During his time at the firm, Matt’s practice focused on banking, real estate, and corporate areas. He represented various financial institutions in connection with all types of real estate financing, portfolio lending, construction lending, loan syndications, and loan workouts and restructuring throughout the country. He also represented various privately held companies and developers in all aspects of real estate development including acquisitions, land, subdivisions and development, construction, leasing, and financing of a variety of projects.
Professionals The Team Behind the Results
Work Experience
- Hinckley Allen
- Partner (1978-Present)
- Associate (1972-1977)
Honors & Awards
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Best Lawyers in America® (1995-2025)
- Lawyer of the Year (2021)
- Banking and Finance Law
- Real Estate Law
- Chambers USA America's Leading Lawyers for Business in the categories of Corporate/Commercial: Banking & Finance
- Martindale-Hubbell® AV Peer Review Rating, Recipient
- Super Lawyers, Rhode Island (2007-2010, 2013-2023)
Charitable & Civic Involvement
- Billy Andrade/Brad Faxon Charities for Children, Board Member
- Providence Foundation, Board Member
- Sophia Academy, Board Member
Professional Affiliations
- American Bar Association
- American College of Real Estate Lawyers
- Rhode Island Bar Association
Bar Memberships
- Rhode Island, 1972
Publication
Borrower & Lender Issues in an Uncertain Economic Climate
The uncertain economic climate and the questionable financial status of many banking and other lending institutions (collectively, “Lenders”) should be of great concern for real estate Borrowers, particularly Borrowers having real estate…
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Hinckley Allen Attorneys Shine in 2025 Edition of Best Lawyers®
Hinckley Allen is pleased to announce that over 100 attorneys are recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers in America®, including 14 “Lawyers of the Year” and 41 “Ones to Watch.”…
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Thirty Hinckley Allen Lawyers Honored in Chambers USA 2024 for Excellence in Legal Services
Hinckley Allen is pleased to announce that 30 of our attorneys and 6 of our practices across four states have been ranked in Chambers & Partners USA Legal Guide in its annual…
Case Study
$156,000,000 Senior Secured Real Estate Loan
Hinckley Allen represented one of the nation's largest banks, in its role as Agent and Lender, in connection with a $156,000,000 loan that is secured by two high rise buildings located in…
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$40,000,000 Agented Revolving Credit Loan to three Major, National Real Estate Investment Funds
Hinckley Allen represented a major national bank, as Agent and Lender, in connection with a $40,000,000 real estate secured revolving credit loan, pursuant to which advances are calculated on a borrowing base…