About
David Stern is a highly experienced attorney and partner at Mathey and Stern Attorneys at Law, with a practice focused on providing personalized legal services to clients in New York, New Jersey, and Ohio. He has extensive knowledge in real estate law, finance, and estate planning, helping clients navigate complex legal issues with ease. His approach emphasizes building strong, meaningful relationships with clients to ensure their needs are met with the highest level of care and professionalism.
David’s educational journey began with earning a Bachelor of Arts from Vassar College in 2002. He then attended New York Law School, where he earned his Juris Doctor in 2007. His time at law school laid the foundation for his future career, equipping him with the skills necessary to handle various legal matters.
After law school, David’s career took a diverse path, beginning in operational real estate law with Forest City Ratner Companies. He also contributed to the development of Bloomberg Law’s legal search platform, giving him valuable experience in technology and law. When the Great Recession hit, David pivoted to finance, spending six years helping clients manage personal finances, estate planning, and taxes at First Investors and Strategies For Wealth. During this period, he also formed a small legal partnership where he drafted wills and trusts for clients in need of financial guidance.
In 2016, David Stern founded The Law Office of David Stern, where he focused on providing personal, client-centered legal services. His commitment to helping individuals led him to merge practices with Sean Mathey in 2019, creating Mathey and Stern Attorneys at Law. With his vast experience and client-first philosophy, David continues to help clients navigate legal challenges with confidence.
Law Office Affiliations
- Partner, Mathey and Stern Attorneys at Law
- Member, New York State Bar Association
- Member, New Jersey State Bar Association
- Member, Ohio State Bar Association
Licensed State
- New York
- New Jersey
- Ohio
Education
- New York Law School
Juris Doctor (JD) - Vassar College
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Awards & Badges



- Commercial Real Estate
- Residential Real Estate
- Litigation
- Trusts
- Wills And Living Wills




