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Richard G. Baldwin
Joel G. Beckman
Kevin J. Conroy
Deborah H. Dodge
Joshua E. Goldstein
Nina S. Hirsch
Andrew J. Husick
Christine M. Kingston
Patrick L. Marinaro
William C. Nystrom
Michael Paris
Matthew Schwartz
Kileigh Stranahan

Matthew Schwartz

Snapshot

Matthew is an associate with experience in commercial litigation, including bankruptcy and receivership matters.  Prior to working at NBP, Matthew gained practical experience arguing motions in state and federal courts throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island.  At NBP, Matthew has focused his practice on representing victims of sophisticated financial fraud.  Prior to attending law school, Matthew worked as a forensic litigation consultant where he provided expert forensic accounting and valuation services used by clients in both litigation matters and internal investigations.  Matthew’s former experience as a certified fraud examiner provides him with a unique perspective and approach on cases with complex financial backgrounds, as it allows him to work through the details of complicated financial instruments and fraudulent schemes as well as understand the preparation process and perspective of expert witnesses.

During law school, Matthew worked at the Securities and Exchange Commission as part of their Summer Honors Program and in the Financial Litigation Unit of the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts.  Prior to entering private practice, Matthew worked as a Special Assistant Attorney General in the Administrative Law Division under Attorney General Maura Healey.  As a Special Assistant Attorney General, Matthew worked to defend appeals of decisions made by state agencies, implement the Attorney General’s policy objectives and determine constitutionality of ballot initiatives.

 

Performance

  • Represented investors in suit in multiple jurisdictions against investment fund administrator, auditors and valuation specialist for claims arising from one of the country’s largest Ponzi schemes.
  • Represented limited partnership in suit against bank acting as clearing broker for a hedge fund accused of defrauding investors.
  • Part of team tasked with advising Attorney General Maura Healy on the constitutionality of Massachusetts voter referendums such as the millionaire tax and on proposed legislation such as the death with dignity bill.
  • Represented Massachusetts in appellate proceedings defending decisions made by the Department of Children and Families.
  • Represented creditors in Rhode Island receivership and bankruptcy proceedings.
  • Represented and advised financial institutions in breach of contract disputes.
  • Represented insurance companies in negligence subrogation cases.
  • Advised Massachusetts employers regarding claims brought for violations of state and federal labor laws.

 

Credentials

Matthew received his Juris Doctor in 2017 from the Boston University School of Law, where he served on the Editorial Board of the Review of Banking and Financial Law.  Matthew received his bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Lehigh University in 2010.

 

Professional Activities/Affiliations

Matthew is admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts, the State of Rhode Island, and the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island.

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