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Acquired: 1997
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560 Broadhollow Rd Ste 303, Melville, NY, 11747-3702
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Posted by William | January 02, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great Family Lawyer
I tried to go everywhere for help. Friends and family suggested other attorneys. they all took one look at me and first words out of their mouth was a retainer price they saw I couldn't afford before even hearing my problem. Mike welcomed me in like family and listened and cared and tried to help me ...
Posted by John and Cathy | November 13, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes
A TRUE PROFESSIONAL
About three and a half years ago I was faced with a legal matter. Thinking it would work itself out because it was a family matter, I waited about a year before I went to see a legal advisor. That person could not help me but new just the right lawyer for my case and introduced me to Michaelangelo Ma...
"Michael is smart, knowledgable, and most importantly practical in his approach to matters. He cares about his clients and puts them first -- being available at all hours of the night when they need him. I've sent him a number of referrals, all of whom are happy that I put them in touch with Michael. I highly recommend Michael as an attorney."
"I highly recommend Mr. Matera to any individual needing legal representation with regard to a personal injury matter. Michaelangelo possesses exceptional litigation and negotiation skills, together with relentless determination, when advocating his clients' position in a legal matter. With confidence, I can also personally attest that his oral argument skills are on par with the best I have ever seen, and he is extraordinarily creative with his approach to difficult cases. As importantly, Mr. Matera is a professional who has integrity, and cares deeply for those clients he represents. From my experience with him, and those whom he has represented, I know he zealously fights for his clients' best interests and achieves excellent results. In short, I heartily endorse this attorney if you need representation in a personal injury matter."
"I have known Mike since our time together at the Bronx County District Attorneys office. Mike is a hard working, highly skilled attorney who's commitment to his clients is unparalleled. I strongly endorse him."
Family lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Member, America's Top 100 Attorneys
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Top 50, TopVerdict
2017
Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2013
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2015 - Present
Managing Partner, The Matera Law Firm
2013 - 2015
Partner, Matera & Elbert, LLP
2004 - 2013
Managing Partner, The Matera Law Firm
1997 - 2001
Assistant District Attorney, Bronx County District Attorney's Office
2012 - Present
American Bar Association
2009 - Present
Catholic Lawyers Guild
2009 - Present
Criminal Courts Bar Association of Nassau County
2008 - Present
Suffolk County Bar Association
2005 - Present
Nassau County Bar Association
$450,000 settlement
Acquittal
$250,000 settlement
$250,000 arbitration award
Partial Acquittal
Dismissal
Acquittal
$1.4 million verdict
1993
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2000
Excellence in Testimony
1999
Handling a DWI Case in NY
English
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