Atty. Matthew Ian Marks
Matthew I. Marks, Esq., graduated from The State University of New York at Albany in 1996.
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Matthew Ian Marks is a sexual harassment, employment, and civil rights attorney based in Long Island City, New York, practicing at Ricotta & Marks, P.C.. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Admitted to practice in New York (2000). Educated at Hofstra University School of Law (JD, 1999) and Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School of Law (—). Serands clients in Long Island City, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Matthew I. Marks, Esq., graduated from The State University of New York at Albany in 1996
- He then received his Juris Doctor from Hofstra University School of Law in 1999, where he was a member of the Hofstra Law Review
- Matthew was admitted to the New York State Bar, The Southern and Eastern District Federal Courts of New York, in 2000
- As a former senior associate at a large employment discrimination firm, Matthew handled complex litigation, with an emphasis on employment law and civil rights litigation
- He also handled restrictive covenants and contract litigation
- In this role, he was known for his complex and novel legal arguments, many of which have been noted by opposing attorneys and judges alike
- He has successfully handled several cases of first impression
- Matthew utilizes his refined knowledge of civil rights and employment law to successfully represent clients in cases involving policies and procedures related to workforce diversity
- contract compliance
- Titles VI, VII and IX of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
- the Americans with Disabilities Act
- Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
- relevant federal and New York State laws
- equal employment opportunity law
- and educational equity
- He has also worked for the Law Department of the City of New York
- There he defended the City in several major, high-profile class action civil rights litigations
- Matthew joined White, Ricotta & Marks, P.C., in 2011
- Here, he is committed to giving his clients personalized attention and getting them the highest possible awards in their cases
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Matthew Ian Marks is one of 6,021 sexual harassment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse sexual harassment attorneys in New York →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Matthew Ian Marks is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New York →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Matthew Ian Marks is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in New York →
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Why local counsel matters in New York
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 Long Island City 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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