After completing a Princeton University undergraduate and receiving his J.D. from the Seton Hall School of Law, Matthew practiced for several years at one of the largest regional law firms in New Jersey. Matthew then served as in-house counsel for the Olympus Corporation of the Americas and the St. Luke's University Health Network before opening his own private practice. Matthew now focuses primarily on transactional matters for his clients, handling real estate matters, business law matters, and estate planning.

Apart from his legal work, Matthew is also the pastor of a local church in Easton, Pennsylvania where he spends much of his time serving the congregation and preaching. Matthew and his wife Leslie have four children, who constantly keep them on their toes.