Atty. Matthew Funk

Atty. Matthew Funk

Mr. Funk, senior partner at Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano, LLP, handles workers compensation cases for the firm.

New York New York 27 yrs experience 27 year
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About Matthew Funk at a glance

Matthew Funk is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton Romano Llp. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on car accidents, dui/dwi, truck accidents, medical malpractice, and wrongful death. Admitted to practice in New York (1999). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1998). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Funk, senior partner at Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano, LLP, handles workers compensation cases for the firm
  • He received his undergraduate degree from Albany University in 1995 and later went on to earn his Juris Doctorate degree from Brooklyn Law School in 1998
  • He has been practicing law since 1999 and became a partner at the firm in 2007
  • He is the current President of the New York Trial Lawyers Association (NYSTLA)
  • He is also the Co-Chair of the NYSTLA Workers' Compensation Committee and a member of the Legislative Committee, No-Fault Committee and Labor Law Committee
  • Since 1999, he has written for the NYSTLA Decisions program
  • He has lectured at the Decisions program for the past two years on the topic of Workers' Compensation
  • Matthew serves on the Executive Board of the Injured Workers Bar Association, participating in online round table discussions regarding the rights of injured workers
  • He is a Workers Compensation Committee member of the New York Coalition for Occupational Safety and Health (NYCOSH)
  • Matthew regularly lectures on the workers compensation law to various labor organizations
  • Currently, he is actively engaged in extensive workers compensation litigation
  • In 2017, Matthew was honored with a City & State Corporate Social Responsibility Award in the Law sector
  • In 2023, Matthew was selected to Super Lawyers, a designation of top-rated practicing attorneys selected through extensive evaluation, in the area of workers’ compensation
  • Professional Associations and Memberships • Named to Super Lawyers list in the area of workers compensation, 2023 • New York Trial Lawyers Association (NYSTLA) • Injured Workers Bar Association • New York Coalition for Occupational Safety and Health (NYCOSH)

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Funk's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew Funk handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

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DUI / DWI Defense

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Truck Accidents

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Medical Malpractice

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Wrongful Death

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Jurisdictional Context

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Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew Funk

Where is Matthew Funk's law office located?
Matthew Funk's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton Romano Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Funk handle?
Matthew Funk focuses on car accidents, dui/dwi, truck accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Matthew Funk practiced law?
Matthew Funk has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Matthew Funk go to law school?
Matthew Funk earned their education at (J.D., 1998).
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Practice Areas

Construction Accidents Construction and Workplace Accidents Construction Law Appealing a Social Security Disability Denial Applying For Disability Benefits Asbestos Exposure Asbestos Products Asbestos-Cancer Auto Accidents Back Injury Bicycle Accidents Birth Injury Building Collapse Bus Accidents Cancer Car Accidents Carpal Tunnel Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Civil Service Disability Pensions Common Medical Conditions/Disabilities Common SSD Application Mistakes Confined Space Worker Accidents Crane Accidents Criminal Law Dangerous Drugs Dangerous Products Dealing With Insurance Companies Debris on Stairs or in Work Areas Denied Social Security Disability Claim Denied Workers Compensation Claim Diesel Exhaust Exposure Cancer Claims Distracted Driving Accidents Drug and Medical Device Litigation Drunk Driving Accidents Electrocution Accidents Emergency Room Errors Employee Benefits Environmental Law Exposure to Chemicals or Fumes Failure to Diagnose Falling Objects Falls from Heights Fatal Workplace Injury Filing a Workers' Compensation Claim Fires And Explosions Flight Attendant Workers Comp Claim Forklift Accidents Head and Spinal Injuries Hearing and Vision Loss Hearing Loss Hospital Law Hospital Workplace Injuries Industrial and Manufacturing Accidents JUUL E-Cigarette Lawsuit Labor and Employment Ladder Accidents Long Term Disability Long-Term Workplace Illnesses Machinery Accidents Medical Malpractice Mesothelioma Motorcycle Accidents New York Scaffolding Law Nursing Home Abuse NY Construction Accident Average Settlement Pedestrian Accidents Personal Injury Phillips CPAP Recall Preexisting Injuries or Conditions Preparing For Your Workers’ Comp Consultation Products Liability Qualifying for SSD Benefits Roundup Cancer Lawsuit Sick Building Syndrome Silicosis Social Security Social Security Disability Subway Accidents Supplemental Security Income Takata Airbag Recall Texting While Driving Accidents Toxic Torts Trench Collapse Accidents Truck Accidents Trucking Accidents Tunnel Worker Injuries Uber and Lyft Rideshare Accidents Utility Worker Injuries Veterans Disability Benefits Wage And Hour Claims Welding Accidents Work-Related Car Accidents Work-Related Heart Attack Workers Comp Insurance Companies Workers Compensation Workers' Compensation Benefits Workers’ Compensation Hearings Wrongful Death Xarelto

Education

J.D.
Brooklyn Law School
- 1998

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1999

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