Lisa Matukaitis

Lisa Matukaitis

also known as Matukaitis Law LLC

5.0
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 23 years

Litigation Lawyer at Harrisburg, PA
Practice Areas: Litigation, Discrimination, Employment & Labor ... +2 more

Matukaitis Law Llc, 104 State Street, Harrisburg, PA

About Lisa

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Discrimination 30%

Family and Medical Leave Act, COBRA, Title VII, PHRA, Age Discrimination, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, Wage Payment & Collection Law, Retaliation, Pregnancy Discrimination, Family Responsibility Discrimination, Unemployment Compensation, Mediation

20 years

30%
Litigation 30%

Litigate in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies. Court-annexed and private mediation

20 years

30%
Employment and Labor 25%

Family and Medical Leave Act, COBRA, Title VII, PHRA, Age Discrimination, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, Wage Payment & Collection Law, Retaliation, Pregnancy Discrimination, Family Responsibility Discrimination, Unemployment Compensation, Mediation

25%
Civil Rights 10%

Section 1983 and 1985 of the Civil Rights Act

20 years

10%
Education 5%

Section 504 and IDEA

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 125-350 per hour

Contingency

25%-40%

Pro bono

5 %


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 19 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Connecticut for 23 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Lisa Matukaitis

Matukaitis Law Llc, 104 State Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17101

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Lisa Matukaitis's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | March 02, 2015 | Employment & Labor

Perfect balance of expertise and personal attention

Lisa Matukaitis operates a small, highly-focused law firm specializing in employment law and civil rights. She provided excellent service for me during a case involving sex discrimination and disability discrimination. Her expertise is extensive but she offers detailed personal attention. I was espec...ially impressed by how quickly she responded to changes in my situation, often filing updated legal documents virtually immediately to keep my case in the best possible shape. She has integrity and excellent character, and is very supportive, responding to my questions and concerns very quickly. She obviously cared about me personally. I highly recommend the law firm of Lisa Matukaitis without reservation.

Posted by Tammy | February 27, 2015 | Employment & Labor

Employment issue

I could not have asked for a better attorney then Attorney Matukaitis. I had a contract and was discharged prior to my contract expiring. Attorney Matukaitis helped me understand my rights and what could be done. She made me feel comfortable and at ease, though the whole process, Attorney Matukai...tis and her staff were always keeping me updated and informed on everything going on with my case. They resolved my case quickly and got me a fair settlement within a very short time. Attorney Matukaitis is very compassionate with her work and clients, she actually listens to you and your concerns. If I would ever need help with an employment issue (which I hope not too) I would definitely use her again and highly recommend her to anyone in need of help with employment issues. She is a very strong and motivated person looking to help her client.

Posted by anonymous | February 26, 2012 | Employment & Labor

A Lawyer's Lawyer

I am lawyer. Lisa represented me in a delicate matter and did an outstanding job. She knows her subject matter very well and has a great sense of timing. She cares for what is best for you, not just in a legal sense, but in an overall sense. She is easily one of the best employment lawyers in th...e Harrisburg area. Strongly recommended.

Posted by Laurie | March 29, 2011 | Employment & Labor

Matukaitis is an Attorney for Employees (the Little Guys)

From the first time I met Lisa she knew how to get straight to the facts and important issues. I felt comfortable following her advice; she understands employment law such as FMLA, ADA and other discrimination issues. As an employee it is imperative to find an attorney who understands all the issue...s but makes a living defending employees and not employers. I was niave and thought that HR guidelines were for the employees, but Lisa knew what to expect with management and that the rules don't apply if management doesn't want them to. She helped me make informed decisions My case involved FMLA laws working in state government that employs over a thousand people. FMLA "guidelines" are in the Employee Handbook but state governments are not required to abide by them--this fact still amazes me. Based on Lisa's brief we were able to get a court ruling requiring the supervisors to be held accountable for their actions. I was very thankful that a friend recommended Lisa's services and I would do the same.

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Lisa Matukaitis's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mark Buterbaugh

Discrimination lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Debra Mehaffie

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jennifer Ellis

Civil rights lawyer | Apr 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lisa is both a caring person and a strong lawyer. I endorse her."

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Christina Fisher

Employment and labor lawyer | Mar 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Lisa Matukaitis is an outstanding attorney. She is knows her area of the law well. She is detail oriented and very good with clients. I worked with Lisa on a couple of matters and, since then, I have referred clients with potential employment discrimination claims to her."

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Keely Espinar

Employment and labor lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Attorney Matukaitis diligently serves her clients with passion and integrity. As an attorney and former employee of Attorney Matukaitis, I wholeheartedly endorse her professionalism as an attorney without hesitation."

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Debra Mehaffie

Child custody lawyer

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Jennifer Ellis

Ethics and professional responsibility lawyer

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Queena Baumbach

Workers compensation lawyer

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Schaun Henry

Employment and labor lawyer

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Keely Espinar

Employment and labor lawyer

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Christina Fisher

Licensing lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2014

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2013

2013 Pennsylvania Rising Stars, Super Lawyers

2012

2012 Rising Stars, Super Lawyers

2011

Named to Rising Star List, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Rising Star

N/A

Outstanding Note Law Review 2000, Western New England College Law Review

Work Experience

2006 - 2008

Attorney, Cohen Matukaitis LLC

2005 - 2006

Staff Attorney, Pennsylvania Bar Institute

2002 - 2005

Attorney, Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence; Civil Representation Project and Battered Women's Justice Project

1999 - 2002

Law Clerk, Jackson Lewis Schnitzler & Krupman

1997 - 1999

Law Clerk, Hartford Superior Court - State of Connecticut Judicial Branch

1994 - 1997

Law Clerk, Falk Law Firm

Associations

2013 - Present

United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

2006 - Present

United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania

American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section

National Employment Lawyers Association

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Dutko v. Franklin County et al.

Settled

Farkas v. GGNSC d/b/a Golden Living et al.

Denial of Employer's Motion to Dismiss

Reaves v. Pennsylvania State Police

Jury Trial March 2013

Beamer v. Herman Chiropratic Center et al.

Denial of employer's motion for summary judgment

Miller v. Silver Spring Township et al.

Settled

Snyder v. Admin Office of PA Courts

Settled

Burtman v. Lance, Inc., M.D. PA

Settled

Tillison v. Capital Bus Co.

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Education

N/A

Western New England College School of Law

JD

N/A

Simmons College

B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2013

Pennsylvania Bar Institute

Dealing with the Problem Employee

2011

Dealing with the Problem Employee

Dealing with the Problem Employee

2008

Comcast Newsmakers

Maternal Profiling

2008

ABC World News with Charlie Gibson

Maternal Profiling

2004

National Teleconference

Advancing the Constitutional Right to Access the Courts

2004

National Coalition Against Domestic Violence Annual Conference

Appellate Advocacy

2004

Coalition Advocates and Attorneys Network Meeting

Living on the Edge: Economic Justice for Domestic Violence Survivors

2003

Race Bias Meeting

Overview of State Gender Bias Reports

2002

Judicial Institute Pennsylvania

Overview of the Protection from Abuse Act

Publications

N/A

American Bar Association Impact of Domestic Violence on Your Practice

N/A

American Bar Association Employment Discrimination Manual

Languages

English

Activity

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