Matthew Brian Weinick
Long Island Employment lawyer
Language(s):
English
Matthew Weinick | Long Island Employment Lawyer
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About Matthew
Matt is a litigator who is not afraid of the courtroom. Since the beginning of his career, Matt has been fighting for his clients’ rights before Federal and State Court judges and administrative law judges. He has tried employment discrimination and retaliation cases before juries in Federal Court, represents clients at mediation and arbitration, and has argued appeals before the Second Circuit Court of Appeals and the New York Appellate Division. Matt’s success has been recognized for four consecutive years by Super Lawyers Magazine which listed him as a Rising Star in 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015, a recognition reserved for less than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state.In addition to serving his clients, Matt serves the legal community, as well. He has published articles in the Nassau County Bar Association’s newspaper about changes in employment law, he has taught a continuing legal education class about the essentials of employment law, and he instructed a law school class entitled “Foundational Lawyering Skills,” which taught trial advocacy skills to second year Hofstra Law School students. Matt is frequently called upon by other lawyers for strategic or legal advice and he was hired by another law firm specifically to argue an appeal at the Appellate Division, Second Department.Before partnering with Pete, Matt was a senior associate at a preeminent Long Island employment discrimination firm where he was trusted with his own caseload and was frequently assigned to work on the firm’s most complex matters. Matt also served as a Nassau County Deputy County Attorney, representing the County and its employees in civil rights actions.Matt graduated cum laude from Hofstra University School of Law. At Hofstra, Matt served as Notes and Comments Editor of the Hofstra Labor and Employment Law Journal and published an article about workers’ rights. He also interned for United States District Judge Denis R. Hurley.
F&W offers its potential clients a free initial consultation with an attorney. At the initial consultation, the attorney will review the facts of your case and your goals, and will offer possible solutions. Frequently, F&W lawyers are able to find solutions where other firms have turned the clients away. Once a solution is formulated, F&W will work with the client to find an appropriate retainer agreement. F&W prides itself on using a variety of retainer agreements to find the most appropriate arrangement for each unique situation.
Experience
Partner
Famighetti & Weinick, PLLC
2014-Present
Instructor
Hofstra University School Of Law
2015-2015
Senior Associate
Leeds Brown Law
2010-2013
County Attorney
Nassau County Attorney's Office
2008-2010
Legal Intern
Hon. Denis R. Hurley
2008-2008
Admission
Supreme Court of the United States
2018
Western District of New York
2012
Eastern District of New York
2009
Southern District of New York
2009
New York
2009
2nd Circuit
Education
State University of New York at Buffalo
B.A.
1999
Recognitions & Achievements
Associations
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Member | New York Bar Association
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Member | Nassau County Bar Association
Honors / Awards
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Nominated for Best Law Firm, Best of Long Island2015
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Rising Star, Super Lawyers2015
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Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine2014
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Rising Star, New York Super Lawyers2013
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Rising Star, Super Lawyers2012
Notable Work
Publications
“Recent Discovery Reforms in Employment Litigation,” Nassau Lawyer, April
2017
“Don’t Get Burned: The Expansion of the Cat’s Paw Theory in the Second Circuit,” Nassau Lawyer, January
2017
“Second Circuit Settles Pleading Standard for Discrimination Cases,” Nassau Lawyer, January
2016
“Unpaid and Unprotected? Interns, Sexual Harassment, and the Law,” Nassau Lawyer, January
2015
“U.S. Supreme Court Raises the Bar for Title VII Retaliation Claims,” Nassau Lawyer, January
2014
Questions & Answers
Please describe a case in the last year or two where you made a big difference.
I met with a client who had been turned away from several other law firms who said the client did not have a case. After spending time with the client thoroughly reviewing the facts, I found a creative solution to help the client's situation. After presenting the solution to the defendant, we were able to craft a resolution acceptable to both sides without the need to file a lawsuit.
How did you build a successful practice?
We do not take a cookie-cutter approach to cases. Rather, from the very beginning, including the retainer agreement, we implement an individualized plan of action to help our clients meet their goals.
How important is local knowledge to the success of your cases?
Local knowledge is very important in employment cases. Employment laws can vary by state and even by city so it is crucial that employment lawyers be knowledgeable about the laws in their geographical area. Further, court procedures can vary widely, not only between court houses, but between judges. We're familiar with local rules as well as specific judges' rules and temperaments.
What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?
People spend so much of their time at work so it's rewarding to be able to help people who face adversity at their jobs.
What are your other interests in addition to law?
I enjoy music. I frequently attend music festivals and concerts and I'm learning to play guitar. I'm also a certified SCUBA diver and enjoy travelling to different locations to explore underwater.
Are you involved in your community?
I'm a volunteer firefighter and emergency medical technician- critical care. I'm a member of my community's volunteer fire department.
Additional Info
Famighetti & Weinick, PLLC Highlights
Employment, Civil & Human Rights
Firm Size:
1
Firm Locations:
1
Languages:
spanish