Attorney Matthew Merson’s Experience:
Prior to joining Merson Law, Mr. Merson served as an Assistant District Attorney in the Kings County District Attorney’s Office. As an Assistant District Attorney, Mr. Merson managed up to 250 cases, ranging from misdemeanors to violent felonies. Mr. Merson obtained indictments on dozens of grand jury presentations and participated in multiple hearings and trials in both Criminal Court and Supreme Court of Kings County. Mr. Merson worked closely with victims and law enforcement to ensure the best outcome on all cases.
After graduating from law school, Mr. Merson joined a civil defense firm, where he drafted multiple motions, and argued in the various Supreme Courts of the State of New York and before the Appellate Division, First Department.
While in law school, Mr. Merson worked in the Child Advocacy Clinic, representing children in family court custody proceedings. Mr. Merson also competed in mock trial competitions as a member of the Polestino Trial Advocacy Institute. Mr. Merson also served as articles editor on the St. John’s University Law Review and Journal of Catholic Legal Studies.