Matthew Ritter practices in the area of public finance and municipal law. While attending the University of Connecticut School of Law, Matthew was an Editorial Board Member of the Connecticut Law Review. His experience includes a summer internship with the Honorable Judge C. Ian McLachlan.
In November of 2010, Matthew was elected to serve as State Representative for the 1st Assembly District representing parts of Hartford and Bloomfield.
In 2007, Matthew was elected to Hartford, Connecticut's Court of Common Council and received the most votes in the Hartford Municipal election.
- Listed as a Connecticut Super Lawyer Rising Star®: Bonds/Government Finance; 2011
- First Year Evening Division Representation
- CALI Excellence Award for Class Performance in Environmental Law (Spring of 2006); International Human Rights (Summer of 2006); Cities and Suburbs (Fall 2006); Legislative Process (Spring of 2007); and Disability Discrimination (Spring of 2007)
- Connecticut Bar Association: Legislative Liason for the Young Lawyers Section (2008-2009); Municipal Law Committee Co-Chair (2009-Present)
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford, Board of Directors
- St. Francis Hospital: Corporator
Purchase and Redevelopment of Approximately 400 Acres of Property in the Town of Preston, Connecticut
Represented the Town of Preston in its purchase of approximately 400 acres of real estate in Preston, Connecticut comprising the site of the former Norwich State Hospital. The Town intends to redevelop the property for productive use. Significant environmental issues are to be addressed during the redevelopment process.