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I serve as counsel to victims of 9/11 toxins exposure to obtain compensation from the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund and free healthcare from the World Trade Center Health Program. Both were established by the James L. Zadroga 9/11 Health & Compensation Act of 2011, and personal injury victims. Eligible Zadroga claimants include those who were in Lower Manhattan between 9/11/01 and 7/31/02, or worked along debris removal routes such as piers and barges, or at the Fresh Kills Landfill, or at garages where maintenance vehicles were cleaned.
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11 years
11 years
10%-33%
State: New York
Acquired: 2015
No misconduct found
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
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Posted by Leslie | June 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Matthew was a great help to me!
I was referred to Matthew by a good friend who was using him for her claim. When I met Matthew, he was extremely professional. He took the time to get to know me as well, making me feel more like a friend then a client. He expedited my claim at a time when I needed it most. I would definitely recomme...
Posted by anonymous | April 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
VCF Case
Matthew helped my family with the most professional, efficient and speedy process that I've ever experienced in my entire life. Not only did he take the time for a thorough consultation, but he also helped us expedite our process claim and within 6 weeks, Matthew was able to help us get our case reso...
Posted by Pete | December 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent
Matthew is extremely professional and informative and explained every step in the process of my claim. He is detail oriented and very knowledgeable of the 911 Compensation process. I find him to be personable, very easy to interact with and he makes himself available whenever needed. Extremely happy ...
Posted by anonymous | November 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Great lawyer!
Totally profesdional...great communication..easy to follow legal issues..kept me current with case progressions..totally trustworthy!
Posted by Frank | August 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Patient, Informative, with an Extreme Knowledge of 911/VCF Process
From the start I felt I had an advocate who was going to present my claim in the most professional manner possible. At no time did Matthew present unreasonable expectations, he was very matter of fact in explaining what the possible outcomes were. During the submission process Matthew kept me well ...
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2016 - 2016
Volunteer Attorney, Innocence Project
2015 - 2015
Associate, Cole Hansen Chester LLP
2015 - 2015
Of Counsel, Hansen & Associates
2013 - 2015
Clerk, Cole Hansen Chester LLP
2012 - 2013
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2012 - 2013
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2010 - 2012
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2009 - 2009
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2011 - Present
New York City Bar Association
2011 - Present
New York State Bar Association
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2014
JD - Juris Doctor
2011
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2019
The September 11th Victim Compensation Fund
2019
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