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Matthew J. Simone is a partner at the law firm of Gerstenzang, Sills, Cohn & Gerstenzang. He received his Bachelor’s Degree from Binghamton University in 2010 and graduated from Albany Law School in 2013. During Matthew’s tenure at Binghamton University, he majored in financial management, was a Division 1 Scholarship Athlete and captain of the baseball team in his senior year. In law school, Matthew interned at the Schenectady County Public Defender’s Office and the Albany County District Attorney’s Office. Prior to joining the firm, Matthew was an associate attorney at a local firm where he practiced in the areas of DWI...

Two principles guide how I practice law: (1) the value of services should always exceed cost; and (2) a business lawyer should be proactive in supporting their client’s success.

A good business lawyer will be proficient at contract reviews and due diligence exercises; a great business lawyer, however, helps their clients achieve success whether that means finding investors, growth opportunities, strategic partners, etc. I measure success only after proving my value and gaining the client’s confidence – as one of my law professors said, "by becoming a trusted advisor."

I have been retained by clients of...