Matthew T. Miklave

Matt quickly and efficiently advised me in a time-sensitive manner on a non-compete and its interplay with a severance agreement as I was about to transition to a new company. He explained the different parts and how they affected my options going forward, and offered several paths that I could purs...ue. I was senior enough in the company to have restrictions on where I could go as there were questions about how the two companies competed in the same general segment. His letters were organized and easy to understand, handled the facts of the matter, advised on New York law, and most importantly were very practical in how to engage both employers. I was referred to Matt by a family member and would recommend anyone in the NY area needing advice on a non-compete or severance agreement to check with him.

Matt Miklave was amazing! I highly recommend him. I never met a lawyer with such compassion and dedication like him. When I was terminated from my previous employer he provided reassurance that I can request a higher settlement. He also summarized my NDA in layman’s terms so I can understand it. We’v...e had frequent communication by phone and he was never in a rush to do something else. He listened proactively to my case. He also made me aware of my rights as a former employee in NY battling depression.

Eight years ago, my company was faced with a very challenging and complex labor issue. In particular it dealt with an unfunded union pension plan. Through Matt's experience, broad network of labor and legal experts, Matt was able to coordinate a solid team to create a quality solution to a very chal...lenging issue.

I have retained Attorney Miklave over the last 20 years on a variety of potentially litigious issues. An experienced advocate and counselor, Matt has consistently offered sound practical advice and great insight into very complex issues. Matt has never told me what I "want" to hear ... he tells me w...hat I "need" to hear (sometimes a bitter pill) and then offers realistic alternatives on how best to remedy the volatile situation. I trust Matt and highly recommend him.