Matthew J. Smith
About Matthew J. Smith
Matthew J. Smith is a lawyer based in Philadelphia, PA and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Matthew J. Smith is recognized in the following practice area:
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: Saul Ewing LLP
Education: Widener University – Delaware Law School, J.D., graduated 2012
Location: Philadelphia, PA
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