Licensed for 22 years

State CT

Acquired 2001

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Matthew Evers Willis

Personal injury Attorney at Vernon Rockville, CT

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Great, patient, genuine lawyer

Help on Sunday

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Personal injury

30%

If you are injured as a result of the negligence of someone else, let me assist you with dealing with their insurance carrier. I have experience pursuing negligent parties & dealing with their insurance companies. I have successfully settled cases &, when necessary, tried personal injury cases to jury verdict. I represent individuals in a variety of personal injury claims including: Car & motorcycle accidents Slip & fall accidents Animal bites Medical malpractice Wrongful Death
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22 years
Criminal defense

25%

If you are arrested for a felony or misdemeanor, domestic violence matter, serious motor vehicle charge, alcohol related offense, including DUI & driver's license suspension proceedings I can help. My clients include adults, juveniles, teenagers, high school & college students. I am very familiar with the various diversionary programs which, in many cases, not only allow me to obtain a dismissal of my client's criminal charges, but also the erasure of all public records of arrest & prosecution.
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22 years
DUI and DWI

25%

If you are arrested for a serious motor vehicle charge, alcohol related offense, including DUI and driver's license suspension proceedings before the Department of Motor Vehicles, I can help. My clients include adults, juveniles, teenagers, high school and college students. I am very familiar with the various diversionary programs which, in many cases, not only allow me to obtain a dismissal of my client's criminal charges, but also the erasure of all public records of arrest and prosecution.
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22 years
Speeding and traffic ticket

10%

If you are arrested for a serious motor vehicle charge, including speeding, reckless driving or driver's license suspension proceedings before the Department of Motor Vehicles, I can help. My clients include adults, juveniles, teenagers, high school and college students. I am very familiar with the various diversionary programs which, in many cases, not only allow me to obtain a dismissal of my client's criminal charges, but also the erasure of all public records of arrest and prosecution.
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22 years
Animal and dog bites

5%

If you are injured as a result of a dog bite or animal attack, let me assist you. I have experience pursuing these claims and delivering real results. I have successfully settled dog bite cases &, when necessary, will bring these matters to trial.
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Litigation

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Our Litigation Department represents a wide range of businesses and individuals in all manner of dispute resolution. Our litigation practice focuses on the following areas: Business litigation Employment litigation Debt collection, bankruptcy and creditors rights Legal malpractice Attorney discipline and grievance Estate/probate litigation Appeals Foreclosure and other real estate litigation Alternative dispute resolution (ADR)
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22 years

MATTHEW E. WILLIS is a partner in the firm’s litigation department and focuses his practice on personal injury, criminal law (including DUIs) and motor vehicle law. He also handles general business litigation, commercial and residential landlord tenant matters and construction law. Attorney Willis is a graduate of Roger Williams University and Roger Williams University School of Law. He is admitted to practice before the State and Federal Bars of Connecticut. He is a member of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, the American Association for Justice, the Connecticut Bar Association, the American Bar Association, and the Tolland County Bar Association. Attorney Willis has been peer reviewed and has achieved an "AV Preeminent" rating from Martindale- Hubbell.

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Posted by anonymous | September 2, 2022

Great, patient, genuine lawyer

Matthew provided me tremendous help, explaining everything clearly and patiently to me. He is very experienced in handling traffic-related matters, telling me the possible outcomes of my case. After following what he adviced, I got the best result of my case. Thank you so much.

Posted by anonymous | November 8, 2021

Help on Sunday

When my son was accused, I had no idea who to call. A friend of a friend recommended Matt, so I called and left a message hoping I'd hear something before the office opened on Monday. Matt called us back early Sunday morning. I thought he was very personable, knowledgeable and caring - and we were complete strangers! We truly appreciated his advice in this trying time, and he was gracious enough to recommend a good lawyer to work with that was much closer to home.

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Posted by Jen | June 26, 2021

Incredibly helpful

We called Matt with questions regarding all the possible outcomes and next steps related to a motor vehicle accident. Matt was very prompt in returning our call and was informative, helpful, and professional. It was obvious that Matt knows what he's talking about and his expertise eased our minds. I highly recommend him.

Posted by Tracey | June 16, 2021

The New Dispatcher

I went to Mr. Willis with 2 charges pending against me. I got a job promotion and I hade exactly 1 month to reapply. Because of the pandemic I wasn’t able to get to court for almost a year to get these 2 cases cleared up. Mr. Willis got both cases dropped in a matter of 2 weeks and I GOT THE JOB! He is an excellent lawyer and I highly recommend him. He stayed in contact with me to let me know what was going on with the case and the progress of the case. Overall he was very professional and nice.

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Posted by Vasilios | December 6, 2019

Excellent attorney

Attorney Willis had great reviews and they were right on. My initial consultation left me feeling that he would be the right choice. He listened and explained things in a way that were easy to understand. He’s down to earth, responds quickly, clearly and does what he says he’s going to do. Our case was like a maze and he went beyond helping and guiding us. We would have been lost without him. So glad we found him.

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Posted by Paul | August 19, 2019

Great result!

Attorney Willis was very knowledgeable and courteous and promptly got a great result for us. I highly recommend him.

Posted by anonymous | August 8, 2019

If you need an attorney, call Matt

Matt handled a difficult case for me but resolved it in a very positive way in which I definitely benefited from his professionalism and experience. He informed me of what to expect every step of the way and In an even shorter time frame than expected. Although I hope I never need his assistance in the future, he would definitely be my first phone call if I need an attorney.

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Posted by anonymous | June 27, 2019

Great traffic defense

I have quite a poor driving record, and Matt did an amazing job of getting an offense dropped, which otherwise would have jeopardized my ability to maintain my license

Posted by Lawrence M | June 27, 2019

Highly Recommended

Matt is a very thorough and competent professional who always had my best interests in mind. I was always informed and updated on the process and always felt like I was in very good hands. He never missed a scheduled meeting and always took my calls. What I especially liked about Matt was his ability to remain calm in crisis situations.

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Posted by Charles | June 26, 2019

Teen drivers first accident / ticket

Called for consultation on a traffic violation for my teen age daughter. She was so worried about how much it was going to cost her. Advised us as to what we needed to do. Asked us for certain documents pertaining to the ticket/summons and said he'd handle the rest. Rearrainged her court date to a date he was going to be at the court for another case. Went on her behalf and got it nollied. Shes so relieved it's not going to raise her insurance rates

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Posted by Tom | June 20, 2019

Masterful Counselor

Matt was my lawyer is a recent personal injury action. Matt is excellent in many ways. His grasp of the law. His willingness to research areas in which he knows 99% but wants to know 100%. His creativity--he thought of a new action which resulted in a better outcome than the original action. His communication skills. His profound concern for the well being (broadly defined) of his client. Last but not least, Matt is a great guy.

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Posted by Jill | June 5, 2019

Professional and personable

I hired Attorney Willis through a recommendation and now I will happily recommend him whenever possible. He managed my case with the upmost professionalism and kept me informed of all happenings the entire time . He also managed the personal aspects of my case and show me the upmost respect will all my medical issues the entire time . He truly cares for his clients and works hard to serve them well

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Posted by anonymous | March 11, 2019

Very Helpful

Took the time to listen and give me some advice on a situation I had going on.I recommend him again very helpful.

Posted by anonymous | January 17, 2019

Exactly What You Need

Matt was the only attorney willing to take the time to hear my unique situation out and explain my options clearly. I never once had to question his ability and he was more than well equipped to manage situations given his extensive knowledge and experience. I would definitely recommend anyone to consult with and hire Matt as I would definitely return to him if the situation calls upon it!

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Posted by Risa | August 22, 2018

Best Lawyer

I don’t even know where to start, Matt was an amazing lawyer! Helped me tremendously, highly recommended!

Posted by Erik | October 23, 2017

Erik Schneider Case

Matt was a true professional. While the situation was a tough one Matt and I worked together as a team. He was very detailed and also made sure to add a little humor to cheer me up since I was so down on the situation. I would and will recommend him to anyone that needs his council. The law firm is very lucky to have a person like Matt.

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Posted by anonymous | June 29, 2017

UConn Student Charged with Possession of Marijuana

Mr. Willis provided all the legal requirements and guidance that we needed in every way. He also showed empathy and concern which was very important to us. He explained how the process was going to go and it was exactly as he said. I'd highly recommend him.

Posted by anonymous | June 14, 2017

Great professional representation when I needed help!

As a young person finding my way, I got into some trouble based off of bad decision making with my little life experience. With short notice, Matthew was there for me and explained what was ahead of me including best options to recover from the situation. It was great advice for a first time offender that made a couple bad calls and never wanted to be in that position. He was very precise and clear for someone that did not understand too many legalities and it was very easy to be set on the right path all at an affordable price.

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Posted by anonymous | March 26, 2017

Excellent knowledge

While I did not require going to court and was let off with a warning , he helped me greatly during the consultation and let me know what fines I would face for a traffic violation

Posted by anonymous | February 5, 2017

Highly Recommend

My year old daughter hired Matt to help with a reckless endangerment speeding ticket. She was travelling way too fast to get from grad school in Boston to a charity event in CT being held to honor one of her best friends who passed away. I called Matt and he took it from there with our daughter. It was her first offense and she was really upset. Matt helped her navigate the legal system and managed to coordinate her challenging PA school schedule with court dates, and was able to get the charges reduced to 6 month probation. Matt's communication via email and text with first me, and the our daughter was very prompt and helpful. We hope not to have to hire Matt again, but wouldn't hesitate to if necessary. Thank you, Matt!

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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

Partner
Kahan, Kerensky & Capossela, LLP
2008 - Present

Attorney
Newman, Creed & Associates
2002 - 2008

Temporary Assistant Clerk
State of Connecticut, New Britain Superior Court
2001 - 2002

Education

Roger Williams University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2000

Roger Williams University
BS - Bachelor of Science
1996

Legal Cases

JANE DOE v. WATERPARK
Settlement of $850,000.00

CARMEN L. C., ADMINISTRATRIX OF THE ESTATATE OF WILLIAM C. v. JENNIFER MARCHAND, ET AL
Settlement of $742,500.00

SUSAN T. v. CHURCH
Settlement of $400,000.00

Associations

Connecticut Court Visitation Program
GA 19 Coordinator
2017 - Present

Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Member
2016 - Present

Judicial District of Tolland Security Committee
Member
2016 - Present

Standing Committee on Recommendations for Admissions to the Bar of Tolland County
Member
2015 - Present

Manchester Bar Association
Member
2014 - Present

Tolland County Bar Association
Member
2008 - Present

Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association
Member
2002 - Present

American Association for Justice
Member
2002 - Present

American Bar Association
Member
2002 - Present

Connecticut Bar Association
Member
2002 - Present

Tolland County Bar Association
President
2016 - 2017

Connecticut Bar Association
Connecticut Council of Bar Presidents
2016 - 2017

Tolland County Bar Association
Vice President
2015 - 2016

Tolland County Bar Association
Treasurer
2014 - 2015

Tolland County Bar Association
Secretary
2013 - 2014

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Languages Spoken

English

Honors and Awards

AV Peer Review Rating
Martindale-Hubbell
2014

CALI Achievement Award in Federal Courts
Roger Williams University School of Law in Partnership with the Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction
2000

CALI Achievement Award in Military Law
Roger Williams University School of Law in Partnership with the Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction
2000

Publications

Blog
Recent Increase in Pedestrian Fatalities - How to Protect Yourself
2020

Newsletter
7 Claim Mistakes That Victims Unknowingly Make
2020

Blog
Dog Bites - What You Need to Know From a Legal Perspective
2019

Blog
9 Tips - What to do if You're in a Car Accident
2019

Newsletter
Distracted Driving - the New "Drunk" Driving
2019

Windham Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
How to Protect Your Business From a Slip and Fall Claim
2019

Kahan, Kerensky & Capossela newsletter and web article
Why You Should Fight That Traffic Ticket!
2014

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Speaking Engagements

Tolland County Bar Association CLE
An Introduction to Prosecuting Personal Injury Cases
2017

Connecticut Animal Control Officers' Training Seminar Annual Conference
Dog Bites: A civil Perspective
2017

Guest on Talk of Connecticut with Brad Davis
Changes to Connecticut's DUI Laws
2015

Internal CLE
Presenting Evidence and Examining Witnesses in Probate Court
2013

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Michael Judge

DUI and DWI Attorney | Aug 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Willis has an excellent reputation in the areas of DUI Defense, Criminal Defense and Traffic Offenses. I would strongly recommend his services."

Rahul Aggarwal

Unknown Attorney | Mar 23
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."

Bethany Babbitt

Unknown Attorney | Feb 07
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt Willis is an experienced, capable attorney who is passionate about helping his clients! I endorse this lawyer."

Mark Leighton

Personal injury Attorney | Nov 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is smart, ethical, capable and a zealous advocate for his clients. He investigates every aspect of his cases to get the best possible result for his clients."

Peter Vladimir

Personal injury Attorney | May 01
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I just recently worked with Matt on a complex personal injury matter. Matt effectively and vigorously advocated for his client. He went the extra mile for his client by negotiating up the insurance company chain of command in this case. I highly recommend Matt to any one with a personal injury claim."

Stephen Sutton

Personal injury Attorney | Feb 05
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Willis has terrific manner with clients and is able to successfully assess and navigate difficult cases to a positive resolutions."

Bruce Newman

Unknown Attorney | Dec 30
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Highly capable, diligent attorney. Matt strives to get the best results for his clients."

Gary Brod

Personal injury Attorney | Apr 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Christopher Bowen

Personal injury Attorney | Jan 17
Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

Kimberly Thompson

Personal injury Attorney | Nov 26
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt is an excellent attorney. I endorse this lawyer. He not only cares about the outcome but also about the client. I recently sent one of my clients to him for personal injury and he did really well for them. Very happy at the outcome and his attention to detail."

Tushar Shah

General practice Attorney | Oct 21
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I went against Attorney Willis in a difficult contract case where he was actually defending the matter. He had a sharp eye to detail and gave a spirited defense of his client. I believe he is a good attorney and that you will be well taken care of by him."

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Divorce and separation

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Estate planning

Karen Lydecker

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