Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf, LLP Announces Leadership Transition: Scott R. Matthews Appointed Managing Partner

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 31, 2025--

Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf, LLP is pleased to announce a leadership transition as Scott R. Matthews has been appointed as the firm’s new Managing Partner, succeeding Robert J. Luddy, who has led the firm with distinction since 2001.

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Under Bob’s leadership, Windels Marx has cemented its status as a premier law firm, expanding its capabilities, strengthening its reputation for excellence, and delivering outstanding results for clients. His strategic vision, commitment to innovation, and dedication to the firm’s attorneys and staff have been instrumental in shaping its success. Bob will carry on with his litigation practice, continuing to serve the firm and its clients.

Scott Matthews, who joined Windels Marx in 2004 and became a partner in 2011, has been a driving force in the firm’s growth and strategic direction. He received his J.D. from Fordham University School of Law (1999) and his B.A. from the University of Florida (1996). A dedicated advocate for his clients, Scott has demonstrated strong leadership, a deep commitment to the firm’s values, and a forward-thinking approach to legal services. His appointment as Managing Partner marks an exciting new chapter for the firm.

Reflecting on this transition, Bob Luddy shared: "It has been a privilege to serve as Managing Partner for the past 24 years. I am proud of what we have achieved together and grateful for the talented professionals who make Windels Marx an exceptional firm. I have every confidence that Scott will lead with the same dedication and integrity that have defined our success."

Scott Matthews expressed his vision for the firm’s future: "I am honored to follow in Bob’s footsteps and continue building on the strong foundation he has established. I am grateful for the support of the firm’s partners and Executive Committee and look forward to working with our talented attorneys and staff to uphold our tradition of excellence, collegiality, and client service. Together, we will continue to advance the interests of our clients and move forward with strength and purpose."

ABOUT WINDELS MARX: Windels Marx is a full service, midsize law firm headquartered in New York, New York, with offices in New Brunswick and Madison, New Jersey, and Stamford, Connecticut. The firm has in excess of 150 lawyers across more than 20 practice areas, the largest of which by volume of business are financial transactions, real estate, litigation, bankruptcy, pharmaceutical, and private client services. Learn more at www.windelsmarx.com

Scott R. Matthews has been named Managing Partner of Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf, LLP.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s motorcade took a different route than usual to the airport as he was departing Florida on Sunday due to a “suspicious object,” according to the White House.

The object, which the White House did not describe, was discovered during security sweeps in advance of Trump’s arrival at Palm Beach International Airport.

“A further investigation was warranted and the presidential motorcade route was adjusted accordingly,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement Sunday.

The president, when asked about the package by reporters, said, “I know nothing about it.”

Trump left his Palm Beach, Florida, club, Mar-a-Lago, around 6:20 p.m. for the roughly 10-minute drive to the airport, but took a circular route around the city to get there.

During the drive, police officers on motorcycles created a moving blockade for the motorcade, at one point almost colliding with the vans that accompanied Trump.

Air Force One was parked on the opposite side of the airport from where it is usually located and the lights outside the plane were turned off.

Anthony Guglielmi, the spokesman for U.S. Secret Service, said the secondary route was taken just as a precaution and that “that is standard protocol.”

President Donald Trump departs Trump International Golf Club in the presidential limousine, known as The Beast, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)