Assonet Business Lawyers

A native of Massachusetts, Matthew grew up in Mashpee on Cape Cod. With Kelsey & Trask, P.C., Matthew practices primarily in the area of bankruptcy, and business and civil litigation, and also handles cases involving family law, personal injury, debt collection, and conflict resolution both through the courts and through settlement. Prior to his admission to the bar, Matthew served 8 years in the United States Marine Corps, including service in Operation Enduring Freedom following the events of September 11, 2001. During his military service, Matthew received multiple awards, including two awards of the Navy and the Marine Corps Achievement...

Sole Practitioner located in Boston, MA. Twenty-five years of experience in business litigation and commercial disputes including contract disputes, real estate, construction, landlord-tenant and collection. Personal Information: Raised five children in Sudbury, MA where we have lived for twenty-one years. Former Vice Chair of Minuteman Regional Vocational High School and long time member and Religious Education instructor at Our Lady of Fatima Parish in Sudbury. Graduate of Holy Cross College and the Univ. of San Diego (JD and MBA). Retired Commander, U.S. Navy Reserves.

My firm principally represents creditors and small businesses in complex litigation cases in bankruptcy and federal courts. We regularly and expertly handle the following legal issues: • Sub-Chapter V of chapter 11 (SBRA-Small Business Reorganization Act) • COVID-19 a/k/a Coronavirus Stimulus Funding • Business Debt restructuring • Plan Formulation, Confirmation & Disclosures Statements & Balloting • Cash Collateral Motions & Budgets and Reconciliations • Valuation and Evidentiary Hearings • Proof of Claim filing and defense • Dischargeability Actions (creditor and debtor) • Preference Actions (creditor and debtor) • Priority and Administrative Debt • Motions for Relief • Equitable Subordination • Debt re-characterization • Commercial Lease Disputes • Labor Law • Corporate Entity Formation • Chapter 7, 11,...