About Matthew Maddox

I love working with brilliant people who work hard. All of my clients worked hard to build amazing careers that were cut short. I'm lucky to spend my days (and sometimes nights) protecting folks going through some of the largest changes they have faced.

I know that if they do it the right way, they'll get through it.

Recent Successes

Here are just a few examples of recent successes on behalf of clients that have gotten me really excited:

• My client, a trader, suffered from multiple hearing-related issues. The long term disability insurer did not understand that the client’s workplace – a trading floor – was loud and raucous. Through the insurer’s appeal process, I reversed the insurer’s termination of benefits.

• My client, a physician, had severe pain issues that led him to decrease his productivity. The long term disability insurance company approved his claim, but it miscalculated his benefits. I sued the company in federal court. Due to our efforts, the insurance company paid him back benefits and increased his benefits going forward.

• My client, a partner at a major law firm, suffered from vision issues. I guided him as he left his job. We were able to protect the long term disability benefits that he and his firm had paid for with their insurance premiums.

 

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ERISA
Posted by anonymous
December 02, 2024
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My partner and I worked with The Maddox Firm for a long term disability claim with Lincoln Insurance. My partner’s disability is not well understood and he’s often been met with disbelief. Matt and Ari were some of the first people who listened to our situation, immediately understood, and had the expertise to help. We’ve worked with them over the past year on my partner’s claim, and Matt and Ari have been there to support and advocate for us at every turn. They had expert and kind doctors whom they were able to put us in touch with, and even recommended strong attorneys for SSDI and employment when we needed it. They often went out of their way to talk with our doctors, reassure us when we were in doubt, and ensure we understood the process and were in the best position to make a strong claim. We ultimately won our appeal with the decision coming back extremely quickly. My partner and I are so grateful to have been able to find such an expert firm, who also has the gift of empathy.

 
ERISA
Posted by Barbara
October 06, 2023
Hired Attorney

The Maddox law firm is highly knowledgeable in the field of disability and ERISA. I was in need of a rapid response to submitting my LTD claim because my employer was telling me I was not eligible despite paying for the benefit for several years. Matthew was reassuring, responsive and walked me through his recommendations and next steps. Within 72 hours of retaining his firm, which included a weekend, my LTD claim was initiated and submitted. Matthew was very professional & when my employer attempted to avoid the firm and called me again to tell me I was not eligible, Matthew drafted an email advising my employer of the need to communicate with his firm and also recommended they read their own policy. Matthew's para-legal Ari is amazing and walked me through every form that required submission. Ari even went on my hospital portal so she could gather my medical information needed. Long story short, I was awarded my LTD benefit because of Matthew's and Ari's expertise. well done!

 
Employee Benefits
Posted by Jason
October 05, 2023
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I had the privilege of working with The Maddox Firm, specifically with Attorney Matthew Maddox and Senior Paralegal Arianna Gonzalez. They assisted my family and I in navigating applications for Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability, both of which were approved seamlessly. Their rapid response was impressive; we were able to speak with both Matthew and Arianna on the same day we reached out, alleviating our immediate stress. Their deep expertise in disability law and working with insurers like Guardian stood out. They not only guided us through the application process but provided invaluable counsel at every stage, earning our complete trust. Their compassionate yet professional approach made a challenging process much less intimidating. They made us feel heard and supported throughout. I wholeheartedly recommend The Maddox Firm, thanks to the exceptional service and counsel of Matthew and Arianna. If you need expert guidance in disability insurance, look no further.

 

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Areas of Law

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    • Long Term Disability Claims
    • Long Term Disability Appeals
    • Long Term Disability Litigation
    • Short Term Disability Claims
    • ERISA Litigation
    • Residential Mental Health Treatment Litigation
    • Long Term Disability

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2009, New York
    United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
    United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
    United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
    2022, New Jersey
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Michigan Law School
    Class of 2008
    J.D.
    cum laude
    Other Education
    Georgetown University
    Class of 2003
    B.A.
    Economics
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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Matthew Maddox was admitted in 2009 to the State of New York.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Matthew Maddox attended University of Michigan Law School.