Matthew J. Hentz
- Philadelphia
- mhentz@cohenseglias.com
- 267.238.4437
- Conducted legal research and drafted memoranda relating to civil litigation, contract law, and estates.
- Assisted in the development of case strategy and the preparation of legal documents, including complaints, demand letters, discovery requests, pleadings, and motions.
- Supported attorneys in client meetings, deposition preparation, and court proceedings, gaining practical litigation experience.
Matthew J. Hentz focuses his practice on construction litigation. He represents owners, general contractors and subcontractors in all aspects of business disputes, including matters of general liability and construction-related litigation issues.
Matthew previously served as a judicial extern for Magistrate Judge Elizabeth Hey of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Matthew spent a summer at Cohen Seglias working as a Summer Associate and previously worked as a Summer Law Clerk, conducting legal research and drafting memoranda in the areas of civil litigation, contract law, and estates.
Before practicing construction law full-time, Matthew taught history and U.S. politics and government. His academic and teaching background sharpened his research, writing, and analytical skills, which he now applies to complex legal issues. His experience also gives him a unique perspective and strong communication abilities that enhance his effectiveness as an attorney.
During law School, Matthew served as Articles Editor for the Villanova Law Review and worked as a teaching assistant.
- Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law, J.D.
- Marquette University, M.A.
- University of Notre Dame, B.A.
- Pennsylvania
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
