Biography

Matt Alegi gets deals done. A real estate and finance attorney with deep experience in transactions, title matters, and regulatory compliance, Matt is known for a practical approach that keeps things moving and delivers results. 

Dispute resolution is a significant part of Matt’s practice as well. He represents clients in real estate and finance disputes ranging from contract and title issues to lender liability claims, working to resolve matters efficiently whether through negotiation or litigation. 

His practice centers on representing buyers, sellers, and lenders in the acquisition, sale, and financing of real estate. He also advises lenders and borrowers on problem loans, including workouts, loss mitigation strategies, and collateral issues. Matt regularly represents title insurers and insureds in complex title disputes and insurance claims, and counsels title agents, mortgage brokers, real estate brokers, and banks on compliance and day-to-day operations. 

Renewable energy is a growing part of Matt’s practice. He manages some of the largest commercial solar projects in the eastern United States, handling everything from pre-acquisition through site control, title underwriting, and closings. Through the firm’s in-house title agency, he secures solar endorsements and issues nine-figure owner’s and lender’s title insurance policies. 

At Shulman Rogers, Matt is the firm’s Vice President and General Counsel, serves on the Executive Committee and Board of Directors, and Co-Chairs the Real Estate Department. 

Matt is a Fellow of the Maryland Bar Foundation, an honor extended to just 2.5% of Maryland State Bar Association members in recognition of exceptional dedication to the profession and civic leadership. He has served as Co-Chair of the Bar Association of Montgomery County Real Estate Law Section and as Chair of the Title and Closings Committee of the Maryland State Bar Association Real Property Section. He is a regular speaker at continuing legal education programs, including the Maryland Advanced Real Property Institute

Recognition

  • The Best Lawyers in America®, 2024-2026
  • Top Commercial Real Estate Attorney, Bethesda Magazine, 2019
  • Maryland Bar Foundation, Fellow
  • VIP List, The Daily Record, 2014
  • Super Lawyers Maryland Rising Star, 2015

Professional & Community Affiliations

  • Maryland State Bar Association, Real Property Section, Member
    • Title and Closings Committee, Chair, 2013-2015
    • Section Council, Member, 2012-2015
  • Maryland State Bar Foundation, Fellow
  • Bar Association of Montgomery County, MD, Real Estate Section, Member
    • Co-Chair, 2007-2019
  • Montgomery County Bar Foundation, Bar Leader
  • Montrose Woods Association, past member, Board of Directors
  • Montgomery County Students Construction Trades Foundation, past member, Board of Directors

Publications

  • Co-author and editor, MSBA Residential Real Estate Transactions Handbook, Chapter 6 – Pre-closing Problems, February, 2024.

Seminars & Speaking Engagements

  • Keynote Speaker, “Fundamentals of Real Estate Closing in Maryland,” Lorman Education Service
  • Lecturer, “Pitfalls in Residential Practice; Short Sales, Loan Modifications, Tax Issues, Mediation, and the National Mortgage Servicing Settlement,” Maryland State Bar Association Advanced Real Property Institute
  • Lecturer, “Real Estate Closings,” Maryland State Bar Association
  • Speaker, “Liability Protection, Entity Selection and Insurance,” Investing in Real Estate, a Presentation of Wealth Strategies Group, NPC
  • Speaker, “Cancellation of Indebtedness Income and the Mortgage Debt Forgiveness Relief Act Extension: Plan for 2013,” Business Breakfast of Maryland
  • Lecturer or Moderator, Montgomery County Bar Association Real Estate Section, Over 40 educational seminars and meetings

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