Matthew Mitchell

Matthew Mitchell

  • Environmental Law, Employment Law, Insurance Claims ...
  • Massachusetts, New York
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Biography

With more than 30 years’ experience practicing law, Matthew E. Mitchell, Esq., Senior Counsel in the Buffalo office of Tully Rinckey PLLC, has defended individuals, municipalities, and businesses in civil cases across New York State and Massachusetts. He has represented a variety of clients, including Consolidated Edison in multi-million dollar property damage cases, AMF Bakery Systems in asbestos litigation, and Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Institute in employment matters. Matt has also defended individuals and corporations through their insurers, from auto accident personal injury claims to Superfund cost recovery actions. He has provided coverage opinions interpreting provisions of a variety of policies, including comprehensive general liability, environmental, and builders risk.

Matt has a Masters Degree in Environmental Law and Policy from Vermont Law School. He has extensive experience in assisting property owners in negotiations with state and local officials for the remediation of oil and hazardous materials releases on their properties, and in the sale and purchase of "brownfields" properties. He also has provided guidance to clients seeking wetlands permits from state agencies and municipalities, including for the reconstruction of waterfront homes damaged or destroyed by coastal storms.

Matt served on the Town of Scituate, Massachusetts Conservation Commission for two (2) years. He currently lives in his home town of Buffalo, New York, where he coaches youth lacrosse, and participates in various fundraising activities for individuals in need.

Practice Areas
Environmental Law
Employment Law
Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Insurance Claims
Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
Insurance Defense
Municipal Law
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers
ID Number: 553071
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New York
New York State Office of Court Administration
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1st Circuit
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Education
Vermont Law School
M.A. (1992) | Environmental Law
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Honors: Magna Cum Laude
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Vermont Law School
J.D. | Environmental Law
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University of New Hampshire School of Law
B.A. (1984) | Political Science
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Professional Associations
Erie County Bar Association
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Erie County Trial Lawyers Association
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Massachusetts Bar Association
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New York State Bar Association
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Contact & Map
Tully Rinckey PLLC
5488 Sheridan Drive, Suite 500
Buffalo, NY 14221
Telephone: (716) 439-4700
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday: Closed (Today)
Sunday: Closed