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Matthew B Kaplan
also known as Matthew Kaplan, The Kaplan Law Firm
About Matthew
Biography
I am an attorney who litigates cases.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
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Licensed in Maryland for 12 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 21 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Licensed in Virginia for 22 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Location
The Kaplan Law Firm
1100 N Glebe Rd, Suite 1010, Arlington, VA, 22201
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Matthew B Kaplan's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 6 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by n | May 4, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Dedicated Professionalism
Let me preface my review by stating that I had previously retained the services of another attorney for my case but had been unsuccessful. After some careful deliberation, I decided to reach out to Matt for a consultation and he gave me an honest, thorough assessment of my situation and laid out a s...
Posted by Pedro Maury | February 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great Attorney
I own a business, and when a non-compliant client decided that they weren’t going to pay their outstanding balance with my company, I turned to Matthew Kaplan. Kaplan worked diligently and kept me updated every step of the way. I was very impressed with how knowledgeable he was on the matter, his cal...
Posted by Chris | November 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Saved the Day!
A client of mine owed a significant debt and I could not make him pay. I hired Matt to collect and he got the job done quickly and professionally. I particularly liked how he thought strategically to make sure we had an end game. I will certainly hire him again if I find myself in the same situation....
Posted by anonymous | November 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Review of Lawyer Matthew Kaplan
Mr. Matthew Kaplan was a very professional lawyer who worked deligently to live up to his promise in winning the legal case. His rates were reasonable and he seem well knowledgeable in the matter he was hired for.
Posted by Eunice | October 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
An Excellent Attorney
Matt Kaplan represents me in an unpaid wages case. My employer simply refused to pay part of what she owed me. He has done an excellent job in letting me know what my legal rights are and in representing me. I strongly endorse Matt to anyone looking for an attorney.
Matthew B Kaplan's Lawyer Endorsements
"From what I've seen, Matt is an experienced, knowledgeable and effective advocate for his clients on appeal. He's also an active, respected member of the DC legal community. He doesn't just do great work, he also does good work. I fully endorse him."
"Mr. Kaplan's successful case history Avvo rating speaks for itself, but I would certainly endorse Mr. Kaplan. Not only does Mr. Kaplan care about his clients, but he spends significant time helping non-clients find counsel for matters he does not handle."
Matthew Handley
Securities and investment fraud lawyer | Oct 29
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have known Mr. Kaplan for more than six years, and have worked with him on many cases, ranging from securities fraud to human rights cases. I have always found him to be professional, insightful and responsible, and highly recommend his services."
"I endorse Matt Kaplan. We worked closely together on the JDS Uniphase litigation, one of only a handful of securities class actions to go to trial. Matt capably stepped in and took the laboring oar, capably representing the client and the class."
"I highly endorse Matt Kaplan. I worked with Matt for almost three years at a highly-regarded litigation boutique in Washington D.C. Matt is an extremely hard-working and capable attorney. He is adept at thinking outside the box about legal problems and coming up with excellent case law, ideas, and strategies. His strategic and tactical thinking is enriched by his diverse life experience and his broad legal background. If I were a client with a legal problem, my first order of duty would be to make sure that Matt was retained."
"I worked with Mr. Kaplan on a securities class action. In my view, Mr. Kaplan had a superb understanding of the complicated legal issues at hand. Mr. Kaplan was a professional and a zealous advocate for his client."
"I worked with Matt on In re LDK Solar Securities Litigation, where Matt diligently represented the plaintiffs, and helped the plaintiffs recover $16 million. Matt is a true professional with powerful insight, drive and exceptional skills. While working with Matt, he set a standard of excellence that inspired me to do my very best. He appreciates the value of multiple perspectives and diverse expertise. He fostered an environment for collaboration that encouraged the very best ideas to surface. Matt truly enjoys his work. He follows basic core values: professionalism, fairness and integrity. His years of experience, passion for litigation and ability to find a winning strategy make him an exceptionally outstanding attorney. He has an approachable manner that draws others to him as a mentor and friend. It was an honor and pleasure to work with Matt. I highly recommend Matt to anyone who needs a top notch litigator to represent their interests."
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Experience
Honors
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2005
Award for Pro Bono Service to the Community, White & Case LLP
2003
Anne Wells Branscomb Award, George Washington University Law School
2003
Henry R. Berger Award, George Washington University Law School
2003
Oder of the Coif, National Order of the Coif
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Principal Attorney, The Kaplan Law Firm
2005 - 2012
Attorney, Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll
2003 - 2005
Attorney, White & Case
1988 - 2003
Foreign Service Officer, United States Department Of State
Associations
2014 - Present
Fourth Circuit Criminal Justice Act PanelMember
2014 - Present
Washington Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
2013 - Present
United States Court of Appeals For the Fourth CircuitBar Member
2013 - Present
Maryland State Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Bar Association of the District of Columbia, Courts, Lawyers and the Administration of Justice SectionAttorney Member
2012 - Present
D.C Court of Appeals Criminal Justice Act PanelPanel Menber
2010 - Present
United States Supreme Court BarMember
2009 - Present
United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth CircuitMember
2007 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh CircuitMember
2007 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia CircuitMember
2004 - Present
District of Columbia BarMember
2004 - Present
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of VirginiaMember
2004 - Present
United States District Court for the District of ColumbiaMember
2004 - Present
United States District Court for the Western District of VirginiaMember
2004 - Present
United States District Court for the Eastern District of VirginiaMember
2003 - Present
Order of the CoifLifetime Member
2003 - Present
Virginia State BarMember
2022 - 2023
Virginia Employment Lawyers AssociationPresident
2020 - 2022
Virginia Employment Lawyers AssociationVice President
2011 - 2014
Arlington County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Burns v. United States, 235 A.3d 758 (D.C. 2020)
Defendant Burns' conviction was reversed
Amos v. Commonwealth
A Petition for rehearing was granted and the decision affirming client's conviction was vacated.
Cisneros v. Johanson
Obtained judgments totaling $63,366.74 for double damages and attorneys' fees.
In re NexCen Brands, Inc. Securities Litigation
Defendants paid $4 million in settlement of all claims in a negotiated settlement approved by the District Court.
Varghese v. China Shenghuo Pharmaceutical Holdings Inc.
Obtained payment by Defendants of $800,000 in settlement of all claims in a negotiated settlement approved by the District Court.
In re LDK Solar Securities Litigation
Obtained payment by Defendants of $16 million in settlement of all claims in a negotiated settlement approved by the District Court.
In re Staples, Inc. Shareholder Derivative Litigation
Defendants' insurers agreed to pay $7.25 million in a negotiated settlement and Staples agreed to reprice certain stock options that were allegedly issued improperly.
In re CP Ships Ltd. Securities Litigation
Obtained payment by Defendants of $1.3 million in settlement of all claims in a negotiated settlement approved by the District Court.
In re Buca, Inc. Securities Litigation
Defendants paid $1.6 million to resolve all claims pursuant to a negotiated settlement approved by the District Court.
Chevez v. Anna's Gateway Deli
Obtained payment of $52,000 in damages an attorneys' fees
Education
2003
George Washington University National Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
Georgetown University School of Foreign Service
B.S.F.S
N/A
Universidad de Belgrano
OAS Certificate Program
Speaking Engagements
2023
MWELA Annual Conference - Panel Discussion
It Pays to Do Justice: Representing Low-Wage Workers in Wage Theft Cases
2021
2020
2015
Statewide Legal Aid Conference
The Fair Labor Standards Act
2010
Seminar on Electronic Discovery for Attorneys
Electronic Discovery
2010
CLE Course
Everything You Need to Know Today About E-Discovery
Publications
2012
2012
Virginia Lawyer (Virginia State Bar)
Professional Notice (announcement about The Kaplan Law Firm)
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Do I need to get my signature notarized when sending my answers to interrogatories?
21 May 2014
Q&A
Filing a settlement claim form one day late. Can I still collect?
01 Apr 2014
Q&A
Can I sue my sons doctor for calling him a dumb ass?
31 Dec 2013