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Matthew Toporowski is an experienced litigator and trial attorney. His practice is split between the areas of commercial litigation and plaintiff’s personal injury. He has represented business owners and shareholders in disputes involving breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duties, fraud, theft of trade secrets and non-compete agreements. The subject matter of these disputes is as varied as the geographic location or forum where it has occurred and has included polymers, mutual funds, hedge funds, advertising, bridal startups and more. He has represented clients before the American Arbitration Association (AAA), the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and in state and federal courts throughout New York. As a member of the Firm’s complex commercial litigation practice group and trial team, he often litigates in courts of other states as well on behalf of clients’ interstate interests.
Matt also litigates personal injury cases on behalf of individuals harmed by the negligent acts of others. This includes medical malpractice, automobile accidents and products liability issues resulting in serious injuries, traumatic brain injuries, spinal damage, nerve damage, life-altering injuries as well as wrongful death claims. As a former law clerk to the New York State Appellate Division and assistant district attorney in Albany County, Matt successfully litigates, conducts trials and defends verdicts on appeal when necessary on behalf of his clients.
Matt invests his spare time in his community. He is on the boards of the New York Capital Region Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Green Tech High Charter School. He currently serves as the President of the Ten Broeck Triangle Preservation League, the neighborhood association of the City of Albany’s second oldest neighborhood, the Ten Broeck Triangle. He completed Ironman Lake Placid in 2015, and qualified for the 70.3 Ironman World Championship in 2017.
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150 State St., Suite 504, Albany, NY, 12207
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Posted by Wayne | December 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney
I hired The Wagoner Firm to represent me in a dispute with my business partner. Without even going to court, Matt and the team advocated aggressively for me and negotiated a settlement that got me exactly what I was after and what I was owed. They were on top of things, kept me updated, were always ...
Posted by Julia | November 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney
I connected with Matt at the Wagoner Firm and he was quick to respond, helpful, and easy to talk to. He helped me justify my issues at work and reached a settlement with the opposing party without filing a lawsuit within just a few short months. I highly recommend this firm. If I am ever in need of l...
Posted by Ahmed | August 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney
I contacted Matt at The Wagoner Firm after my employer failed to hold my position while I was away serving on Active Duty. Matt was very receptive to the situation and got to work both quickly, and efficiently. Without filing any lawsuit, we quickly achieved a settlement that made me feel like justi...
Posted by Julie | April 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Matt Toporowski, from the Wagoner Firm, was the light at the end of a very long tunnel for my husband and I. We hired a large retail construction store to build a large and expensive deck. The problems started at the very beginning with this company and the construction company they outsourced the...
Posted by Matteo | March 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Matt did a great job helping me with my case in a tough situation. I would recommend him to help others as well.
"I've had the pleasure of working with Attorney Toporowski on multiple occasions and every time I am impressed with his work ethic, the zealous representation of his clients, and his personality in the courtroom. I am happy to endorse this lawyer."
"I have known Matt for several years. My first experience with him was when he was an Assistant DA, and he always comported himself with a wisdom and sensitivity beyond his years. Now, he is a fellow criminal defense attorney, and he has carried the best character traits with him, coupled with the experience to handle the challenges of defending the accused. I recommend him."
"Matt is a great attorney. He is intelligent, hard working, and excellent with clients. He is a tireless advocate, and genuinely cares about the outcome of his cases. That's rare in today's practice and what sets him apart from the competition. For those reasons, and many more, I highly recommend Matt for your commercial litigation and criminal law needs."
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2017 - Present
Senior Associate, The Wagoner Firm PLLC
2015 - 2017
Associate, Levy Konigsberg LLP
2013 - 2015
Assistant District Attorney, Albany County District Attorney's Office
2012 - 2013
Assistant District Attorney, Putnam County District Attorney
2011 - 2012
Appellate Court Attorney, Appellate Division, Third Department
Able to negotiate a misdemeanor plea, no jail time, less probation than recommended by DA. Minimum fines and revocation of license as well.
Client facing 5-15 years in prison. Argued to judge at sentencing and client received 3 1/2 years; less than DA's recommendation to court.
2011
JD - Juris Doctor
2008
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2017
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Spanish
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