Atty. Matthew Ian Marks

Atty. Matthew Ian Marks

Matthew I. Marks, Esq., graduated from The State University of New York at Albany in 1996.

Long Island City Long Island City 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew Ian Marks at a glance

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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About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Ian Marks's Areas of Practice

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

Sexual Harassment

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Employment Law

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

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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Jurisdictional Context

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew Ian Marks

Where is Matthew Ian Marks's law office located?
Matthew Ian Marks's law practice is located in Long Island City, New York. The firm is Ricotta & Marks, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Ian Marks handle?
Matthew Ian Marks focuses on sexual harassment, employment, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Matthew Ian Marks practiced law?
Matthew Ian Marks has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Matthew Ian Marks go to law school?
Matthew Ian Marks earned their education at (JD, 1999); (—).
How can I contact Matthew Ian Marks for a consultation?
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Education

JD
Hofstra University School of Law
- 1999
Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School of Law
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2000

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