Trevor L. Mattice, Esq.
Principal & Founder
Background
Trevor's practice is focused on business and entertainment law. His experience as in-house counsel and in private practice allows him to have a unique perspective that translates to practical and effective representation. Trevor is a shepherd for his clients and works closely with each of them to advise on all matters relating to their businesses.
After law school, Trevor worked for a real estate and business firm in New York City where he handled residential and commercial property transactions, business formations, and a variety of other governance and compliance matters. From there, he transitioned to an in-house counsel position at a publicly-traded entertainment and media company with offices in New York City and Los Angeles. For several years, he learned from some of the brightest and most well-respected attorneys in the industry; each of whom had their own specialties (e.g., tax, labor and employment, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, commercial transactions, intellectual property, etc.). Trevor's experience working with different practice groups gave him the ability to issue spot on both a macro and micro level. His diverse skill-set, undeniable work-ethic, and commitment to building relationships creates a powerful formula for tackling even the most challenging legal problems.
In 2018, Trevor moved to Buffalo and began working for one of the largest law firms in the area, dealing exclusively with business matters. He then went on to establish Mattice Legal in 2020.
Education
- Mercyhurst University, B.A.
- Suffolk University Law School, J.D.
Qualifications
- Licensed New York State Attorney
Other
- 2022 Super Lawyers Rising Star (Entertainment & Sports)
- 2023 Super Lawyers Rising Star (Entertainment & Sports)
- 2024 Super Lawyers Rising Star (Entertainment & Sports)
Nicholas P. Andrews, Esq.
Associate
Background
Nicholas' practice is focused on commercial transactions and intellectual property matters. He is exceptionally detail-oriented and thorough in his approach.
Nicholas served on the Moot Court and the Alternative Dispute Resolution Boards during law school, and was honored with the 2020 Alternative Dispute Award. He was the champion in the ABA’s 2019 Region Negotiation Competition and a quarterfinalist in the ABA’s 2019 National Negotiation Competition. He was also the recipient of the Patrick Henry Award; an honor that recognizes students demonstrating high academic achievement, leadership within the legal studies arena, and dedication to the principles of life, liberty, duty, and honor.
Prior to joining Mattice Legal, Nicholas founded his own law firm to assist small businesses with transactional and intellectual property matters. He has also served on the support staff of the Judiciary Committee in the U.S. House of Representatives, volunteered for an intellectual property clinic, clerked for several local law offices, and taught undergraduate-level paralegal studies at Liberty University as an adjunct instructor.
Education
- Liberty University, B.A.
- Liberty University School of Law, J.D.
Qualifications
- Licensed New York State Attorney
Other
- 2023 Super Lawyers Rising Star (Business/Corporate)
- 2024 Super Lawyers Rising Star (Business/Corporate)
Gerard M. Meehan, Esq.
Special Counsel
Background
Gerry is well-known in the legal and sports community, particularly in Western New York and Southern Ontario. Gerry is a former professional athlete who played 12 professional seasons in the National Hockey League and affiliated clubs, including the Buffalo Sabres.
Following his athletic career, Gerry performed various roles in the local legal and sports community, first as an associate attorney, then as assistant general manager, associate counsel, and secretary to the parent company of the Buffalo Sabres, the Niagara Frontier Hockey Corporation. In his capacity as general manager of the Sabres from 1986 through 1993, then as executive vice president of sports operations 1993-95, Gerry supervised the activities of all NFHC sports operations, including the Buffalo Sabres, Buffalo Bandits, Buffalo Blizzard, Rochester Americans, and was a key member of the corporate planning group for the Crossroads Arena (now Key Bank Center). Gerry left the Sabres organization at the conclusion of the Knox ownership in 1996 to form his own sports consulting company based in Toronto. As chairman and counsel to Cardinal Sports Management Ltd., he took the lead in the founding and management of three sports organizations, Cardinal Consultants, Pointstreak Sports Technologies, and Sutton Medical Technologies, each of which created successful technological innovations required to manage sports information systems, athletes’ healthcare and tax planning for professional sports organizations.
In recent years, Gerry has focused his activities on professional athletes in their transition from competitive life to life after sports. These activities include identifying educational opportunities and legal counseling services on Social Security, Medicare, insurance and financial matters, as well as US immigration issues faced by international athletes. His practice at Mattice Legal focuses on these matters, as well as the representation of companies with innovative sports-related technology solutions.
Education
- Canisius College, B.A.
- University of Buffalo Law School, J.D.
Qualifications
- Licensed New York State Attorney
- Certified by the Law Society of Ontario (Canada) as a Foreign Legal Consultant
Other
- Visiting Professor SUNY Buffalo/SEAS, Assistant Director of Sports Analytics
Simon R. Lamb, Esq.
Special Counsel
Background
Simon is an entertainment industry veteran with over 25 years of experience discovering, developing, and amplifying artists, creative experiences, and brands. He is the current COO and General Counsel of leading Livestream studio Bulldog DM. As the former COO and General Counsel of Insomniac, Simon managed Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC), which drew 400,000 people to Las Vegas in 2015, Nocturnal Wonderland, and many other brands. While there, he was the Executive Producer of the EDC documentary film Under the Electric Sky, which premiered at Sundance and was sold to Focus Films. Prior to Insomniac, Simon had a solo law practice focusing on protecting and monetizing intellectual property assets. As a lawyer, Simon provides creative and strategic business counsel to clients across the media spectrum. Additionally, Simon is an avid entertainment business observer and critic, having written numerous articles on the arts and media for Billboard, Pollstar, LA Weekly, Surface, etc.
Education
- Occidental College, B.A.
- Southwestern Law School, J.D.
Qualifications
- Licensed California State Attorney
Other
- 2021 Billboard’s Top Music Lawyers
- 2022 Billboard’s Top Music Lawyers
Matthew J. Porcello
Paralegal
Background
Matthew is the firm’s paralegal. He has an extensive background in intellectual property law, with experience in both patent and trademark filing and prosecution. He assists the firm in providing clients with a precise and timely work-product. Matthew graduated from the University at Buffalo with a B.A. in English and a minor in Music.
Education
- University of Buffalo, B.A.