Matthew R. Mendelsohn

Matthew R. Mendelsohn is a trial lawyer specializing in complex civil and class action litigation.  Mr. Mendelsohn is admitted to practice in both state and federal courts in New Jersey and New York, and before the Third and Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

In addition to litigating Mazie Slater cases, Mr. Mendelsohn has also been retained on numerous cases as New Jersey local counsel and co-counsel, including in class actions, mass torts, toxic torts and other complex litigations.

Mr. Mendelsohn has been certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Civil Trial Attorney, a distinction held by less than 3% of practicing attorneys in New Jersey. A “Certified Trial Attorney” is a designation granted by the New Jersey Supreme Court to attorneys who are able to demonstrate sufficient levels of experience, education, knowledge and skill in civil trial practice. Through its Board on Trial Attorney Certification, designates only those lawyers who apply for certification and who are able to meet the standards set by the Board and approved by the Court.

Because of his many accomplishments, Mr. Mendelsohn has received numerous awards from the most prestigious legal publications in New Jersey, New York and across the nation. The following are just some of the top awards he has won:

Matthew Mendelsohn has built an impressive record of recoveries for his clients across a wide range of complex litigation — from multimillion-dollar personal injury and auto accident settlements to landmark class action outcomes against some of the nation’s largest automakers. His results span personal injury, medical malpractice, defective products, and consumer class actions, reflecting the depth and versatility he brings to every case he handles. While many outcomes remain confidential, the representative results listed below offer a glimpse into what Mr. Mendelsohn has achieved for the people he represents.

Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances.

Matthew Mendelsohn has argued and briefed significant matters before state and federal courts, contributing to a group of published decisions that have shaped the development of class action and complex civil litigation law. The selected decisions listed below reflect Mr. Mendelsohn’s ability to advance his clients’ interests at every stage of litigation, from initial pleadings through appellate review.