mr. Naparty received Long Island Business News’ coveted “40 Under 40” award, the publication’s annual salute to 40 professionally rising individuals under the age of 40
- He was selected by Super Lawyers for inclusion on the 2011 New York Rising Stars list
- And he is an appointed member of the New York State Bar Association’s Committee on Courts of Appellate Jurisdiction
- Mr. Naparty earned his Juris Doctorate, dean’s list, from St. John’s University and his Bachelor of Science from Brooklyn College
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Matthew Naparty's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew Naparty handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Woodbury.
Appellate Practice in Woodbury
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Woodbury
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 Woodbury 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 venue, 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.
Woodbury Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Woodbury-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Woodbury Choose Matthew Naparty
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Matthew Naparty's practice in the field of appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Matthew Naparty brings 25+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New Jersey, U.S. District Court District of New Jersey, and New York, Matthew Naparty can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Appellate Practice
Concentrating on appellate means Matthew Naparty's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Woodbury
A Woodbury-based practice means Matthew Naparty attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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