Matthew Weinick

Matthew Weinick is an employment lawyer at Famighetti & Weinick, PLLC on Long Island, New York. Weinick represents clients in workplace disputes involving employment discrimination, retaliation, wage claims, civil rights, and related litigation. His practice includes trials, appeals, mediation, arbitration, and administrative proceedings. Clients rely on his courtroom experience and practical legal judgment when workplace rights, job security, compensation, or professional reputation are at stake.

Weinick earned his J.D. cum laude from Hofstra University School of Law, where he 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. His legal education and early court experience support his ability to analyze employment claims, prepare strong written arguments, and guide clients through complex litigation.

Weinick has handled employment discrimination and retaliation cases before federal juries, represented clients in mediation and arbitration, and argued appeals before the Second Circuit Court of Appeals and New York appellate courts. His experience also includes Article 78 proceedings, wage-and-hour disputes, sexual harassment claims, civil rights actions, and complex commercial litigation. Before entering private practice, he served as a Nassau County Deputy County Attorney representing the County and its employees.

Matthew Weinick has been recognized by Super Lawyers and was previously listed as a Rising Star. He has chaired the Nassau County Bar Association’s Labor and Employment Law Committee, published and taught on employment law topics, and served as a mediator on federal and state court panels. His work reflects a strong litigation background, careful preparation, and a practical focus on helping clients protect their rights in employment and civil rights matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Famighetti & Weinick, PLLC
• Past Chairperson, Nassau County Bar Association, Labor & Employment Law Committee
• Member, Federal Bar Council
• Member, New York State Bar Association
• Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association

Licensed State

• New York
• Pennsylvania

Education

• Hofstra University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD) Cum Laude
• University at Buffalo
  BA in Anthropology

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