Matthew Robert Maddox

This attorney is an experienced Associate with a strong background in employment law, specifically related to long-term disability claims and consumer fraud. They graduated with a Juris Doctor (JD) from University of Michigan Law School in 2008, where they earned a Book Award in Evidence and contributed to the Law Review. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor of Arts (BA) at Georgetown University in 2003.

Their career includes working at prestigious firms like Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy, LLP (2013-2015) and Davis Polk & Wardwell (2008-2013). They are an active member of various professional organizations, including the American Bar Association and New York State Bar Association.

Notable cases include Hunt v. MetLife, where they successfully argued for the continuation of claims related to consumer fraud and attorneys’ fees. They also offer insights through speaking engagements such as Quimbee and Lawline courses, covering topics like disability claims and effective client counseling.

Their publications include discussions on long-term disability benefits, the effects of year-end bonuses, and the impact of Long COVID on benefits. This attorney’s expertise lies in advocating for individuals dealing with long-term disability claims, with a focus on ensuring that they receive the benefits they are entitled to.

Features

• Employment Contracts
• Harassment Claims
• Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA)
• Union Negotiations
• Wage and Hour Disputes
• Whistleblower Protections
• Workplace Discrimination
• Wrongful Termination

• License
  Licensed in New Jersey
  State: New Jersey
  Acquired: 2022
  Active
  
  Licensed in New York
  State: New York
  Acquired: 2009
  Currently Registered
  
• Honors
  2008 - Law Review, University of Michigan Law School
  2006 - Book Award in Evidence, University of Michigan Law School
• Work Experience
  2013 - 2015 Associate, Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy, LLP
  2008 - 2013 Associate, Davis Polk & Wardwell
• Sample of Legal Cases
  Hunt v. MetLife - NY state court refused to dismiss a claim that MetLife engaged in consumer fraud, and refused to dismiss a claim for attorneys' fees
  
• Associations
  2022 - Present
  American Bar Association - Employee Benefits Committee; Employment and Insurance Sections
  2022 - Present
  National Employment Lawyers Association/New York - Member
  2009 - Present
  New York State Bar Association - Member
  2009 - Present
  Lesbian and Gay Law Association of Greater New York - Member
• Education
  2008 - University of Michigan Law School - JD
  2003 - Georgetown University - BA - Bachelor of Arts
• Speaking Engagements
  2022 - Opposing a Long Term Disability Company Doctor’s Report - Opposing a Long Term Disability Company Doctor’s Report - Quimbee
• Publications
  2023 - Martindale-Hubbell
  Long Term Disability Benefits Awarded Due to Symptoms of Long COVID, Despite Disagreement as to Diagnosis
  2022 - The Maddox Firm
  How Do Year-End Bonuses Affect Long Term Disability Claims
• Languages
  English - Native / Fluent

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