Matthew M. Nicodemo

Partner

Overview

Matthew represents clients in a variety of civil and commercial matters. He has extensive experience in litigation involving will contests, disputes between fiduciaries and beneficiaries, guardianship matters, accountings, trust interpretation and reformation, and businesses. He regularly represents clients in complex commercial litigation, including Chancery matters involving injunctive relief.

Matthew is readily available to his clients to provide personalized support and experience for their legal needs. While encouraging mutual resolution, Matthew prepares throughout the litigation process as if the case will ultimately go to trial. Matthew has successfully tried cases to conclusion before the New Jersey Chancery Division, Law Division, and Office of Administrative Law.

Following law school, Matthew served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Menelaos W. Toskos (Ret.) in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division, General Equity and Probate Part in Hackensack, NJ.

During law school, Matthew was an intern with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission as part of its Student Honors Program, where he assisted in enforcement actions related to insider trading, market manipulation, and accounting fraud.

Credentials

Education

Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law, JD
Fairfield University, BA, cum laude

Admissions

New Jersey
Pennsylvania
New York
U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
U.S. Supreme Court

Offices

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News & Insights

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11.10.2026

Press Releases

New Partner Spotlight: Matthew Nicodemo

For Matthew Nicodemo, estate and trust litigation is about more than resolving legal disputes. It’s about uncovering the facts, protecting people’s interests, and helping families navigate difficult and often sensitive situations involving the estates and trusts of loved ones. Whether addressing questions about the validity of a will, disputes involving executors or trustees, or concerns about how an estate is being administered, Matt takes an investigative and thoughtful approach to understanding each situation and positioning his clients for the best possible outcome. With a practice focused on trust, estate, and guardianship matters, Matt brings a deep understanding of this specialized area of law and a commitment to helping clients navigate complex issues with clarity and confidence. As we recognize his recent promotion to partner, we asked Matt to share what first drew him to estate and trust litigation, what people might not realize about his practice, and what becoming a partner means to him....

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Andrew Cevasco and Matthew Nicodemo Named to Bergen County Surrogate/Bar Working Group

10.05.2026

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Andrew Cevasco and Matthew Nicodemo Named to Bergen County Surrogate/Bar Working Group

Partners Andrew J. Cevasco and Matthew R. Nicodemo are serving as members of the newly established Bergen County Surrogate/Bar Working Group....

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08.11.2026

Speaking Engagements & Seminars

Evidence in Trust and Estate Litigation

Trust and estate litigation presents unique evidentiary challenges at every stage of a case, from initial client retention through trial. In this NJSBA program, Matthew Nicodemo will join fellow panelists to discuss the practical application of the New Jersey Rules of Evidence and the evidentiary issues trust and estate practitioners encounter throughout the litigation process....

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