Matthew J. Letten

Matthew "Matt" Letten, a litigator, represents clients in complex business and real estate disputes in federal and state courts and arbitrations. He has substantial experience providing pre-litigation counseling and representing both plaintiffs and defendants in disputes involving allegations of breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, unfair trade practices and land use issues. Matt has advised clients in many industries, including financial services, aerospace, manufacturing, real estate and healthcare. Clients rely on Matt to handle novel and unsettled legal issues. He has briefed numerous appeals in state and federal appellate courts and argued appeals in both the Second Circuit and the Connecticut Supreme Court.

In addition to his work as a litigator, Matt also helps clients respond to and resolve criminal, civil and regulatory investigations brought by federal and state agencies. He regularly defends businesses in government investigations and related litigation involving alleged violations of the False Claims Act (FCA).

Following graduation from Yale Law School, Matt served as a law clerk for the Honorable Thomas L. Ambro of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and the Honorable Paul S. Diamond of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Before joining Day Pitney, Matt practiced law for several years at an international law firm in Washington, DC.