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Matthew D. Shwom Partner

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Matthew D. Shwom Partner

Matt Shwom manages commercial, personal injury and casualty litigation involving a wide array of clients.  In general liability matters, Matt handles cases involving vehicular negligence, supplementary under-insured motorist and uninsured motorist claims, premises liability, civil assault and property damage claims.  He has handled all aspects of litigation, from inception through verdict, in the New York State Supreme Courts for New York City and Long Island.

Matt is admitted to the bar of the State of Connecticut, the State of New York, and to the United States District Court for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York.  Matt is a member of the Nassau County Bar Association.  His articles on civil litigation have been published in The Suffolk Lawyer.   Additionally, Matt was named to Super Lawyers New York Metro Area 2021.

Matt received his Juris Doctor from Quinnipiac University School of Law, cum laude, in 1998.  He also served as an associate editor for the Quinnipiac Law Review.  In 1991, Matt received a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from the State University of New York, Buffalo State College.

In the community, Matt serves on the Board of Directors for the Frank J.  Becker Scholarship Fund.  He has also received multiple proclamations from the Nassau County Legislature in recognition of his efforts as a volunteer and coach.

Accomplishments

  • Proclamations from Nassau County Legislature in recognition of Volunteer and Coach
  • Super Lawyers, New York Metro Area 2021

Education

  • Juris Doctor Degree cum laude– Quinnipiac University of Law 1998
  • Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice – State University of New York, Buffalo State College 1991

Associations

  • Nassau County Bar Association