Matthew J. Blit

Matthew J. Blit

4.3
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 25 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Personal Injury

Empire State Building, 350 Fifth Avenue, 40th Floor, New York, NY

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 14 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 25 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2001

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Levine & Blit, PLLC

Empire State Building, 350 Fifth Avenue, 40th Floor, New York, NY, 10118

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Matthew J. Blit's Reviews

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4.3 /5.0

23 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Discrimination

Posted by Karla | November 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Discrimination

The most humane attorney and professional integralral lawyer.

Mr.MATTHEW BLIT embodies the most compassionate caring person you can meet and even more privileged to just have a conversation with this amazing professional, man, whom is a amazing family oriented lawyer whom you wonder how can he have such high moral beliefs yet is 100% passionate dedicated of lov...e of his profession. He has earned a place amongst amazing friends that he is so humble that does not brag but you see shows appreciation for them to be so amicable. This lawyer is not just an attorney. He lends a kind word and shares his amazing wisdom for such a young true just seeking professional. It is a blessing he shared his experience to guide me. There are lawyers and there are men who swear to protect those who need JUSTICE for everyone's God given deserved human right. How can one verbalize or even describe his professionalism and LOVE for what he has dedicated his practice to defend. The first moment he saw me he showed that he wasn't seeking monetary or ego driven gratification. He is one excellent lawyer that you can only truly FEEL his amazing aura that leaves you in complete awe and never probably presence a lawyer who greets you not as a superior lawyer who looks at the clock every three minutes making you feel like a disturbance. If you find yourself in need of a voice seek him meet him and count your blessings to ever have crossed paths with an amazing lawyer. His assurance that things may seem hopeless and your situation is helpless. Yet his assurance that he will make a wise highly educated decision as he is extremely knowledgeable of the law. He chose to dedicate to protect and never disgrace disrespect or tarnish his high intellect education professionalism but MOST AMAZING respect for his fellow man. Not weighing a person's worth by rank, financial situation or any type of negative sadly easy for cruel opinion held by some. He will fight for daily practice for the fact injustice has no place in a courtroom where you understand for the first time the weight of the integrity and moral words which hold so much meaning. " IN GOD WE TRUST." Because he takes those words, whom personal experience take it as a a simple phrase. Not Mr. Blit whom OBVIOUSLY from his law loving CREED THAT HE OBVIOUSLY DOESN'T JUST SEE AS A8 PHRASE INSTEAD VALUES IT'S WEIGHT. If you seek a lawyer seek a humane lawyer. I could write a book of his professionalism but it's impossible to rate an attorney without the impossible need to state a fact of this man who five stars cannot rate or can explain as you are supposed to stick to just FACTS believe look up and maybe the stars in the universe may begin to cause you to see his humanity and protector of the law and most important those who have been violated of their birth right to be respected and seen as weaklings due to life's circumstances of those who have been unjustly victimized by person's who could careless for RESPECT OF JUSTICE. If someone even grasped his love for the moment you meet him is Sir Isaac Newton whom said it best "This most beautiful system of the sun, planets, and comets, could only proceed from the COUNSEL and DOMINION of an INTELLIGENT AND POWERFUL BEING.....IF I HAVE DONE THE PUBLIC ANY SERVICE IT IS DUE TO MY PATIENT THOUGHT....A man may imagine that things are false, but he can only understand THINGS THAT ARE TRUE, for if things be false, the APPREHENSION OF THEM IS NOT UNDERSTANDING." This is what truly ranks a lawyer from others. I am grateful and the entire advocacy of civil rights must truly appreciate he chose law to aspire his level of professionalism and humanity. THANKS to him an incredible stigma of 65 million people are justly defended with his protector of HUMAN AND CIVIL RIGHTS BROUGHT ON BY DISCRIMINATORY PRACTICES AND THOSE WHOM ABUSE A POSITION. THANK YOU MR. MATTHEW BLIT, though those words fall short of my gratitude.

Posted by anonymous | July 07, 2009 | Discrimination

Best representation I could have had!

I had the great opportunity to be represented by Mr. Matthew Blit for my hostile work environment, harassment and sexual orientation discrimination case. Mr. Blit was both professional and caring while dealing with the case. I always felt respected and listened to, and that I was an active member of ...the team. I could not have had better representation. I highly recommend Mr. Blit to anybody who desires an effective legal team.

Posted by anonymous | June 30, 2009 | Discrimination

His solution was right on target.

I recommend Matthew Blit without reservation. He is an excellent lawyer. He is trustworthy, has a strong legal mind and is a great strategic thinker. He explains every step of the process to give you a good understanding of what is going on. I had an employment problem. I spoke with three lawyers who... all said they couldn't help until I got fired. Blit said he could help me pinpoint the problem and address it head on with an appropriate solution. His solution was right on target. Happy to say I still have my job and the discriminatory actions seem to have subsided. He is the first person I will call, if I have a problem in the future.

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Matthew J. Blit's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mark Iodice

Employment and labor lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Steinberg

Employment and labor lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Very correct and effective."

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Mark Korn

Employment and labor lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have known Mat for 13 years. I can state unequivocally and without hesitation that Mark is an attorney of the highest caliber of professionalism, morality and integrity and one whose tireless determination and commitment to the advocacy of his clients' interests is unparalleled."

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Wajeb Assaf

Employment and labor lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Matt is the cream of the crop. I had the opportunity to work closely with him for a number of years. He treats each client professionally and with the respect they deserve. He is personable, compassionate, and gets results. When I am asked to recommend an attorney in the NYC area, Matt is at the top of the list."

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Eric Reimer

Employment and labor lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Blit is an amazing litigator who I have learned a great deal from. From his fancy Empire State Building offices, Mr. Blit runs a first rate law firm with cases that make the papers all the time. If you need a lawyer to help you with your most personal legal issues, go witht Mr. Blit and his team at Levine & Blit."

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James Galleshaw

Employment and labor lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Blit has a unique way of securing excellent results for his clients. I had the privilege of working with him on a numerous matters and have also referred clients to him... he has a proven track record."

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Keith Sullivan

Employment and labor lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Matt Blit on many cases and I have personally witnessed his outstanding legal ability and unyielding drive to serve his clients. His extensive knowledge, skills and experience are enhanced by his dedication and commitment to provide the best possible legal representation for his clients. I frequently seek Matt's advice on various legal issues and highly recommend him."

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Thomas Kenniff

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Co-worker

"Matt is a dedicated and experienced attorney who delivers results for his clients. I recommend him to anyone seeking a world class litigator and advocate."

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Wendy Finkelstein

Employment and labor lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Matt is extremely dedicated to his clients and works tirelessly to ensure the best possible outcome for each and every client. I strongly recommend Matt and his firm if you are in need of legal assistance."

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Paul Petrus

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 30

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Michael Borrelli

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Matt is an excellent attorney both in and out of the courtroom. He knows how to work well with clients, adversaries and judges. He is well known for his trial work and prestige. I've seen his work first hand and he will not back down from any opposing attorney."

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Julie Bogomolny

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Matt is an excellent attorney who possesses lots of skills, experience and knowledge in the field. He is a courteous adversary and a great negotiator. Matt truly enjoys what he does and that's what makes him an excellent attorney who obtains great results."

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Jonathan Cohen

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Other

"Matt Blit consistently gets great results. I have worked with Matt as a colleague and have served Of Counsel to him on many occasions. He is a great negotiator, is always one step ahead and is always on top of his game. He genuinely enjoys and revels in advocating for his clients which is part of the reason he is so great at what he does. I wholeheartedly endorse Matt Blit. He will be a great advocate for you."

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Dennis Pak

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt is an exceptional lawyer that truly cares for his clients' needs. He is a zealous advocate and has a great sense on how to efficiently obtain the best result for his clients. His knowledge of the legal system and the legal issues involved in his cases truly separates him from other attorneys and provides him with an advantage that he utilizes to the benefit of his clients."

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Kenneth London

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. As an adversary, Mr. Blit has a reputation as a zealous advocate for his clients, while maintaing both a courteous and professional manner in all of his dealings. In addition, Mr. Blit is also very personable and approachable."

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Les Levine

Employment and labor lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer's work. His analytical ability, creativity, determination, and litigation and trial skills make him a superior adversary and a strong ally."

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Raymond Mak

Employment and labor lawyer

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Wendy Finkelstein

Insurance lawyer

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Keith Sullivan

Criminal defense lawyer

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Thomas Kenniff

Criminal defense lawyer

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Dennis Pak

Insurance lawyer

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Parveen Husain

Employment and labor lawyer

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Paul Petrus

Criminal defense lawyer

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Julie Bogomolny

Insurance lawyer

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Lior Aldad

Real estate lawyer

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Michael Borrelli

Employment and labor lawyer

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Les Levine

Personal injury lawyer

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Larry Lum

Insurance lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

N/A

Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Partner, Levine & Blit, PLLC

2003 - 2004

Partner, David Scheinfeld & Associates

2000 - 2003

Associate, Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker LLP

Associations

New York State Trial Lawyers Association

Member

National Employment Lawyers Association

Member

New York County Lawyers' Association

Member

St. John's University Alumni

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Wiercinski v. Mangia 57, Inc. et al. 1:09-cv-04413-ILG

Plaintiff's Jury Verdict $900,001.00

Bartley v. The Department of Education

$4,500,000.00 - Jury Verdict

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Education

2000

St. John’s University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

St John's University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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