Professor Dr. Matthew O Toole

Biography

Matthew J. O'Toole teaches as an Adjunct Professor at New York University School of Law. His primary focus is on the study of unincorporated business entities such as partnerships, limited partnerships, limited liability partnerships, and limited liability companies. O'Toole's courses emphasize practical issues arising from the commercial law of partnerships, including management partnerships, agency powers of partners, fiduciary duties, and the specific duties of partners during various stages of partnership dynamics. He also explores the intricacies of limited partnerships, especially in contexts like real estate development and technology enterprises. His analysis includes the legal rights of limited partners and the control dynamics between general and limited partners, as well as a detailed examination of the structures and management forms of limited liability companies, commonly used as alternatives to closely held corporations. O'Toole's teaching provides valuable insights into the formation, operation, and dissolution of various forms of unincorporated business entities.

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