Matthew specializes in public sector labor law, representing police officers, firefighters, and other public employees in internal investigations, disciplinary and termination proceedings, grievances, arbitrations, civil litigation, and collective bargaining. In addition to his legal experience, Matthew draws from his background in law enforcement and investigations to fight for his clients. He served as a police officer in NYPD’s 67th Precinct in East Flatbush, Brooklyn. He was also an investigator for the City of New York and a legal intern at the U.S. Attorney’s Office in D.C.

Prior to joining Messing, Adam & Jasmine, Matthew spent his legal career representing large, corporate clients in firms with a global presence. Over time, he realized that his corporate practice was too impersonal for his taste, and he desired a more dynamic career with a strong, human element. He is thrilled to find the perfect fit at Messing Adam & Jasmine, with its focus on working closely with unions and dedicated public sector employees.

Co-author with Gary M. Messing, “Danger: Personal Communications at Work Are Not Private,” PORAC Law Enforcement News (March 2022)

Co-author with Gary M. Messing, “U.S. Supreme Court Overturns Former Police Officer’s Conviction for Misuse of Computerized Law Enforcement Records,” PORAC Law Enforcement News (December 2021)

Co-author with Gary Messing, “Legal Watch: Massive Amounts of Compulsory Overtime Create Unsafe Working Conditions at CAL FIRE,” The CAL FIRE Local 2881 Fire Front (Summer 2021)

Co-author with Gregg Adam, “Federal Appeals Court Upholds Officers’ First Amendment Right,” PORAC Law Enforcement News (March 2021)

“PERB Decisions Reflect Willingness to Pursue Stronger Remedial Measures,” PORAC Law Enforcement News (December 2020)

“Right to Representation Extends to Written Statements,” PORAC Law Enforcement News (October 2019)

Co-author with Gary Messing, “Relying Upon the MOU’s Entire Agreement Clause Local 2881 Reverses RRU’s Change in Overtime Policy,” The CAL FIRE Local 2881 Fire Front (Fall 2019)

Co-author with Gary Messing, “PERB Recognizes Expanded Rights to Representation Beyond ‘Investigatory’ Interviews,” The CAL FIRE Local 2881 Fire Front (Summer 2019)

“Your Right to Representation Extends to Written Statements,” PORAC Law Enforcement News (May 2019)

Co-author with Gregg Adam, “Anti-Labor Forces Seek to Use Janus Ruling to End Exclusive Representation,” PORAC Law Enforcement News (March 2019)

Co-author with Wendi J. Berkowitz, “Supreme Court Reverses Denial of Qualified Immunity in Excessive-Force Case,” PORAC Law Enforcement News (February 2019)

Contributing author to The Labor Beat, Messing Adam & Jasmine’s periodic publication and alerts highlighting topics germane to public sector labor employees