McDermott Names New Partner to Litigation Team

International law firm McDermott Will & Emery LLP has announced that it has named Matthew A. Martel as a partner in its Trial Practice, based in Boston.

"Matt is a significant addition to our litigation team, bolstering our securities litigation practice," said Lazar P. Raynal, partner and Firm-wide head of McDermott's Trial Practice.  "His deep securities experience, strong litigation skills, and important client relationships make him a great fit with our existing Trial practice."

Matt represents clients in a wide variety of disputes, including corporate governance and shareholder litigation, litigation arising from mergers and acquisitions, as well as government and self-regulatory organization investigations and enforcement actions.  He also has substantial experience in litigating before bankruptcy courts, most often on behalf of bondholders and trustees. He represents both publicly and privately-held clients, as well as individuals.

"Matt is an outstanding addition to our Boston office," said Mark A. Pearlstein, partner-in-charge of McDermott's Boston office.  "He has represented clients across the financial, telecommunications and electronics industries, all of which we consider great opportunities for local growth."

Mr. Martel serves on the Board of Directors for the Massachusetts Chapter of the March of Dimes.  He has been named a "Massachusetts Rising Star" in the areas of general litigation and securities litigation by Super Lawyers magazine.

Mr. Martel is admitted to practice in Massachusetts and before the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts.  He received his J.D., magna cum laude, from The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law.