Matthew C. Hug is a graduate of Albany Law School (summa cum laude) as well as a graduate of the State University of New York at Albany (M.A. U.S. History; B.A. U.S. History).

Prior to opening this practice, Mr. Hug served as an Appellate Court Attorney with the New York State Appellate Division, Third Judicial Department.  Following his tenure with the court, in 2005, Mr. Hug opened this law office.  Since that time, Mr. Hug has represented individuals, businesses and not-for-profit organizations in a wide variety of legal concentrations.  The practice has a focus on appellate law, criminal law and municipal/Article 78, though the practice also offers representation in real estate law, business law, estate planning and zoning/land use.

In 2006, Mr. Hug was appointed as counsel for the Town of North Greenbush Industrial Development Agency. 

In 2008, Mr. Hug was also appointed as counsel to the Town of North Greenbush Planning Board as well as the Zoning Board of Appeals, posts he continues to serve to the present.

Memberships and Associations

National Association of Criminal Law Defenders

North Greenbush Business and Professional Association, President (2006-2008)

Published cases include:

• People v. Scott Weaver, NY Court of Appeals (May 12, 2009)
• People v. Tyrone Maye, NY Court of Appeals (Feb. 12, 2009)
• McCaffrey v. Town of East Fishkill, Appellate Division, Second Dept. (Mar. 27, 2007)
• Matter of McGovern v. McGovern, Appellate Division, Third Dept. (Jan. 8, 2009)
• Matter of Ross v. Sperow, Appellate Division, Third Dept. (Dec. 24, 2008)
• People v. Victor Moore, Appellate Division, Third Dept. (Feb. 19, 2009)
• People v. Lee Hall, Appellate Division, Third Dept. (June 7, 2007)
• People v. David Clark, Appellate Division, Third Dept. (June 22, 2006)
• Matter of Rivera v. Tomaino, Appellate Division, Third Dept. (Dec. 27, 2007)
• People v. Ricky Lee Carter, Appellate Division, Third. Dept. (May 8, 2008)
• Matter of Loriann Q. v. Frank R., Appellate Division, Third Dept. (July 3, 2008)
• Matter of Kayla F. v. Otsego County DSS, Appellate Division, Third Dept. (Apr. 12, 2007)