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Matthew A. Pesce

Associate

mpesce@harrisbeachmurtha.com
D: (203) 653-5414  
- New Haven, CT Office
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Attorney Matthew A. Pesce
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Matthew is an experienced litigator who advises clients through all stages of litigation and works closely with them to achieve optimal outcomes by advancing insightful solutions to sophisticated legal issues.

Matthew represents clients with complex financial and litigation needs in both federal and state court in a diverse array of industries including health care, construction, retail and hospitality. Matthew’s practice centers on commercial litigation matters, including unfair trade practices (CUTPA), business torts, breach of contract actions, debtor/creditor litigation, workouts and bankruptcy litigation. Before joining Harris Beach Murtha, Matthew represented clients in a variety of complex commercial and bankruptcy-related matters in federal and state court, as well as federal and state appellate matters.

Matthew served as a law clerk for the Honorable James J. Tancredi, United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Connecticut, Hartford and for the Connecticut Appellate Court. He also was judicial extern for the Honorable Alfred V. Covello, United States District Court for the District of Connecticut. Matthew was a student intern for the United States Attorney’s Office, Civil Rights Division. While in law school, Matthew was Executive Editor of the Connecticut Insurance Law Journal.

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August 20, 2026

42 Harris Beach Murtha Lawyers Named 2027 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch honors early-career attorneys who have demonstrated outstanding professional excellence.
July 14, 2026

Harris Beach Murtha Secures $57.4 Million Prejudgment Attachment in Chapter 7 Case

The clawback litigation involved a pump manufacturer accused of fraudulently moving assets to shield them from asbestos
October 21, 2025

20 Harris Beach Murtha Attorneys Selected to 2025 Connecticut Super Lawyers and Super Lawyers: Rising Stars Lists

Each year, no more than five percent of the lawyers in the state are selected to Super Lawyers and 2.5 percent to Rising Stars.
October 9, 2024

20 Murtha Cullina Attorneys Listed Among 2024 Connecticut Super Lawyers® and Super Lawyers: Rising Stars®

Fifteen attorneys from Murtha Cullina have been selected to the 2024 Connecticut Super Lawyers® list, and five attorneys have been selected
March 28, 2024

Murtha Cullina Welcomes Associates Jaimie L. Russell and Matthew A. Pesce to Litigation Practice

Associates Jaimie L. Russell and Matthew A. Pesce have joined Murtha Cullina’s team of highly experienced litigators, continuing the firm’s
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Matthew Pesce Participating as Panelist During 2026 Northeast Bankruptcy Conference & Consumer Forum

July 13, 2026
Matt Pesce presenting at the 2026 Northeast Bankruptcy Conference and Consumer Forum.

Matthew Pesce Presenting Commercial Law and Bankruptcy Year in Review at 2026 Connecticut Legal Conference

June 2, 2026
Matthew Pesce will co-present a Commercial Law and Bankruptcy Year in Review at the 2026 CBA Legal Conference.
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Professional and Civic

  • Connecticut Bar Association
  • American Bar Association
  • American Bankruptcy Institute

Recognition

  • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America, Commercial Litigation, since 2027
  • Super Lawyers: Rising Stars, Business Litigation, since 2022
Admissions
ConnecticutNew YorkU.S. Bankruptcy Court, ConnecticutU.S. Bankruptcy Court, New York - Eastern DistrictU.S. Bankruptcy Court, New York - Southern DistrictU.S. District Court, ConnecticutU.S. District Court, New York - Eastern DistrictU.S. District Court, New York - Southern District
Education

University of Connecticut Law School

JD 
  • JD, with honors

Loyola Marymount University

BA 
  • BA in English and Philosophy

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Financial Restructuring, Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights
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Attorney Matthew A. Pesce

Matthew A. Pesce

Associate

mpesce@harrisbeachmurtha.com
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Harris Beach Murtha Attorneys at Law
Attorney Matthew A. Pesce

Matthew A. Pesce

mpesce@harrisbeachmurtha.com
D: (203) 653-5414
New Haven, CT Office

Profile

Matthew is an experienced litigator who advises clients through all stages of litigation and works closely with them to achieve optimal outcomes by advancing insightful solutions to sophisticated legal issues.

Matthew represents clients with complex financial and litigation needs in both federal and state court in a diverse array of industries including health care, construction, retail and hospitality. Matthew's practice centers on commercial litigation matters, including unfair trade practices (CUTPA), business torts, breach of contract actions, debtor/creditor litigation, workouts and bankruptcy litigation. Before joining Harris Beach Murtha, Matthew represented clients in a variety of complex commercial and bankruptcy-related matters in federal and state court, as well as federal and state appellate matters.

Matthew served as a law clerk for the Honorable James J. Tancredi, United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Connecticut, Hartford and for the Connecticut Appellate Court. He also was judicial extern for the Honorable Alfred V. Covello, United States District Court for the District of Connecticut. Matthew was a student intern for the United States Attorney's Office, Civil Rights Division. While in law school, Matthew was Executive Editor of the Connecticut Insurance Law Journal.

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Business Litigation
Financial Restructuring, Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights
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Admissions

ConnecticutNew YorkU.S. Bankruptcy Court, ConnecticutU.S. Bankruptcy Court, New York - Eastern DistrictU.S. Bankruptcy Court, New York - Southern DistrictU.S. District Court, ConnecticutU.S. District Court, New York - Eastern DistrictU.S. District Court, New York - Southern District

Distinctions

Professional and Civic

  • Connecticut Bar Association
  • American Bar Association
  • American Bankruptcy Institute

Recognition

  • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America, Commercial Litigation, since 2027
  • Super Lawyers: Rising Stars, Business Litigation, since 2022
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