Matthew "Matt" McClellan
About Matthew McClellan
Matthew McClellan is a lawyer based in Rochester, NY and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2025. Matthew McClellan is recognized in the following practice area:
- Rochester, New York
- Banking and Finance Law
Current Firm: Phillips Lytle LLP
Education: State University of New York at Buffalo, graduated 2019
Location: Rochester, NY
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