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 | Sexual Harassment

Posted by Sofia | October 02, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Sexual Harassment

a great lawyer you can trust and rely on

If you are stressed because of sexual harassment at work and don’t know what to do and who to trust, I will share my personal experience which I hope will help you. It’s better to learn from other people’s real life experience rather than gather information from people who might know hypothetical so...lutions to your problem: friends, relatives or internet. You won’t ask a person who is out of shape what the best diet is and a great work out to get toned. Sometimes you just need support from people who care about you like your family, but usually they are not the best people to give you legal advice. I felt very embarrassed to even mention what was happening to me at work. I thought I can resolve this situation somehow on my own or it will be resolved on its own with time. I thought it will be even more stressful and it would reflect on my health if I would take legal action. I could lose my job by doing anything and therefore decided to try and stick it out with the stress. I used to be happy with my job, my company and my life in general for years till I was sexually harassed and could not do much about it because I was scared to lose my job. It was clearly stated to me by my boss that I work for HIM and I have to do what HE wants and support him in every possible way. In such cases you should definitely seek help within professionals. Professionals are confidential and well informed about your situation and have experience how to deal with it (!). I am very thankful that I went to Matthew Blit’s office. He did everything in my best interest. He helped me and the only person who I could trust was Matthew Blit. It means a lot! Matthew is very professional, cares about your interests/needs, detailed, gives you updates, is responsive, with absolutely great attitude and great sense of humor which make the tough situation a little easier to deal with. I got some time off to recover and take care of my health, got $$$, and my dignity and happiness back. Nobody deserves to work in such conditions and be unhappy. You might see this comment on a few websites because I want to share my personal feelings and experience with people who are looking for help by doing an internet search (as I was doing before making any decisions) and I think that’s a nice way of how I can describe my real life experience. Good Luck and I hope you never need this, but if you are going through this, you know what to do to protect your well-being!

Posted by Sujeilee | December 04, 2014 | Sexual Harassment

I felt safe and taken care of

Matt J. Blit represents to me the meaning of loyalty and trust. He listened when no one else would, he had no judgement. He is patient and a great listener, always got back to me. I came to Matt after my case was presented to him, I had been sexually harassed and really had no idea or clue what to... do in my situation. I went to a lawyer and they said that I had no case. Then i talked to a very good friend and she spoke to someone and next thing you knew Mr. Blit called me and asked if I could come in to talk about my case. He was very welcoming and understanding from the beginning and made me feel comfortable talking about what had happened to me. I was a nervous mess and scared and he just took me in. Always keeping me in the loop and up to speed.He took my case on pro bono, and I was in shock and grateful. Fast forward to a few months later... He won our case and always made sure that he was clear with what all the documents meant and what all the terms meant. I will always be grateful to him and how he took care of my feelings and my fears. No one deserves this more. I will forever be grateful to him.

Posted by anonymous | July 07, 2009 | Sexual Harassment

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.

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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

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