Atty. Matthew C Simon
Those who know me do not consider me a typical attorney. One of the most common complaints about attorneys is that they never call you back.
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Matthew C Simon is a contracts, personal injury, criminal defense, litigation, and government attorney based in Montclair, New Jersey, practicing at Simon Matt. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (2005) and New York (2005). Educated at Hofstra University School of Law (J.D., 2004) and St John's University (B.S., 2001). Serands clients in Montclair, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Those who know me do not consider me a typical attorney
- One of the most common complaints about attorneys is that they never call you back
- And then, when/if they do call, they are not familiar with the facts of your case
- That is not who I am
- I do not take thousands of cases
- I believe in personally handling all aspects of each person's case with the time, diligence and attention that it deserves
- Another common complaint about attorneys is that they do not keep you informed about what is going on in your case
- When a client asks me what is going on in the case, I believe that "nothing" is never an acceptable answer
- I believe in regularly providing my clients with status updates of what has transpired in the case, and what is expected to occur in the near future, as well as our continued plan and strategy to achieve the desired results
- I often hear complaints that someone's attorney simply is not doing anything to advance the case
- The discovery period is for a limited amount of time
- I believe that every day of the discovery period should be utilized to further strengthen your case
- During that period, depositions may be taken, examinations and inspections performed, experts retained, written questions asked, documents requested, medical records obtained, and related action can be taken to support your case
- Even if you want to settle the matter, it is important to put yourself in the strongest position possible prior to settlement negotiations in order to maximize your settlement
- Attorneys that pressure their clients into taking a settlement agreement is also against everything that I believe in
- It is the client's case, not the attorney's case
- I will always lay out all of the options and give my honest evaluation and recommendations, but I will never pressure a client into anything
- Once directed, I will vigorously and relentlessly advocate on behalf of my client
- Uniquely, I have trained and taught the martial art of Judo for over 25 years
- Judo has taught me many lessons, including to obtain maximum efficiency with minimum effort
- I do not try to stop my opponent's force, but rather use it against him to defeat him
- Judo also taught me the strategy to think many steps ahead of my opponent, rather than to react
- Finally, judo gave me the “never give up” and “practice makes perfect” attitude
- Hard work and dedication truly do get you good results, not only in judo and law, but in life
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Matthew C Simon's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew C Simon handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Matthew C Simon is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in New Jersey →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Matthew C Simon is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New Jersey →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Matthew C Simon is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in New Jersey →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Matthew C Simon is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New Jersey →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Matthew C Simon is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in New Jersey →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in New Jersey
Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Montclair are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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