Atty. Matthew V. Burrows
Matt Burrows is a member of the firm’s litigation team. His practice focuses on municipal defense in civil rights litigation, business and commercial disputes, and property disputes.
Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Concord, NH
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About Matthew V. Burrows at a Glance
Matthew V. Burrows is a personal injury, business, zoning, and litigation attorney based in Concord, New Hampshire, practicing at Gallagher, Callahan & Gartrell PC. Educated at University of New Hampshire (J.D., 2013). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Land Use and Zoning (2026). Serves clients in Concord, NH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Matthew V. Burrows
- Matt Burrows is a member of the firm’s litigation team
- His practice focuses on municipal defense in civil rights litigation, business and commercial disputes, and property disputes
- Matt has successfully represented clients in litigation before every New Hampshire state court (Supreme, Superior, and District), the United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire, the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts, and the First Circuit Court of Appeals
- Based on his experience, Matt understands the complexities of the litigation process, and he works with clients to achieve their intended goals
- Matt has been selected as a top-rated civil litigation defense attorney in Concord, NH, by Super Lawyers® with a Rising Stars designation for 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020
- He was selected for inclusion in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for Concord, NH in Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
- Matt is a member of the Defense Research Institute and presently serves as Chair of the Tri-State Defense Lawyers Association, before which he was President of the New Hampshire leadership team
- He also belongs to the Webster-Batchelder American Inn of Court
- Matt is committed to the New Hampshire community, having served on the steering committee of the Associated Builders and Contractors of NH/VT Young Professionals Group, and he currently serves on the board for the Stephen Cmar ROTC Scholarship Fund
- While practicing full-time, Matt is currently an adjunct faculty member with the Daniel Webster Scholars program and also served as an adjunct professor at the UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law for two semesters, where he taught the Fundamentals of Lawyering to first-year law students
- Prior to joining Gallagher, Callahan & Gartrell, Matt clerked for two years in the New Hampshire Superior Court, serving as the senior law clerk in his final year of the clerkship
- As a law clerk for both the Superior Court’s regular docket and the Business and Commercial Dispute Docket, Matt assisted the judges in handling a wide variety of cases, including business and commercial disputes, appeals from planning board and zoning board of adjustment decisions, and civil rights litigation
- Matt graduated cum laude from the University of New Hampshire School of Law and earned his bachelor of arts, magna cum laude, from Ithaca College
- He was the editor-in-chief of the University of New Hampshire Law Review, as well as a Daniel Webster Scholar
- While in law school, Matt interned with the Honorable Robert Lynn of the New Hampshire Supreme Court
- Matt is admitted to practice in the state and federal courts of New Hampshire and Massachusetts, and the First Circuit Court of Appeals
Practice Areas Explained
Matthew V. Burrows's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew V. Burrows handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Concord.
Personal Injury in Concord
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Matthew V. Burrows is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New Hampshire →
Business & Corporate Law in Concord
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Matthew V. Burrows is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New Hampshire →
Land Use & Zoning in Concord
Matthew V. Burrows is one of 39,875 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in New Hampshire →
Civil Litigation in Concord
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Matthew V. Burrows is one of 450,750 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New Hampshire →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Concord
Practicing law in New Hampshire. Legal matters in New Hampshire are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Concord are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Hampshire state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Hampshire 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 Hampshire courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Concord Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Concord-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 Concord Choose Matthew V. Burrows
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 V. Burrows's practice in the field of personal injury, business, zoning, and litigation.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, business, and zoning, Matthew V. Burrows can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Concord
A Concord-based practice means Matthew V. Burrows 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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Common Legal Issues Matthew V. Burrows Handles in Concord
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Matthew V. Burrows has experience with under New Hampshire law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Matthew V. Burrows directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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