Admissions
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Education
Villanova University School of Law, J.D.
Villanova University, M.B.A.
The George Washington University, B.B.A.
Memberships
American Bar Association
National Association of Bond Lawyers
Government Finance Officers Association
County Finance Officers Association
Publication and Speaking Engagements
Multiple speaking engagements on behalf of:
- League of Municipalities
- New Jersey Government Finance Officers
- County Finance Officers
- Institute for Professional Development
- New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants
- Registered Municpal Accountants Association
- Municipal Clerks' Association of New Jersey
Biography
Matthew Jessup works primarily on a broad array of public finance transactions and redevelopment projects. He represents countless municipal, county and authority issuers issuing hundreds of millions of dollars of general obligation and revenue bonds and notes. He helps craft innovative financings to solve complex municipal problems, including the first competitive sale of capital appreciation bonds in New Jersey.
Matthew works to bridge the private sector need for money to complete community-invigorating projects with public sector financing, including through the issuance of payment-in-lieu-of tax bonds to finance redevelopment projects. Matthew annually represents numerous municipalities, municipal utilities authorities and sewerage authorities in obtaining low-interest financing through the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank Financing Program.
Matthew counsels municipalities on economic revitalization of underutilized properties through redevelopment. He assists municipalities in identifying redevelopment opportunities, designating areas in need of redevelopment, adopting redevelopment plans, selecting developers and negotiating redevelopment and financial agreements. Matthew utilizes his public finance experience to identify and solve unique financial challenges in redevelopment projects. He also represents municipalities, counties, authorities and developers in connection with the construction and financing of renewable energy projects on public and private lands.
Matthew also spends a significant amount of time counseling municipalities and counties on budget issues, changes in law, post-bond issuance compliance and other issues impacting New Jersey municipalities. He is a frequent panelist at seminars sponsored by the New Jersey League of Municipalities, the Government Finance Officers Association and the Institute for Professional Development, and has authored articles for various publications.
News
World Water Day
This World Water Day, we recognize the critical work that our municipal and county utility authority clients and our municipal water utility clients are doing to ensure safe, reliable water for New Jersey communities.
Transforming Dunellen: A New Era for the Borough
Congratulations to Mayor Jason Cilento, MPA and the entire Borough of Dunellen for their proactive, balanced approach to redevelopment. After more than two decades of planning and collaboration, Dunellen is enjoying 450 new housing units, retail spaces, and a renewed sense of community.
Freehold Fire District Awarded $290K Bond Under Matt Jessup's Guidance
First responders are essential to a fire district’s operations, but behind the scenes, smart financial planning keeps services running and the community safe. We’re proud to highlight Matthew Jessup's recent work with Freehold Township Fire District No. 1 to secure a $290K bond issuance. Thanks to this funding, Freehold Township will receive more resources to help them meet their emergency response needs and provide a safer community.
How Do Municipal Bonds Work?
Ever wonder how your city pays for large-scale projects like new schools or repaired roads?
The Nell at Dunellen Station Recognized with a New Jersey Future Smart Growth Award
Congratulations to The Nell at Dunellen Station for being recognized with a New Jersey Future Smart Growth Award! This prestigious award recognizes projects that exemplify the principles of sustainable development.
Municipality Responsibilities Under NJ's New Affordable Housing Bill
If you’re wondering just how much affordable housing New Jersey towns will be required to zone for, build, convert or renovate under the state’s new bill, you’re not alone.
MS&B Project Update: Long Awaited Haddonfield Redevelopment Project Moves Forward
The path to successful redevelopment is not always an easy one. The Borough of Haddonfield knows a thing or two about challenging redevelopment. The Borough has been trying to redevelop a gateway property since the early 2000s.
Haddonfield Designates Woodmont Properties as a Conditional Developer for Downtown Parcel
Haddonfield has designated Woodmont Properties as a conditional developer for a downtown parcel.
Gateway Development Commission (GDC) has announced that it submitted all documents required by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to reach a Full-Funding Grant Agreement for the Hudson Tunnel Project.
Gateway Development Commission (GDC) has announced that it submitted all documents required by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to reach a Full-Funding Grant Agreement for the Hudson Tunnel Project.