Matthew V. Ferdon, Esq.

* ********* *****, ***** *****, NY 11790

631-***-****

acbpip@r.postjobfree.com

ADMISSION and EDUCATION:

**Admitted to practice law in the State of New York

Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY

Juris Doctor - May, 2012

Activities: Journal of International Business and Law, Articles Editor

Hofstra Law Business Law Society, Vice President 2010-2011

State University of New York at Albany, Albany, NY

Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and History - May, 2006

EXPERIENCE:

Busell & Stier, PLLC, Great Neck, NY

Law Clerk/Associate Attorney, March 2013 - December 2013

Trust and estates, real estate and elder law. Commenced and oversaw all

aspects of probate and administration of estates, informal accountings and

judicial accountings by corresponding with clients, interpreting trust and

will provisions, attending citation hearings and addressing all other

issues necessary to assist fiduciary with estate matters.

Law Office of R. David Marquez, PC, Hempstead, NY

Law Clerk, September, 2012 - November 2012

Residential foreclosure defense. Drafted answers, affidavits, motions to

vacate, motions to dismiss, motions to reargue and other persuasive briefs

on behalf of clients seeking to avoid foreclosure of their homes.

Bashian & Papantoniou, PC, Garden City, NY

Law Clerk, September, 2011 - May, 2012

Commercial litigation and transactional agreements. Conducted legal

research, drafted answers, motions, affidavits, affirmations and other

documents in preparation for commercial litigation. Researched a variety of

business matters relating to bankruptcy, business formation, real estate

issues and transactional agreements.

Jaffe & Koumourdas, LLP, New York, NY

Legal Intern, January, 2011 - August, 2011

Drafted answers, motions, orders to show cause on behalf of a small NYC

based automobile insurance company litigating no-fault auto insurance

cases. Observed staff attorneys negotiate settlements and argue procedural

motions in civil court. Assisted in conducting examinations under oath,

organized documents in preparation for trial, and observed jury selection.

Queens Legal Services, Jamaica, NY

Legal Intern, May, 2010 - August, 2010

Assisted staff attorneys in litigating cases in Queens Housing Court and

Queens Supreme Court, focusing on defending low-income tenants faced with

immediate eviction in holdover and non-payment actions. Researched and

prepared Article 78 petitions against NYC Housing Authority to reinstate

wrongfully terminated clients.

NYS Assemblyman Andrew P. Raia, Northport, NY

Legislative Aide, June, 2006 - August, 2009

Introduced and tracked legislation. Oversaw all correspondence. Represented

the Assemblyman at community events, public hearings and taskforce

meetings. Researched legislative issues and assisted residents with local

government issues. Organized charity initiatives such as Toys-for-Tots,

coat drives and food collection in conjunction with Island Harvest.

AWARDS and HONORS:

30 under 30 Outstanding Young Professional

Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce, May 2009

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