About Matthew F.
Matthew F. Schwartz is a civil litigation attorney based in New York City, specializing in legal malpractice cases. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Virginia in 1988 and his Juris Doctor from Fordham University School of Law in 1991. He was admitted to the New York State Bar in 1992.
After his admission, Schwartz began his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in the Manhattan District Attorney's Office, where he gained extensive trial experience in various criminal matters. In 1995, he joined Jones Hirsch Connors & Bull, focusing on professional liability, premises liability, surety and subrogation litigation, and securities litigation. From 1996 to 2005, Schwartz worked at Siller Wilk LLP, handling many civil litigation with an emphasis on attorney malpractice. In 2005, he co-founded Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC, where he continues to practice today.
Schwartz's practice areas include civil litigation and legal malpractice. He is a member of the New York State Bar Association — Schwartz's office is located at 134 West 29th Street, Suite 1001, New York, NY 10001. He can be reached by phone at (917) 338-3879 or by fax at (212) 714-1264. For more information about Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC, visit their website at.
Please note that while this information is current as of February 22, 2026, it's advisable to verify the details through official channels. {"found_data": {"bar_number": "null", "bar_admission_year": "1992", "license_status": "Active", "death_date": "null", "firm_name": "Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC", "case_types": "Civil Litigation, Legal Malpractice", "legal_stages": "Trial, Appeal", "courts": [{"court_name": "New York State Supreme Court", "court_type": "State Trial Court", "admission_year": "1992", "state": "New York"}]}"}
