Our Philosophy
Civility, Courtesy, and Respect are Paramount
This office treats everyone with the same respect whether it is a judge on the Supreme Court or an administrative staff member, and yes, we even treat opposing counsel with respect. We are always professional in our written correspondence especially in the age of emails. We treat every judge, clerk, mediator, and opposing counsel at all appearances with the upmost respect. We always provide courtesy copies, confirming letters and emails, reasonable extensions when requested, and an open line for communication.
Even when presented with unprofessional conduct from Courts, adversaries, or opposing counsel, our firm remains steadfast in its commitment to proper decorum. Despite professional ethical rules requiring this philosophy in practice, it is not universal among attorneys. We find that this is the best way to practice and is always beneficial for our clients long term.
We want to settle your case. The cost of a trial can be extremely expensive and juries are unpredictable. A well-structed settlement is almost always in your best interest. We understand that you want to “win” and you want justice. However, there is a reason they sometimes call us counselors. A settlement buys you peace of mind and we structure the settlement to release you from all future claims stemming from your case. And you’ll no longer incur legal fees once the settlement agreement is executed and your case and file are closed.
Often when we do a cost/benefit analysis of how much legal fees would be projected, compared to the cost of the settlement, and often settlement is in your pocketbook’s interest. Let us guide you to the best decision for your business or personal interest, your bank account, and your peace of mind.
Settle!
Be confident that all inquiries and all information about your case given to Attorney Matthew B. Hodroff will, by law, be held strictly confidential whether you retain Mr. Hodroff as your attorney or not.
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Testimonials
“Matthew is very caring, compassionate, and he truly case about his clients. Matthew consistently went above and beyond to ensure we were well informed about our case, and that all our concerns were addressed. He handled our case with an optimistic and professional demeanor.”
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Our Promise to You
1. We will always do what is best for you.
Whether you hire us to draft a letter, or we represent you in a complex construction defect case, we are here to help you move forward. Sometimes this even means telling you that it would not be in your best interest for us to take your case, or, to suggest small claims court for disputes under $10,000.
2. We use all available resources to be the most efficient team representing you.
While no two cases are the same, our firm does utilize templates from similar cases to help keep drafting motions, discovery, and other costs down. Technology and research also enable us to provide an excellent work product in an efficient amount of time.
3. We always do our best to accommodate those in need.
Ask us about our numerous discounts including military, labor union, and others. We are willing to work with you on a budget. Give us a call so we can help understand your situation and help you the best we can.