- Experience
- 20 years
- Consultation
- Contact for details
- Bar State
- North Carolina
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- Available
- Languages
- English, Spanish
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- Approved profile
- Phone
- (704) 512-0606
About
As a lawyer and a small business owner, I view my cases with a singular focus: to solve the problems faced by my clients. I founded SeiferFlatow, PLLC in 2011 after years of developing a broad and extensive litigation practice in both state and federal court in Charlotte and throughout North Carolina. Experienced in many types of civil litigation, I am committed to achieve the best possible results for every client embroiled in a legal dispute or requiring personalized legal advice. My unceasing commitment to satisfied clients is the hallmark of my practice. Though legal battles can sometimes be long and grueling, I work to be a steadfast advocate; I works tirelessly to address my clients’ needs. I help my clients find peace of mind even in the face of a legal battle. My clients include international business owners looking to do business in or hire employees in Charlotte; business owners in Charlotte looking to protect their companies from potential vulnerabilities or protect employees and trade secrets; individuals looking to maximize contracts or pursue legal options after termination; and workers who have been injured on the job. *** Watch my videos below for answers to common workers' compensation and employment law questions. ***
Location
Open map2319 Crescent Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina, 28207, United StatesCharlotte, North Carolina, 28207
Admissions
1North CarolinaSince 2006
Education
2Wake Forest University School of LawJ.D. | Law
University of Notre DameB.A. | Political Science
Professional Details
Experience
Partner
Associate Attorney2006 - 2011
Legal Clerk2004 - 2004
Awards
Rising Stars, 2012-192019 | 2012-19Open link
Legal Elite2018Open link
Legal Elite - Young Guns2014 | North Carolina Business Journal’s list of Legal Elite for 2014. This honor recognizes the fact that his courtroom achievements and skills are acknowledged by both the general public as well as by fellow members of the legal community.Open link
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North Carolina Advocates of JusticeMember
North Carolina State BarMember
Fees
Credit Cards Accepted All major credit cards accepted.
Contingent Fees No fee without successful recovery for personal injury and workers' compensation cases.
Videos
11
I got hurt at work, do I qualify for Workers Compensation?About the Author: http://www.seiferflatow.com/attorney-bios/mathew-e-flatow/ Contact the Author: 704-512-0606 or attorneycontact@seiferflatow.com I got hurt at work, do I qualify for Workers Compensation? Generally speaking, if you had an accident at work that led to an injury, you qualify for workers compensation in North Carolina. Typically, an accident involves a slip, trip, fall or other untoward event. However, simply being able to describe a specific traumatic event may be sufficient if the injury is to your back. Also, if you suffer from a disease related to your work environment, you may qualify for workers compensation. The law is complex and every situation deserves to be analyzed on its own merits.
SeiferFlatow, PLLC - What qualifies as wrongful termination?About the Author: http://www.seiferflatow.com/attorney-bios/mathew-e-flatow/ Contact the Author: 704-512-0606 or attorneycontact@seiferflatow.com What qualifies as wrongful termination? Wrongful termination is often confused with the concept of being unfairly fired. In North Carolina, fairness has nothing to do with wrongful termination. In order for your termination to qualify as wrongful termination, you must show that you were either discriminated against, retaliated against for participating in a protected activity, refusing to commit an illegal or unsafe act or other reasons that violates North Carolina public policy.
What is a hostile work environment?About the Author: http://www.seiferflatow.com/attorney-bios/mathew-e-flatow/ Contact the Author: 704-512-0606 or attorneycontact@seiferflatow.com What is a hostile work environment? People commonly misunderstand what a hostile work environment is from a legal perspective. Having a mean boss who yells a lot does not constitute a hostile work environment from a legal standpoint. To prove that you are part of a hostile work environment, you must show that you are part of a protected class as defined by your race, gender, age, religion, disability, etc. and that you were subjected to unwelcome verbal or physical conduct because of your protected class. It is also important to note that the behavior must be considered severe and pervasive to be defined as an abusive work environment.
What is a disability rating?About the Author: http://www.seiferflatow.com/attorney-bios/mathew-e-flatow/ Contact the Author: 704-512-0606 or attorneycontact@seiferflatow.com What is a disability rating? A disability rating is a doctor
What constitutes retaliation?About the Author: http://www.seiferflatow.com/attorney-bios/mathew-e-flatow/ Contact the Author: 704-512-0606 or attorneycontact@seiferflatow.com What constitutes retaliation? Retaliation in the workforce is different than how we normally think of the definition of retaliation. Retaliation in a legal sense is when an employee receives an adverse employment action such as termination, demotion, etc. for participating in a protected activity. Protected activities include filing a complaint with the EEOC, complaining about discrimination, filing a workers compensation complaint, refusing to break the law and reporting your employer to OSHA.
What compensation are injured employees entitled to under North Carolina Workers Compensation law?About the Author: http://www.seiferflatow.com/attorney-bios/mathew-e-flatow/ Contact the Author: 704-512-0606 or attorneycontact@seiferflatow.com What compensation are injured employees entitled to under North Carolina Workers
North Carolina is an at will employment state What does that mean?About the Author: http://www.seiferflatow.com/attorney-bios/mathew-e-flatow/ Contact the Author: 704-512-0606 or attorneycontact@seiferflatow.com North Carolina is an "at-will" employment state. What does this mean? Simply put, employment
I have been offered a severance agreement, should I have an attorney review it?About the Author: http://www.seiferflatow.com/attorney-bios/mathew-e-flatow/ Contact the Author: 704-512-0606 or attorneycontact@seiferflatow.com I have been offered a severance agreement, should I have an attorney review it? The severance agreement provided by your employer was drafted by their legal counsel, it only makes sense for you to have an attorney looking out for your interests review it as well. Having an attorney review the agreement will make sure that it is a balanced document that will not harm you going forward. Further, the attorney will make sure that you are not waiving any rights that should not be waived. Finally, the attorney can advise whether the compensation is adequate or if you should negotiate a better deal.
How do I prove that I was wrongfully terminated?About the Author: http://www.seiferflatow.com/attorney-bios/mathew-e-flatow/ Contact the Author: 704-512-0606 or attorneycontact@seiferflatow.com How do I prove that I was wrongfully terminated? The easiest way to prove that you were wrongfully terminated is through direct evidence. If there was a conversation, email or document that shows you were fired due to your race, religion, age, national origin, sex or being a member of some other protected class, then you can prove wrongful termination. If there is no direct evidence, it may be possible to show that the circumstances around your termination indirectly prove you were wrongfully terminated.