Attorney Matthew H. Lazarus

MEMBERSHIPS

Law License
Admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar – October 2009
Admitted to the Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania – December 2009

Pennsylvania Bar Association
Attorney Member – 2009

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, Philadelphia, PA
May 2007 – August 2008
Legal Intern, Bureau of Consumer Protection
Conducted legal research and analysis for purposes of drafting documents such as briefs, legal memoranda, interrogatories, and subpoenas. Interviewed and worked with witnesses regarding breach of warranty and contract cases. Participated in witness depositions for discovery purposes and evidence collection. Conducted document review, prepared complaints, counterclaims, and motions. Assisted in settlement conferences and negotiations with respondents that violated the Pennsylvania Consumer Protection Law. Created exhibits, researched relevant legal theories and organized witnesses as integral participant in consumer fraud trial.

Economic Development Company of Lancaster County, Lancaster, PA
January 2005 – June 2006
Research Assistant
Conducted specific research for executive director and three staffers regarding existing Lancaster City economic projects. Aided staff members in efforts to acquire loans for, and provide assistance to, Lancaster City small business owners. Participated in state-wide initiative funded through a grant from Team Pennsylvania Foundation which involved interviewing, gathering, and organizing information from a wide spectrum of Pennsylvania businesses. The project required close contact with other participating organizations in order to facilitate the efficient collection of information, which would be utilized for law making purposes.

YMCA , Blacksburg, VA
January – May 2004
Project Coordinator
Counseled and organized activities for disadvantaged children ages 4-14 in the YMCA after school program as component of undergraduate business leadership minor. Communicated with a culturally diverse group of people. Promoted learning, social awareness, and leadership.

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, PA
May 2003 – August 2003
Legislative Intern, for State Senator Noah W. Wenger, Majority Caucus Chair
Drafted letters and responded to individual constituents' concerns for review by Senator Wenger. Worked closely with small select staff on researching legal and legislative issues for Senator's use in formation of opinions. Represented Senator's office at press conferences, various legislative meetings, and while Senate was in session. Compiled and organized notes taken from such meetings and distributed them throughout the Senatorial office. Involved with Secret Service's securing of venue and personnel in preparation for then Vice President Cheney's arrival.

EDUCATION

Roger Williams University School of Law, Bristol, RI
Juris Doctor May 2009

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, May 2004

Minor: Business

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