Attorney/Legal - Trust and Estate
Matthew Klieger embarked on his legal journey at a prestigious New York law firm specializing in complex commercial litigation. Representing a diverse clientele, from corporate giants to individual entrepreneurs, he quickly garnered extensive experience across various legal spheres. Harnessing his entrepreneurial drive, Matthew co-founded Barton & Klieger, P.C., where he served as a Partner for nearly a decade. This venture was a springboard for his subsequent endeavor—establishing his practice, Klieger Law Group, P.C., focusing on estate planning, elder law, and related fields.
In New York, where he is a certified attorney, his practice spans crucial legal services such as estate planning, elder law, managing estates and probate, protecting assets, and advising family-owned businesses. His advisory role often extends beyond his firm, as he frequently shares his estate and trust management knowledge with financial experts and real estate professionals, tackling sophisticated estate and tax planning challenges.
As a certified attorney in the State of New York, Matthew's current practice encompasses various legal areas, including estate planning, elder law, probate, asset protection, and business planning for closely held companies. His expertise extends beyond the courtroom; he frequently shares his knowledge through speaking engagements on estate and trust matters and collaborates with financial planners, banking executives, and real estate firms on intricate estate and tax issues.
His academic journey culminated at Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsburg Law Center, where he excelled and earned recognition with several prestigious awards, including the Nathan Burkan Memorial Competition Award. United States Senator Robert Mendez further acknowledged his commitment to excellence.Throughout his career, He has focused on pivotal legal areas such as wills and trusts, estate planning significance, debunking estate planning myths, Medicaid planning, asset protection, and probate avoidance.
His expertise has assisted clients with substantial assets, reaching values of up to $100 million. Despite the demands of his profession, Matthew prioritizes his well-being, finding solace and rejuvenation through fitness and hiking.