Matthew J. Weinberg

Trial Lawyer

Matt Weinberg specializes in commercial litigation with a focus on complex casework. His experience includes trial practice in federal and state court, workers compensation claims, arbitrations and appeals. Mr. Weinberg crafts diverse and innovative solutions to further his clients’ objectives. Mr. Weinberg excels at jury trials, representing plaintiffs and defendants in civil trials as well as representing defendants in criminal cases. Mr. Weinberg also excels in crisis management, helping clients make facts driven decisions in emergency situations. Mr. Weinberg prides himself on exceptional preparation for every case, ensuring his clients the highest chance of success and providing leverage for the best outcomes.

Related Capabilities

Civil Litigation Personal Injury Constitutional Rights Violations Jury Trials Community Association Law Criminal Defense Appeals

Bio

  • Commercial Litigation: Mr. Weinberg represents both plaintiffs and defendants in cases involving breach of contract, employment, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty claims, real estate disputes, property law, trusts, wills and estates litigation, construction disputes, home owners associations, condominium associations, as well as defamation claims. He has earned an exceptional reputation for his ability to handle complex matters spanning multiple areas of law while providing high-level counsel for clients in numerous jurisdictions and venues.
  • Jury Trials: For some clients, settlement or a plea deal is not available. Mr. Weinberg takes pride in the preparation and skill required to win jury trials. He excels at capturing his clients’ human elements in his presentation to the jury to get positive verdicts.  
  • Personal Injury: Mr. Weinberg fights hard to maximize compensation for his injured clients. He has earned clients hundreds of thousands of dollars for traumatic brain injury claims, toxic tort claims, premises liability claims and victims of motor vehicle accidents.
  • Civil Rights Violations: Mr. Weinberg routinely engages in lawsuits on behalf of victims who have suffered constitutional rights violations at the hands of local government actors. He works closely with clients to evaluate the legal issues involved in their claims to seek legal damages and remedies in federal court.
  • Appeals: Mr. Weinberg has a proven track record of successfully reversing general district court decisions on appeal in circuit court. He has also achieved numerous favorable results for his clients on appeal in the Virginia Court of Appeals. Mr. Weinberg makes sure to review the full scope of issues involved with an appeal to help the client determine if appealing his or her case is a sound decision.
  • White-Collar Criminal Defense: Many white-collar crimes have numerous factors and issues which creates complex litigation most criminal defense lawyers are not equipped to handle. Mr. Weinberg believes that defendants deserve to exercise their right to a jury trial in fact, rather than in theory. Mr. Weinberg strives to get criminal defendants the “not guilty” verdict they deserve.
  • Crisis Management: Sometimes crisis situations arise in court, in business and in life. A client might have a case scheduled for a jury trial only to learn to learn a month before trial that the client’s attorney cannot handle a jury trial. A business might have an onslaught of negative press that needs an immediate legal response. Mr. Weinberg excels in these types of crisis situations and numerous others. Mr. Weinberg carefully guides clients through emergencies by sifting through facts and allegations to design a plan of action tailored to protect the client’s legal and business interests. If necessary, Mr. Weinberg will dedicate his nights and weekends to help his clients in crisis situations whenever a client’s unexpected need for legal representation arises.

Community involvement

Mr. Weinberg recently won a pro bono criminal juvenile justice reform case reducing his client’s 10-year criminal sentence for a crime committed as a juvenile down to 2 years. Mr. Weinberg has been recognized numerous times by the Virginia State Bar for his dedication to pro bono work. Mr. Weinberg is also an active member of the Virginia Beach Bar Association as well as the Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association.

Achievements

  • Earned traumatic brain injury victim of tractor trailer accident award of $500,000
  • Earned victim of civil rights violation $200,000 award
  • Earned victim of toxic chemical exposure $480,000 award
  • Won plaintiff a jury verdict in $25,000,000 condominium association dispute
  • Won arbitration decision of $130,000 in real estate contract dispute Successfully removed eight years of a ten-year prison sentence for a juvenile in a precedent setting decision
  • Negotiated wire fraud and money laundering charges down to a tax violation in federal court reducing defendant’s sentence from potentially 45 years down to 1 year
  • B.S. in Physics from Old Dominion University
  • J.D. From University of Michigan Law School

Click to watch an interview with Mr. Weinberg: https://www.wtkr.com/investigations/doctor-who-works-at-chkd-arrested-for-performing-procedure-without-license