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Matthew John Porcaro
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Biography
Matthew Porcaro represents Social Security Disability claimants in federal court in New York, Massachusetts and throughout the region. With nearly 15 years of experience securing reversals and remands of benefit denials, he provides focused, results-driven advocacy for his clients whose applications have been denied at multiple levels of review.
Matthew Porcaro joined Seelig Law Offices in the Spring of 2013 after admission to the New York and Massachusetts State Bars.
Education
- Boston College, BA 2009
- American University, JD 2012
Bar Admissions
- Massachusetts State Courts
- New York State Courts
- District of Columbia Courts
- U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New York for 13 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Licensed in Massachusetts for 13 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 12 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Location
Seelig Law Offices, LLC
299 Broadway, Suite 1600, New York, NY, 10007
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Posted by adam | April 14, 2026 | Hired Attorney
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Matthew is an exceptional attorney who consistently is able to think outside the box and provide clear advice on a range of topics.
Matthew John Porcaro's Lawyer Endorsements
"Matt is a skilled attorney who is highly motivated and dedicated to his clients. I have enjoyed working with him on multiple occasions and I strongly recommend him."
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Experience
Honors
2025
New York Metro Rising Stars, Super Lawyers
2024
New York Metro Rising Stars, Super Lawyers
2023
New York Metro Rising Stars, Super Lawyers
2012
Senior Staff - Meritorious Service, American University International Law Review
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Associate Attorney, Seelig Law Offices, LLC
2011 - 2012
Student Attorney, American University General Practice Clinic
2010 - 2012
Legal Intern, State's Attorney's Office For Montgomery County, Maryland
2004 - 2005
Legal Intern, Law Office of Scott Consaul
Associations
2023 - Present
National Association of Disability Representatives (NADR) (Social Security)Member
Sample of Legal Cases
L.A. v. Commissioner of Social Security
Reversed and Remanded
S.D. v. Commissioner of Social Security
ALJ was reversed and case was remanded for further proceedings
Y.M v. Commissioner of Social Security
Won a remand
R.O. v. Commissioner of the Social Security Administration
The federal court vacated the previous denial and ordered a new hearing be conducted by the agency.
L.B. v. Commissioner of the Social Security Administration
After appeal to federal court, the government agreed to make a new decision at a new hearing.
S.R. v. Commissioner of the Social Security Administration
The U.S. District Court Judge adopted the recommendation by the Magistrate Judge that the application be remanded to the agency for new decision.
Disability Discrimination in Employment - New York City agency
After legal intervention, Client was restored to full duty.
Employment Discrimination in Hiring - New York City agency
After legal intervention, the Department hired the applicant.
Education
2012
American University, Washington College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2009
Boston College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2026
Porcaro Federal Appeals Blog
Filing Social Security Appeals
Languages
English
Activity
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