Matthew M. "Matt" Friestedt
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2014 About Matthew M. Friestedt
Matthew M. Friestedt is a lawyer based in New York, NY and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2014. Matthew M. Friestedt is recognized in the following practice area:
- New York, New York
- Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Current Firm: Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
Education: Vanderbilt University, J.D., graduated 1998
Location: New York, NY
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