Matthew Sakkas graduated from Clark University (magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa) in 1988. While an undergraduate he completed a General Course of Study at the London School of Economics from 1986 to 1987. He graduated from Vanderbilt University Law School in 1991 and passed the New York State Bar exam the same year. He was admitted to the New York State Bar in 1992. He is also admitted to practice law in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, the Eastern District of New York and the Second Circuit of Court Appeals.
Mr. Sakkas began his law career as an associate at well-known insurance defense law firm where he defended clients primarily in premises liability and construction accident cases. After several years working on the defense side, Mr. Sakkas joined a plaintiff's law firm where he was responsible for prosecuting a wide variety of personal injury cases from intake through trial as well as preparing and arguing appeals.
In 2000 Mr. Sakkas opened his own law firm concentrating on plaintiff's personal injury practice and worked in an "of counsel" capacity to other law firms, where he conducted depositions, tried cases and prepared and argued appeals. In 2005 Mr. Sakkas and Mr. Cahn joined their practices. In 2008 they merged their practice with Mr. Weiss, forming the partnership of Sakkas, Cahn & Weiss.
Mr. Sakkas is a long-standing member of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, the New York Academy of Trial Lawyers, New York County Lawyers' Association and the American Association for Justice, where he has served as a judge for the Student Trial Advocacy Competition. Mr. Sakkas has also served as a arbitrator for the New York City Civil Court.
- Personal Injury
- Products Liability
- Nursing Home Abuse
- Construction Law
- Premises Liability
- Free Consultation
- New York
- 2nd Circuit
- United States District Court for the Southern & Eastern Districts of New York
- English
- Attorney
- Sakkas, Cahn & Weiss
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- Of Counsel
- Neumann Law Group
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- Vanderbilt University Law School
- J.D. (1991)
- Clark University
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- London School of Economics
- (1987) General Course of Study
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- New York State Trial Lawyers Association
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- New York Academy of Trial Lawyers
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- New York County Lawyers' Association
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- American Association for Justice
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- Activities: Judge for the Student Trial Advocacy Competition
- New York City Civil Court
- Arbitrator
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- New York State Bar # 2458271
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- Website
- Matthew Sakkas' Website Profile
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- Neumann Law Group Website
- Blog
- Michigan Injury Lawyer Blog
- The contours of the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, protecting gun manufacturers from certain types of lawsuit, may have begun to change
3 December 2019 - Larry Nassar opened the way for the beginning of statute of limitations reform in Michigan
22 November 2019 - You won your lawsuit, but the other party won’t pay
21 November 2019 - When life gives you lemons . . .
14 November 2019 - Does a criminal record need be a lifelong scarlet letter?
8 November 2019 - Neocate Baby Formula’s Confirmed Link to Broken Bones and Rickets
6 November 2019 - Venture Catheters can Cause Blood Clots, Embolisms, or Death
6 November 2019 - Michigan Motorist Killed in Head-On Collision Involving State Trooper
24 July 2019 - Can Online Retailers Be Held Liable Through a Michigan Product Liability Lawsuit?
11 July 2019
- Blog
- California Injury Lawyer Blog
- Who is responsible when a shooting victim seeks compensation for their injury?
3 December 2019 - The Catholic Church, Boy Scouts of America, and Public Schools lose fight against California law providing justice for survivors of childhood sexual assault
22 November 2019 - When life gives you lemons . . .
14 November 2019 - Growing safety concerns are taking a toll on foundering Juul Labs
12 November 2019 - How California’s Comparative Negligence Law Helps Accident Victims Recover for Their Injuries
24 July 2019 - California Appellate Court Discusses How Courts Should Calculate Awards for Future Damages
11 July 2019 - Court Considers Negligence Per Se Instruction for Driver Stopped Between Highway and Exit Ramp
20 June 2019 - California Court Dismisses Independent Contractor’s Workplace Injury Case
13 June 2019 - Court Rejects Application of Firefighter’s Rule in Recent California Premises Liability Case
28 May 2019
- Blog
- Massachusetts Injury Lawyer Blog
- Sandy Hook families’ lawsuit against gun manufacturer proceeds: Supreme Court declines to intervene in Connecticut action
3 December 2019 - New York Law changes law, allows survivors of decades old sexual assault to sue.
22 November 2019 - Defective military earplugs result in damage to veteran’s hearing
14 November 2019 - Unlawful traffic stops and drunken driving charges
7 November 2019 - A Primer on Massachusetts Product Liability Law
24 July 2019 - Establishing Liability in a Massachusetts Slip-and-Fall Accident
11 July 2019 - Filing Wrongful Death Claims in Massachusetts
19 June 2019 - Massachusetts Hit-and-Run Motorists Are Subject to Civil and Criminal Liability
12 June 2019 - Court Decides Whether 30-Day Notice Must Be Given to Private Companies Responsible for Massachusetts Road Defects
28 May 2019