About Matthew Sakkas, Esq.
Matthew Sakkas is an accomplished trial lawyer and appellate lawyer in the field of personal injury and wrongful death. He draws on nearly 30 years of experience – on both the plaintiff and defense sides of the equation – to advocate effectively for people who have been injured through the negligence or willful actions of others.
His long and distinguished record includes published appellate decisions, notable recoveries in big cases, and representing the family of a victim of the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center.
Education
J.D., Vanderbilt University School of Law
1991
B.A., Clark University, 1988
magna cum laude
London School of Economics
1986-1987
Awards
New York Metro Super Lawyers list, 2010 – 2017
Associations
American Association for Justice, Member
New York State Trial Lawyers Association, Member
New York Academy of Trial Lawyers, Member
New York County Lawyers’ Association, Member
New York City Civil Court, Arbitrator
Bar Admissions
New York, 1992
U.S. District Court Southern District of New York
U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Languages
English
