Matthew J. McMahon
also known as McMahon & McCarthy
About Matthew
Biography
Matthew J. McMahon attended St. John’s University School of Law as a “St. Thomas More Scholar” on full academic scholarship. He was a member of the “St. John’s Law Review” and “The Catholic Lawyer,” has published on the topic of negligence, has appeared on television and radio, and lectures on legal topics.
He is the publisher of the "New York Torts Weekly," a weekly roundup of all appellate tort (accident/malpractice) cases, relied upon by hundreds of accident/malpractice lawyers in the New York Metropolitan area. Over the 34+ years that he has been handling complex accident and malpractice cases at trial and on appeal he has had numerous multimillion dollar awards and settlements. Many of his cases have appeared in the New York Law Journal because of their unique precedents.
Matt has been a Member of the Board of Directors of The New York Academy of Trial Lawyers for many years where he advocates for the rights of accident/malpractice victims. He has recived the NYS Bar President’s “Pro Bono Attorney of the Year Award” for his community service and devotes substantial time to providing invaluable free legal information to the community. Matt is thoroughly committed to helping ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances.
Admitted to all New York State Courts, the Federal Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.
Matt is also a published novelist, a private pilot, and a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
33%-33%
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Licensed in New York for 42 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1984
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Matthew J. McMahon
25 E 233rd St, Bronx, NY, 10470-2208
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Matthew J. McMahon's Reviews
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Posted by Gary Palik | October 05, 2016
Injury atty
excellent info on my question did much more than some of the 3 word answers that I got from a few attys. He did not mind going into detail with some possibilties. Top shelf all the way for my input!
Matthew J. McMahon's Lawyer Endorsements
"Wise, knowledgeable advice. I endorse this lawyer."
"I have known Matthew McMahon since we were classmates at St. John's University School of Law in the 1980s, and I have kept in touch with him and followed his career in the years since that time. Matt is an absolutely outstanding trial attorney in the field of personal injury litigation, including cases involving premises accidents, car accidents, construction accidents and medical malpractice. I know for a fact that he has tried many cases to verdict with excellent results for his clients, and when he settles a case before trial, he puts his client's best interest ahead of his own, as it should be. Matt knows the law, and he knows how the courts work on a daily basis. He prepares his cases for trial thoroughly. He also keeps his clients informed of what is going on in their cases and is very accessible whenever they have questions or concerns. He returns calls promptly. Although his focus is the personal injury field, Matt has represented clients in commercial litigation also."
Litigation lawyer
Elder law lawyer
Experience
Honors
1991
Pro Bono Service Award, New York State Bar Association
1987
Diploma: Trial Advocacy, National Institute for Trial Advocacy
1980
St. Thomas More Scholarship, St. John's University School of Law
Work Experience
1985 - Present
Partner, McMahon & McCarthy Accident Lawyers
1984 - 1984
Associate, Heidell, Pittoni, Murphy & Bach, LLP
1982 - 1984
Law Clerk, Heidell, Pittoni, Murphy & Bach, LLP
Associations
2015 - Present
St. Thomas Aquinas CollegePresident's Council
2008 - Present
New York Academy of Trial LawyersBoard of Directors
1980 - Present
Alpha Chi Honor SocietyMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Settled during trial
Settled after verdict
Settlement prior to trial.
Verdict
Verdict
Settlement prior to trial.
Verdict
Settlement prior to trial.
Verdict
Verdict
Settlement prior to trial.
Settled during trial
Settled before trial
Education
1983
JD - Juris Doctor
1980
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
N/A
Municipal Liability CLEs
Publications
2017
2016
2014
1982
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Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Can I sue for falling into a loose manhole and fracturing my ankle?
07 Aug 2017
If a commercial truck only has a million dollar policy, is that all I can sue for? How do I find out if he has more coverage?
15 Jul 2017
Do you get more money in a lawsuit if you had surgery or you need surgery but didn't have it?
07 Jul 2017