Simon Matt67 Summit Avenue2nd floorHackensack, NJ, 07601United States (201) 243-3043 (347) 245-4704 (201) 205-1344

Matthew C Simon

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Hackensack, NJ
Licensed for 17 years
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Matthew C Simon

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About Matthew

Those who know me do not consider me a typical attorney.

One of the most common complaints about attorneys is that they never call you back. And then, when/if they do call, they are not familiar with the facts of your case. That is not who I am. I do not take thousands of cases. I believe in personally handling all aspects of each person's case with the time, diligence and attention that it deserves.

Another common complaint about attorneys is that they do not keep you informed about what is going on in your case. When a client asks me what is going on in the case, I believe that "nothing" is never an acceptable answer. I believe in regularly providing my clients with status updates of what has transpired in the case, and what is expected to occur in the near future, as well as our continued plan and strategy to achieve the desired results.

I often hear complaints that someone's attorney simply is not doing anything to advance the case. The discovery period is for a limited amount of time. I believe that every day of the discovery period should be utilized to further strengthen your case. During that period, depositions may be taken, examinations and inspections performed, experts retained, written questions asked, documents requested, medical records obtained, and related action can be taken to support your case. Even if you want to settle the matter, it is important to put yourself in the strongest position possible prior to settlement negotiations in order to maximize your settlement.

Attorneys that pressure their clients into taking a settlement agreement is also against everything that I believe in. It is the client's case, not the attorney's case. I will always lay out all of the options and give my honest evaluation and recommendations, but I will never pressure a client into anything. Once directed, I will vigorously and relentlessly advocate on behalf of my client.

Uniquely, I have trained and taught the martial art of Judo for over 25 years. Judo has taught me many lessons, including to obtain maximum efficiency with minimum effort. I do not try to stop my opponent's force, but rather use it against him to defeat him. Judo also taught me the strategy to think many steps ahead of my opponent, rather than to react. Finally, judo gave me the “never give up” and “practice makes perfect” attitude. Hard work and dedication truly do get you good results, not only in judo and law, but in life.

Practice areas

Personal injury: 80%
Handles all aspects of civil defense and plaintiff's personal injury lawsuits, including, but not limited to, premises liability, fall-down accidents, dangerous conditions, defective products, malpractice, motor vehicle accidents and related cases.
17 years
Contracts and agreements: 5%
Handles all aspects of various contractual disputes, including insurance coverage opinions, lease agreements, business contracts, rental agreements, and other such contracts.
17 years
Criminal defense: 5%
Handles all aspects of various criminal court matters including, but not limited to, alleged DWI/DUIs, leaving the scene of the accident, possession of CDS, possession of drug paraphernalia, and related crimes and offenses.
17 years
Litigation: 5%
Handles all aspects of a variety of different types of civil disputes involving contracts, leases, property, money, and other such common and uncommon situations.
17 years
State, local, and municipal law: 5%
Handles all aspects of various municipal court matters including, but not limited to, DWI/DUIs, speeding tickets, failure to yield tickets, careless driving, reckless driving, and other such matters.
17 years

Languages spoken

English

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Simon Matt

67 Summit Avenue
2nd floor
Hackensack, NJ, 07601

Office (201) 243-3043
Mobile (347) 245-4704
Fax (201) 205-1344

Website

MattSimonLaw.com

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License

State	Status	Acquired	Updated
NJ	Active	2005	06/10/2022
NY	Currently registered	2005	06/05/2022

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Avvo Contributions

Legal answers	1776
Legal guides	1

Awards

Award name	Grantor	Date Granted
Top 100 Trial Lawyers	National Trial Lawyers	2019
Top 100 Trial Lawyers	National Trial Lawyers Association	2018
Top 40 Under 40	National Trial Lawyers Association	2018
Top 40 Under 40	National Trial Lawyers Association	2017
Top 40 Under 40	National Trial Lawyers Association	2016

Top 40 Under 40	National Trial Lawyers Association	2015
Member	Golden Key Honor Society	1999

work experience

Title	Company name	Duration
Owner	MATT SIMON LAW	2018 - Present
Counsel	Law Office of John Tierney	2005 - 2018
Legal Intern	New York City District Attorney's Office	2003 - 2003
Legal Intern	Judge Laura Jacobson	2002 - 2002

associations

Association name	Position name	Duration
New York State Bar Association	Member	2005 - Present
New Jersey State Bar Association	Member	2005 - Present
Golden Key Honor Society	Member	1999 - Present
National Criminal Justice Honor Society	Member	1999 - Present

publications

Publication name	Title	Date
Law Office of John Tierney website	Various blogs	2012

education

School name	Degree	Graduated
Hofstra University School of Law	Juris Doctorate	2004
St John's University	BS - Bachelor of Science	2001

speaking engagements

Conference name	Title	Date
New Jersey Mock Trial Semi Finals at Lafayette College	Mock Trial Judge - Criminal	2011

legal cases

Case name	Outcome
Settlement Award for Auto Accident Victim	Settled prior to the end of discovery.
Slip and Fall Settlement	Early settlement prior to depositions
Early Settlement in a Slip and fall accident due to untreated ice in an apartment building complex	Settled prior to initiating a lawsuit
Trip and Fall inside Dunkin Donuts	Settled pre-litigation
Bouncer injures bar patron	Settled prior to Trial

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Reviews

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Review Matthew C Simon

Diligent. Aggressive. Personable. Excellent.

5.0 stars

Posted by Romain
August 29, 2018

Very few things have the potential to have both immediate and long term effects on a person's life as does a legal matter. As an attorney myself, who has worked closely with Matt for years, I have seen Matt in action on a daily basis. He tackles complex matters for business clients as well as individuals with the same diligence and commitment to excellence. He is my go-to attorney.

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Consulted attorney

Highly recommended

5.0 stars

Posted by Jack
August 27, 2018

Anytime I have a legal question, Matt gets back to me right away and answers my question completely, in layman's terms. Matt has looked over my apartment leases and has showed me some concerning items that I would not have picked-up on, saving me a lot of time and headaches. He's not happy until you are. Do yourself a favor and hire Matt.

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Consulted attorney

Excellent attorney

5.0 stars

Posted by anonymous
August 27, 2018

I hired Matt for a municipal court matter and couldn't have been more pleased. He was very knowledgeable and guided me through every step. He was easy to reach. If I had to leave a message, he promptly returned my call. I would recommend Mr. Simon to anyone looking for an attorney.

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Hired attorney

Attention to detail

5.0 stars

Posted by Mike
August 27, 2018

Matthew has been a close friend, and trusted adviser for many years. He's helped not only myself, but several of my family members with advice and counsel. His attention to detail and willingness to go above any beyond for his clients are evident throughout the entire legal process.

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Consulted attorney

Superb attorney!

5.0 stars

Posted by Deborah
August 26, 2018

Mr Simon is an amazing attorney. He is very knowledgeable, reliable and responsive. Mr Simon will get your case resolve regardless of what it would take. He got my case resolved and the money I deserve in a lot less time than I expected. I highly recommend him.

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Richard

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Posted by Richard
August 26, 2018

Matt worked hard to clear my case. I never been in the situation I was in. He shared with me expectations of my case. Best and worst case scenarios. Keep me updated of what's to come and prepared me when it was my time in court. I felt comfortable in his hands.

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Hired attorney

The very best

5.0 stars

Posted by Matt
August 26, 2018

I have known Matt for 30+ years. Matt is smart, dedicated, and compassionate—all qualities evident upon first meeting him. He has taught me judo, and he is the most wonderful representative of the sport, both by his talent and his teaching.

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Consulted attorney

Use Matthew Simon for your legal needs! He is currently helping our case against a regional daycare for abuse

5.0 stars

Posted by Brian
August 26, 2018

My wife and I would 1000% recommend Matthew Simon to anyone needing law help. We consulted with him about abuses our son received at a regional daycare, and he was beyond helpful and knowledgable about our options. He showed a kind, warm hand to our delicate situation, and we felt totally at ease with him as he laid out a game plan for how to proceed going forward. We were blown away by his knowledge of the law and for a case unique as this. Talking to him was very easy as Matt has a warm, courteous, and practical way of presenting the facts of the law to us. Hiring him was the best...and easiest decision we made. Matt and his team have our best interest at heart and we look forward to collaborating with them during the long, legal road ahead. We thank him so much for helping us during this difficult time in our lives!

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Hired attorney

Very helpful attorney

5.0 stars

Posted by anonymous
November 3, 2017

Matthew Simon helped me out in court in two complicated traffic violations. He worked very efficiently and seamlessly, so that the tension of the judicial process just went away. It's a pleasure to recommend him without reservations.

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Hired attorney

Quality legal services

5.0 stars

Posted by anonymous
June 28, 2013

I'm in the process of opening a small business and Matthew drafted the necessary contracts. He is courteous and professional. He answered my phone calls/emails promptly. I look forward to using his legal services in the future. I highly recommend his legal services.

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Eugene Castagliuolo, Unknown Attorney on May 10, 2013
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I endorse Matt Simon without reservation. Other Avvo lawyers agree with over 90% of the answers he posts!! This is a staggering percentage (my own "agreement percentage" is about 70%), and is a testament to Matt's superior legal expertise.

Howard Lewis, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 23, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Simon is an outstanding personal injury attorney with an exceptional reputation. He is a strong and zealous advocate for his clients and a credit to the legal profession. I highly recommend his legal services.

Leonard Boyer, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 24, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Simon is a very knowledgeable and effective advocate for his clients.

Mark Montanaro, State, local, and municipal law Attorney on Oct 14, 2015
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Matt and I went to law school together. He is a very personable, diligent, and skilled attorney who gets to the root of the issue and zealously represents his clients. I endorse this lawyer.

Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 14, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.

Douglas Borthwick, Contracts and agreements Attorney on Jan 6, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.

Judd Nemiro, Unknown Attorney on Nov 25, 2014
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This lawyer is excellent, compassionate and passionate about helping people. I endorse this lawyer.

Dmitriy Shakhnevich, Contracts and agreements Attorney on Sep 28, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.

Jeffrey Caffee, Unknown Attorney on Sep 10, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community.

Cameron Norris, Car accident Attorney on Aug 3, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Simon provides clear legal answers on AVVO and is who I would recommend in Morris County as relates to personal injury actions.

Hovanes Margarian, Contracts and agreements Attorney on Jul 11, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.

Christopher Dziak, Personal injury Attorney on May 24, 2014
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Highly skilled and respected personal injury attorney. I endorse this lawyer.

Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on May 23, 2014
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Matthew is an outstanding criminal defense lawyer. He is an aggressive, highly skilled trial lawyer that fights like a gladiator for his clients.

Maryam Parman, Litigation Attorney on May 22, 2014
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I strongly endorse this lawyer.Very professional and effective.

Sean Cleary, Contracts and agreements Attorney on May 20, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community.

John O'Brien, Contracts and agreements Attorney on Apr 21, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. An outstanding and well respected attorney in the legal community. I would recommend him wholeheartedly to anyone needing legal representation.

Ligia Parmenter, Unknown Attorney on Mar 24, 2014
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Matthew C. Simon is an experienced attorney whose participation and comments in Avvo show his commitment to serving clients very well. He is an excellent attorney that I recommend wholeheartedly.

Aaron Harper, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 29, 2014
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Top-notch lawyer. Highly respected in the legal community.

Kelly Brown, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 26, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.

Carol Lawson, State, local, and municipal law Attorney on Dec 2, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.

Joseph Woods, Unknown Attorney on Nov 27, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.

Monte Robbins, Unknown Attorney on Nov 18, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. Highly regarded in the legal community.

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