Experience Matters. Results Count.
Matthew A. Slater is a partner at the firm and has been repeatedly selected for inclusion in Boston Magazine and Massachusetts Super Lawyers - Rising Stars for his handling of wide ranging litigation matters. Our firm has also been repeatedly included in the 100 Largest Law Firms in Massachusetts published by Lawyers Weekly. The litigators and legal professionals on our team are hand-picked based upon their shared litigation philosophies, proven track records, overall attention to detail, and proven results. At our firm, we strongly believe that experience matters and results count.
Matthew's practice areas include civil & commercial litigation, employment discrimination (MCAD claims), personal injury, motor vehicle/trucking accidents, construction litigation, and general liability claims.
Matthew practices before state and federal courts of Massachusetts, has been admitted pro hac vice in other states, and has attended and taken depositions in foreign countries.
Practice areas
Motor vehicle accidents, trucking accidents, motorcycle accidents
18 years
Employment discrimination claims and retaliation claims, including discrimination based on race, gender, pregnancy, religion, Sabbath observance, and sexual orientation.
18 years
Hostile work environment, wage claims, negotiation of severance agreements, employment policies and handbooks, compliance, employment agreements, compensation, and wrongful termination.
18 years
Business disputes, including breach of contract, noncompetition agreements, property disputes, shareholder disputes in closely held corporations, director & officer liability, and complex commercial litigation.
18 years
Car accidents, slip and falls, dog bites, defective and dangerous products, negligence, trucking accident, motor vehicle accidents, brain injuries, abuse, and wrongful death cases.
18 years
Languages spoken
English
Tentindo, Kendall, Canniff & Keefe LLP
75 Hood Park Drive
Boston, MA, 02129
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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MA | Active | 2005 | 05/30/2022 |
DC | Good Standing | 2005 | 06/08/2022 |
FL | Member in Good Standing | 2003 | 06/01/2022 |
Legal answers | 179 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Top Lawyer | Boston Magazine | 2021 |
Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2018 |
Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2017 |
Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2016 |
Top 10 Best Attorneys in Massachusetts | American Institute of Legal Counsel | 2015 |
Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2015 |
Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2014 |
Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2013 |
Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2011 |
Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2010 |
Litigation Skills Award | Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | 2002 |
Litigation Skills Award | University of Miamil School of Law | 2002 |
Department Honors | Skidmore College Government Dept. | 2000 |
Thoroughbred Award | Skidmore College | 2000 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner and Director of Litigation | Tentindo, Kendall, Canniff, Keefe LLP | 2013 - Present |
Senior Litigation Associate | D'Ambrosio Brown LLP | 2006 - 2013 |
Assistant Public Defender | Miami Dade Public Defenders Office | 2003 - 2005 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Florida Bar Association | N/A |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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University of Miami International & Comparative Law Review, 12 U. Miami Int’l & Comp. L. Rev. 151 (2004) | Trumpetting Justice: The Implications of U.S. Law and Policy for the International Rendition of Terrorists from Failed or Uncooperative States | 2004 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Miami School of Law | J.D. | 2003 |
Skidmore College | B.A. | 2000 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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TKCK Annual Seminar | Fighting Curry with Curry | 2015 |
TKCK's Annual Seminar 2014 | Maximizing Cash Recoveries and General Liability Update | 2014 |
National Interstate Seminar | Maximizing Subrogation Results | 2014 |
Meadowbrook Training Seminar | Accident Investigations | 2014 |
Case name | Outcome |
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$200K+ for Head Injury | Settlement |
Million Dollar Defamation Claim Dismssed | Verdict for Technical School |
Six Figure Settlement for Race Discrimination by Bank | Settlement |
$200K Dog Bite Settlement | Settlement |
Settlement for Administrator at Religious Institution | Settlement |
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William McGovern, Litigation Attorney on Jan 14, 2022
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
Daniel Kron, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 13, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Simply said, Matthew is an outstanding personal injury attorney. Highly recommended!
William McGovern, Litigation Attorney on Jan 14, 2022
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
Daniel Kron, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 13, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Simply said, Matthew is an outstanding personal injury attorney. Highly recommended!
Daniel Buckley, Litigation Attorney on Feb 13, 2017
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I endorse this lawyer.
John Elbert, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 4, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.Matt is an excellent attorney who exhibits all the attributes of a fine advocate and is truly dedicated to his clients and the profession.
Michael Marshall, Litigation Attorney on Feb 17, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Matt is a great lawyer with a wide breadth of expertise in multiple areas of the law including commercial litigation, personal injury, and insurance. We have cocounseled on a number of cases and he has a superb ability to establish immediate connection with the client. I recommend him highly.
Brian Finnerty, Unknown Attorney on Feb 15, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Slater is a hard working and insightful lawyer. He knows the law and gets results.
Nicholas Chrissis, Insurance Attorney on Feb 14, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
Jason Pollack, General practice Attorney on Nov 6, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Matthew Slater is one of the finest attorneys I have had the privilege of working with. Very knowledgeable lawyer with a passion for what he does. I would not hesitate to recommend Mr. Slater.
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