Rochester, NY. Nixon Peabody LLP announced that attorney Matthew Carrigg has been selected as the new managing partner of the American Lawyer top-100 firm’s Rochester office.
Matt, who joined Nixon Peabody in 2015 as a junior associate and was elected partner in 2021, will maintain his Affordable Housing & Real Estate practice in addition to his role as office managing partner. Matt has substantial experience in all aspects of commercial real estate matters, as well as with complex financings of affordable housing developments.
As office managing partner, Matt succeeds Jared Lusk, who led the office for the past nine years. Jared will continue his practice in the firm’s Affordable Housing & Real Estate group, working on real estate development, renewable energy projects, and municipal law, including planning, zoning, and the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act.
“Matt is a consummate leader and collaborator in the Rochester office, and he embodies the best of what we strive to achieve at our firm,” said Nixon Peabody CEO and Managing Partner Stephen D. Zubiago. “Jared has steered the Rochester office through many big changes, and we’re grateful for his adept leadership over the past nine years.”
With more than 150 years serving Rochester and Upstate New York, Nixon Peabody is rooted in the region’s legacy and future. Our attorneys advise clients across a range of legal matters, including business and real estate transactions, corporate and regulatory compliance, and all types of litigation. The office works with organizations across Rochester and beyond, providing practical legal guidance tailored to the evolving needs of businesses and industries. The 2025 edition of Best Law Firms, Best Lawyers® named Nixon Peabody a Tier 1 law firm for 26 practices in the Rochester office.
“Our Rochester office is comprised of a wonderful and dedicated group of attorneys and professional staff,” said Matt. “I’ve learned a great deal watching Jared lead the office throughout his tenure, and I’m thrilled to take on this role.”
“It has been a pleasure to lead the Rochester office for the past nine years,” said Jared. “With our move into the new space complete, our team engaged and thriving, and an exciting new chapter in my personal life, it seemed like the right time to transition from the role. Matt will be an excellent leader, and I look forward to the many positive contributions he will make.”
The Best Lawyers in America® named Matt to its 2026 “Ones to Watch” list for Real Estate Law in Rochester. He earned his JD from Syracuse University College of Law and his BA, cum laude, from St. Lawrence University. Outside the office, Matt is a member of the board of the Genesee Country Village & Museum and serves on the board of the Greater Rochester Housing Partnership.
