Matthew Pickard focuses his practice in the areas of Commercial Real Estate and Business Law.
Mr. Pickard represents clients in all facets of commercial real estate transactions. His real estate clients include buyers, sellers, lenders, landlords, and property owners. Mr. Pickard provides guidance on real estate matters that include:
- Construction;
- Fair Housing Compliance;
- Financing;
- Landlord/Tenant Disputes;
- Leasing;
- Purchases;
- Refinancing; and
- Sales.
In addition, Mr. Pickard provides legal counsel to a wide range of business entities. He addresses a comprehensive scope of legal needs for businesses, including: Banking and Finance Matters, Business Formation, Business Succession Planning, Contractual Matters, Family Business Matters, Financial Transactions, Franchise Law, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Tax Planning.
Bar & Court Admissions
- State of New York
Education
- State University of New York at Buffalo, J.D.
- State University of New York at Buffalo, B.S., summa cum laude
Professional Associations
- Member, Bar Association of Erie County
Publications
- Coauthor, Athletic Event Safety: “Highlighting the Need for Greater Emergency Response Equipment and Training,” June 2024, American Bar Association’s Entertainment and Sports Lawyer Forum, Volume 40 Issue 2
