About
With over 30 years of legal experience, Matthew E. Mitchell, Esq., Senior Counsel at Tully Rinckey PLLC in Buffalo, NY, has a strong background in civil cases across NY and MA. He has represented clients in various high-profile cases and has a Masters Degree in Environmental Law and Policy.
Matthew E. Mitchell, Esq. is a seasoned lawyer with more than 30 years of experience in practicing law. As Senior Counsel at Tully Rinckey PLLC in Buffalo, New York, he has successfully defended individuals, municipalities, and businesses in civil cases throughout New York State and Massachusetts. His impressive track record includes representing clients such as Consolidated Edison in multi-million dollar property damage cases, AMF Bakery Systems in asbestos litigation, and Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Institute in employment matters. One of Matthew\s key strengths lies in his ability to provide coverage opinions interpreting provisions of various policies, including comprehensive general liability, environmental, and builders risk. With a Masters Degree in Environmental Law and Policy from Vermont Law School, he has extensive experience in negotiating with state and local officials for the remediation of oil and hazardous materials releases on properties, as well as in the sale and purchase of brownfields properties. In addition to his legal work, Matthew Mitchell is actively involved in his community. He served on the Town of Scituate, Massachusetts Conservation Commission for two years and currently resides in his hometown of Buffalo, New York. He is passionate about coaching youth lacrosse and participating in fundraising activities for individuals in need.Legal Issues
- 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
Certificates
No Certifications
Languages
Accepted Jurisdictions
1st Circuit
New York
Since 2018
Massachusetts
Since 1988
Experience
Education
Vermont Law School
M.A. (1992) | Environmental LawGraduation year: 1992
Vermont Law School
J.D. | Environmental LawGraduation year: 1985
University of New Hampshire School of Law
B.A. (1984) | Political ScienceGraduation year: 1980