Attorney Profiles

James T. Meyer – Jim’s practice areas include Trusts & Estates, Elder Law, Real Estate, Business Law and Litigation. He has been an Arbitrator with the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD) since 1994 and represents clients in Securities Industry Arbitrations at the NASD and New York Stock Exchange. Jim has authored more than 150 legal articles for his weekly column in the Putnam County Press and has lectured on all facets of his practice areas. Jim’s professional and community service includes service as President of the Putnam County Bar Association, President of the Estate Planning Council of Putnam County, President of the Greater Chappaqua Chamber of Commerce and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Putnam Arts Council. Jim graduated from Brooklyn Law School in 1989.

Matthew S. Spencer – Matt received his JD from Pepperdine University School of Law in 1991. His primary practice areas include Real Estate, Trusts & Estates, including Estate Planning, Probate and Administration, and Guardianship matters. In May of 2010, Matt was appointed the Village Prosecutor for the Village of Irvington by the Board of Trustees. Matt has lectured for the Pace University School of Law Land Use Law Center’s continuing legal education program. Matt’s clients include the Westchester County Public Administrator. His professional and community service includes service as President of the Greater Chappaqua Chamber of Commerce, President of Business Network International’s Advanced Networkers Chapter and coaching youth sports with the Irvington Recreation Department and with the CYO.