Matthew Brendan Tuohy

My former attorney, Matthew Tuohy, whom I would NEVER reccomend anyone hire has demonstrated gross professional misconduct, dereliction of duty, and behavior so egregious it has irreparably prejudiced my criminal defense and compromised my ongoing civil litigation. His actions or more accurately, his... complete failure to act warrant not only discipline but permanent disbarment. Timeline of Representation April 26, 2025: I retained Mr. Tuohy, paying him $1,500. May 1, 2025: I provided him with fully drafted motions, subpoenas, evidence preservation demands, and FOIL requests ready to be filed immediately. He filed none. June 18, 2025: I terminated him for nonperformance. June 30, 2025: I formally discharged him on the record in court. He failed to appear at his own discharge, despite being in the courthouse that day. July–August 2025: Despite repeated written demands, he has not refunded the unearned retainer and has not turned over my case file, discovery, or critical property. Specific Failures and Prejudice Nonappearance: He failed to appear at my arraignment and later missed a court date after instructing me not to come, causing a warrant to be issued and become part of my case's record, he had to recall the warrant as it was his error. he shrugged it off like it wasnt a big deal, but i had interactions with police that day and couldve been arrested for his mistake. Neglect of Filings: He ignored all motions, subpoenas, and preservation requests even though they were provided to him fully prepared. 70+ days passed with him doing absolutely nothing didnt even review the materials i sent him or acknowledge when i said i had critical material evidence for both my criminal and civil cases i needed recoveried as they were actively attempting to destroy it Communication Breakdown: He avoided actually reading any of the emails I sent him and online file access records show he NEVER EVEN OPENED the documents I sent him but he pretended like he had. He once placed a missed call but, upon learning who it was when i texted him back, he never responded. Withholding Property & Files: Despite multiple demands, he has refused to return my file, discovery, and personal property—an egregious violation of Rule 1.16(e). Failure to Refund: He has not returned the $1,500 unearned fee, a violation of Rule 1.15(c)(4). Irreparable Prejudice: His inaction deprived me of exculpatory evidence, left me without critical personal property, and prejudiced my ability to continue related civil litigation. Violations of the New York Rules of Professional Conduct (22 NYCRR Part 1200) Rule 1.1 (Competence): Inability or unwillingness to perform even basic tasks. Rule 1.3 (Diligence): Abandoning the case, missing appearances and deadlines. Rule 1.4 (Communication): Failing to keep client informed or respond to inquiries. Rule 1.15(c)(4) (Safekeeping Property): Failure to promptly refund unearned fees. Rule 1.16(e): Failure to return files and property upon termination. Rule 8.4(d): Conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice. Mr. Tuohy’s refusal to act or return my file has left me unable to hire replacement counsel and placed me at risk of judicial sanctions. This conduct is not mere negligence; it reflects malicious indifference and contempt for his professional obligations. His ongoing refusal to refund unearned fees and return my property amounts to theft.

Matt was referred by a family friend when my son got into some trouble. He does not return phone calls and he lies and spins his wheels and tells us things that are incorrect. He doesn’t respond to txts phone calls and as far as I’m concerned he has not nor is doing anything for my son. We are too fa...r in money wise to go elsewhere but be careful about hiring this attorney

Matt was referred to me by a good friend who hired him for a similar scenario as my own. Within a day of calling Matt I met with him in his office to go over the case - he immediately set expectations and from that moment forward was committed to getting me the best possible outcome for my situation.... I was in quite a bit of serious trouble and handling this case with the best care and intellect possible was crucial, as the trajectory of my life moving forward had the potential to be extremely affected in a detrimental manner by the outcome. As a first time offender with little knowledge about the legal system, it was important for me to put this in the hands of someone trustworthy and dedicated. Not only did Matt meet the expectations he transparently set with me upon meeting, he put in the time and work to exceed them. He is truly dedicated and committed to his clients and career. Although i could not help but have anxiety throughout the course of this, and fear the outcome, I don't know how I would have gotten through this without Matt and his superior expertise and drive. Additionally Matt gave me all the right recommendations to personally be productive in positively impacting the outcome of my case during the procession of ongoing court appearances and adjournments. He helped me turn this negative experience in my life into a positive in many ways. Matt worked so hard, over the course of what turned out to be about a year, to make sure this one mistake I made in my life as a young adult does not stay with me to haunt and hurt me. He genuinely cares about his clients on an individual basis, you can tell his passion fuels his drive. I cannot be more grateful for trusting him and hiring him to represent me, and I highly recommend him to anyone who needs legal representation. A million thanks to you Matt!!

I called attorney Matt Tuohy for the first legal matter that I have ever had. Matt is a superb lawyer... he was attentive, and prompt to handling my legal matter...., Matt always available to reach by phone if I had any questions... ( I of course, had many questions facing my first ordeal with ha...ving to appear to court, and Matt was there for me every step of the way.) Attorney Matt Tuohy is a dedicated, and reliable person. I highly recommend this attorney. David Suffolk County NY