Construction, insurance, and civil rights attorney licensed in New York and New Jersey — advising construction companies, corporate entities, and individuals on risk management, litigation, and Constitutional claims.
Matthew H. Herlihy is the founder of Herlihy LLP, established in 2022 to provide counsel to construction companies, building ownership and management companies, and non-profit corporations. Having grown up in the construction industry — his father has operated a plumbing contracting company in Westchester County for over 40 years — Matthew brings first-hand understanding of the operational challenges construction companies face, particularly in the State of New York.
Matthew routinely advises corporate clients on insurance coverage and policy structuring, liability assessments, and risk management related to ongoing or pending claims and litigated matters. He has helped clients restructure their insurance programs, streamline coverage to provide greater litigation autonomy, and reduce costly premiums. Matthew has also spearheaded the formation of captive insurance programs as an alternative to traditional insurance arrangements.
An accomplished litigator, Matthew spent several years at the Bronx County District Attorney's Office, where he tried numerous cases to verdict, presented over 100 cases to the Grand Jury, and conducted dozens of suppression hearings. Drawing on that background, he has litigated matters involving Constitutional violations, false arrest, malicious prosecution, civil rights law, and due process — representing clients from a wide range of backgrounds and professions.
Prior to founding Herlihy LLP, Matthew handled civil defense matters for some of the most prominent companies in the country, including automotive, labor and construction, commercial and contract, insurance coverage, and high-exposure subrogation matters.
From 2022 through 2026, Matthew has been selected each year for the Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers — Rising Stars for the New York City Metro Region, a distinction awarded to fewer than 2.5% of attorneys in New York State.
Bar & Court Admissions
- New York Bar
- New Jersey Bar
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Education
- Pace University School of Law | J.D., 2013
- Pace University | B.A., Political Science, 2010