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Matthew Roy Kessler
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Biography
Attorney Kessler was born in Bloomsburg, PA and was subsequently raised in the small town of Millville, PA in North Central Pennsylvania. Following high school, Attorney Kessler attended The Pennsylvania State University where he graduated in 1995. Following his undergraduate studies, Attorney Kessler attended Widener University School of Law where he earned his J.D. in December of 1997. Thereafter, Attorney Kessler took the Pennsylvania Bar Exam and was admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in May of 1998.
Since graduating from law school, Attorney Kessler has been actively practicing law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania representing clients with regard to a wide variety of issues. More specifically, prior to forming the Law Offices of Matthew R. Kessler, L.L.C., Attorney Kessler worked for the law firm of O'Brien & Ryan, L.L.P., located in Plymouth Meeting, PA, as lead trial counsel in medical malpractice cases venued in Southeastern and Central Pennsylvania. Attorney Kessler successfully represented numerous Philadelphia hospitals, physician practice groups, nursing homes and doctors in medical malpractice actions. In fact, Attorney Kessler was one of four attorneys from O'Brien & Ryan, L.L.P. to be featured in an article published in the Legal Intelligencer (the prominent legal journal for the Philadelphia area) for obtaining a favorable verdict for an emergency medicine physician who practiced at Roxborough Memorial Medical Center.
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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 27 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1998
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Location
Law Offices of Matthew R. Kessler, L.L.C.
1008 Benjamin Franklin Highway West, Douglassville, PA, 19518
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Divorce & Separation
Posted by Paul | April 13, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Unsatisfied
I hired Matt in 2020 for a devourse, he is a paper tiger and folded under pressure. He ended up quitting my case 2 years in and left me hanging. Terrible lawyer is my opinion.
Matthew Roy Kessler's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known Attorney Kessler for many years. He is knowledgeable, professional, and a hard working advocate for his clients. I have referred many clients to him for Personal Injury and Estate work and all have been pleased."
"Matt and I have worked together on several cases, and I highly recommend him for legal services in various areas such as divorce and family law, estate planning, personal injury actions and general legal concerns. He is a no nonsense attorney and extremely competent."
"I have known Matt Kessler for a number of years now and have found him to be knowledgeable, smart, and diligent. He genuinely tries to be a zealous advocate for his clients."
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"I regularly read Mr. Kessler's responses to legal questions on the Avvo forum. His professional instincts are spot-on, and his answers show intelligence, compassion and experience. I heartily endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I am currently opposing counsel to a case with Matt. I find him to be a diligent attorney who works hard for his clients, and is very easy to get along with. In the Domestic area of law, it is a nice change to be opposed by another lawyer who handles himself with dignity at all time."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Attorney Kessler for over 15 years and I know him to be an excellent lawyer and counselor for his clients. If you are in need of an attorney, I highly recommend him to you."
"Top-notch attorney."
"I've known Matt for many years. He's a good guy and and a great attorney. You'll be pleased with his services."
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Experience
Honors
2011
a, Berks County Bar Associationa
2007
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Work Experience
2005 - Present
Attorney - Shareholder, Law Offices of Matthew R. Kessler, L.L.C.
2000 - 2005
Attorney - Trial Counsel for Medical Malpractice Cases, O'Brien & Ryan, LLP
1998 - 1999
Attorney, Pennsylvania Medical Professional Catastrophe Loss Fund
1997 - 1997
Legal Intern, Berks County Domestic Relations Section
Associations
2014 - Present
Eastern Berks Business AlliancePast President
2013 - Present
Berks County Bar Association, Solo and Small Practice SectionMember
2013 - Present
Berks County Bar Association, Client Dispute Resolution CommitteeMember
2012 - Present
Eastern Berks Business Alliance, Inc.Vice President
2010 - Present
Berks County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2005 - Present
Berks County Bar AssociationMember
1998 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationMember
2013 - 2014
Eastern Berks Business Alliance, Inc.President
2012 - 2013
Eastern Berks Business Alliance, Inc.Past Vice President
2011 - 2012
Eastern Berks Business Alliance, Inc.Former Board of Directors
2007 - 2012
Devlin Fund for Cancer ResearchBoard of Directors
2006 - 2010
Eastern Berks Business Alliance, Inc.Past President
Sample of Legal Cases
Motor Vehicle Accident
Settled for $125,000.00
Motor Vehicle Accident
Settled case for insurance limits.
Motor Vehicle Accident
Settled for Insurance Limits
Cindy John v. Warren Cohen and Roxborough Memorial Hospital
Defense verdict in favor of Dr. Cohen (Attorney Kessler's client)
Education
1997
Widener University School of Law, Harrisburg PA
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
Pennsylvania State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2011
Getting Your House In Order - Estate Planning (Limerick, PA)
Estate Planning
2011
Getting Your House In Order - Estate Planning (Douglassville, PA)
Estate Planning
2008
Amity Crimewatch - Monthly Guest Speaker
Wills, Powers of Attorney and Living Wills
2006
Villa at Morlatton - Dementia Symposium
Powers of Attorney and Advanced Healthcare Directives (Living Wills)
2003
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital (Philadelphia) - Continuing Medical Education Seminar
Mock Medical Malpractice Trial
Publications
2004
The Legal Intelligencer
O'Brien & Ryan Wins Four Defense Verdicts
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
On the PA inheritance tax return schedule G can only one $3000 exclusion be taken?
13 Feb 2012
Q&A
Is there back child support in Pennsylvania before child support has been ordered by the court?
14 Feb 2012
Q&A
Executor of will in PA is "paid'?
10 Feb 2012