Experienced Personal Injury Attorney, Handles a variety of cases, Offers free consultationsI will give your case the time and personal attention required to reach your desired results.Contract language and disputes are very complex. Get experienced legal representation like myself.Criminal cases endanger your reputation and your life. I will work hard to get you the best result.Municipal convictions/pleas have serious ramifications. I'll make sure you are fully apprised.Litigation is procedurally and substantively complex. I try to explain it simply and accurately.
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
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
Handles all aspects of various contractual disputes, including insurance coverage opinions, lease agreements, business contracts, rental agreements, and other such contracts.
17 years
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
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
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
Simon Matt
67 Summit Avenue
2nd floor
Hackensack, NJ, 07601
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NJ | Active | 2005 | 06/10/2022 |
NY | Currently registered | 2005 | 06/05/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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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 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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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 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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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 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Law Office of John Tierney website | Various blogs | 2012 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Hofstra University School of Law | Juris Doctorate | 2004 |
St John's University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 2001 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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New Jersey Mock Trial Semi Finals at Lafayette College | Mock Trial Judge - Criminal | 2011 |
Case name | Outcome |
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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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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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