Matthew Stoloff focuses on complex litigation matters, including mass torts in the railroad industry, insurance coverage disputes and bad faith matters, and construction defects. He also has worked in the areas of employment law, medical malpractice, and special education.
With more than 15 years of experience, Matthew represents companies in hotly contested issues with millions at stake. Matthew has reviewed hundreds of thousands of pages of medical records, employment records, correspondence, and expert reports. He is regularly involved in motion practice and frequently is asked to draft and revise briefs to compel discovery, for protective orders, and for summary judgment. His written arguments have persuaded the courts to grant summary judgment or substantially limit the number and/or scope of the issues for trial. Additionally, his mediation submissions have helped parties reach favorable, confidential settlements.
Experience
Representative Matters
Railroad Industry
- Railroad derailments that result in passenger injuries and deaths
- Pedestrian strikes and vehicle collisions at railroad crossings
- Rail passengers who are injured inside trains, on platforms, or inside railroad stations
- Rail employees who are injured on the job
Insurance Defense
- Dispute involving Long Term Care insurance policy
- Dispute involving Whole Life insurance policy
- Dispute involving purported beneficiary’s rights under Term Life insurance policy
Maritime Law
- Amicus Curiae Brief on behalf of Association of Transportation Law Professionals, Inc. in the Supreme Court of the United States January 13, 2023 in Stephen Douglas et. al v. Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha.
Professional Highlights
Professional Activities
Washington Court Rules and Procedures Committee, October 2023-Present
Recognition & Accomplishments
The Best Lawyers in America, Commercial Litigation, 2024-2025
Thomson Reuters, “New Jersey Rising Star,” Schools & Education, 2013-2018
Volunteer Lawyers for Justice of New Jersey, Pro Bono Attorney of the Month, February 2012
Volunteer Lawyers for Justice of New Jersey, Pro Bono Attorney, 2010-2018
- Matthew represented children with disabilities in special education matters and appeared in the New Jersey Office of Administrative Law. He was successful in obtaining independent educational evaluations, additional special education services, compensatory educational services, and placements in specialized schools at district expense.
Publications
"Lingering Questions About Independent Flag State Reports of Marine Casualties," Association of Transportation Law Professionals, September 16, 2024
"Litigating Under the New Jersey Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights," Education Law Center, February 2024
"Amendments To the Limitation Act: Small Passenger Vessels Are Restricted From Limiting Their Liability For Marine Casualties," The Transportation Lawyer, December 2023
"Can You Ethically Advise Your Clients to Secretly Record Communications?" New Jersey Lawyer Magazine, October 2009
Credentials
Education
Syracuse University College of Law (J.D.)
Disability Rights Clinic Program, Student Attorney, 2006-2007
Domenick L. Gabrielli Family Law Moot Court, Team Member
City University of New York, John Jay College of Criminal Justice (M.A.)
Michigan State University (M.L.R.H.R.)
University of Cincinnati (B.A.)
Admissions
Washington
Oregon
New Jersey
U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit