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Matthew Edward Sossi

3.3
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 33 years

Adoption Lawyer Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation ... +2 more

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 33 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1992

Eligible to Practice in Texas

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2016

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Matthew Edward Sossi's Reviews

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3.3 /5.0

22 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Cost of Services

Posted by Thamesia | September 27, 2023 | Family

From Handford

If I was asked 19 years ago or 10 years ago, the reviews would be higher-because honestly, Mr. Sossi handled two different family matters with professionalism and with relative ease. In fact, when I retained Mr. Sossi 10 years ago, I lived in California and reached out to him to handle a situation th...rough the Texas courts. Hence why I consulted him on a more recent situation without hesitation. My current experience with Mr. Sossi has taken a turn and not for the better. I consulted with Mr. Sossi and paid a retainer. I did not sign the contract as things changed fairly quickly with my situation. I emailed Mr. Sossi to request a refund, which he agreed to send. This was six months ago and no refund. I was told via email, a text message, and by phone that the money was sent or would be sent. It would have been better to indicate that no refund will be sent opposed to stringing me along for months. I would have preferred to handle this privately.

Posted by Manuel | July 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Great attorney!

Mr. Sossi has assisted me in a couple situations and I would certainly recommend his services to anyone in the San Antonio or South Central Texas region. He is very prompt in handling your case and charges a reasonable price for his services. Go and call his office, you will relieve stress almost i...mmediately. It is good to have an attorney to represent you and Mr. Sossi will do his best. Thank you Mr. Sossi.

Posted by anonymous | November 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Terrible attorney you have been warned

I hired Matt 1 year ago now for child support and custody of my child. The entire time Matt was my attorney he rushed, he was never prepared. He talked down about me to the other attorney and made everything seem like a joke. Matt was terrible in each court appearance so much so that in one of the co...urt appearances the judge yelled at him. If I wouldn't have hired him I would have saved my money or if I would have read these reviews. He would often call me the day of telling me that we have court. He even sent me home from court on several days just to call me back. I read the other reviews and they are all exactly like my situation. He rushes into court not sharing information with you, he doesn't listen to what you want or hope to accomplish, he will work against you because he thinks he knows whats better for you. In the end 1 year later I am in the same situation out of money and nothing literally nothing has change. I don't have my child and my child support payments have not gone down.

Matthew Sossi

Replied last November 27, 2018

I flagged this review from my account. Nothing from AVVO. Is this an acceptable practice to put a review from an anonymous person? Is it acceptable to place a review effecting my business that has no bases in fact? Unacceptable AVVO.

Posted by Daniel | June 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

stay a way

I hired matt Sossi to handle my divorce case. he was very nice only at our first visit only to present a good image as a caring, trustworthy attorney. unfortunately afterwards, he should no interest in defending my rights as an attorney and he made me fell that he has no interest in my case. he would... not answer my phone calls, text massage or massages left with his secretary. I had no other choice than to replace him with another attorney. I asked Mr. Sossi to refund the potion of the money he has charged me for the services not rendered. he made up an itemized list for services he did not performed and over charged me, so he kept the money he does not deserve. Overall I had very bad experience with this attorney and i would not recommend him to any one.

Matthew Sossi

Replied last June 23, 2018

Mr. Darbi, I invited you to the office to discuss this matter to discuss the itemization for work done on your case. It took you two weeks to get to the office. Rather than communicate with me at our meeting you stormed out of the office threatening me with a negative review and a state bar grievance. I made sure that we had you in the office as needed and welcomed you to our office several times without an appointment. I made sure you understood you would not be charged for the overages which were due on your account. I understand that divorce is difficult and wish you well. Matt Sossi

Posted by Ryan | May 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

STAY AWAY

Do not use matt sossi as an attorney. He is unprofessional, will only contact you when he needs something and lies to you about the contract. He rushed us in the final day of my divorce and i was even told that he never brought up my offers to the other attorney to try to come to an agreement. He wen...t out of his way to try to get extra money out of it. I have emails from him where he disrespects me continuously. There was never one point when i thought he was a good hire but he is the perfect example of getting what you pay for. I had terms with my ex wife and somehow he was able to make it so i ended up paying more and got totally screwed in every way. He also kept giving me fake deadlines telling me we had to be done by noon at 11:50 then 12:01 came around and he switched it to 1:30. He will try to argue every part of this but i will gladly show anyone my correspondence with him. I have let the texas bar know and i implore people to stay away from him.

Matthew Sossi

Replied last May 19, 2018

Ryan Howard. You sent me a message claiming that we entered into a flat fee contract and wanted money back. When I provided you the contract you signed you was not a flat fee contract you threatened that you would take me to the state bar. You arranged a meeting at my office to talk about this situation. You never showed. I am demanding that this review be taken down immediately. Matt Sossi

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Matthew Edward Sossi's Lawyer Endorsements

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Sarah Kocian

Unknown lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Matt is great to work with. He is a fair and respectful opposing counsel."

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Willie Graves

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He knows what he's doing and does it very, very well."

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Marc Pederson

Family lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Matt Sossi for several years. He is a highly intelligent and professional attorney with an impeccable reputation for excellence in serving his clients. I am proud, therefore, to give Matt Sossi my endorsement."

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O. Rene Diaz

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Matt Sossi is a very smart, ethical, and competent attorney. I have seen him in action both inside and outside the court room! If you need a no-nonsense attorney, who will effectively and efficiently get the job done, then Matt is the attorney for you. Rene Diaz"

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Nov 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2016.

Public Reprimand issued in TX, 2016

updated on 02/23/2017

Public reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.

Honors

1991

AMERICAN JURISDPRUDENCE AWARD - CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, ST. MARY'S LAW SCHOOL

1990

AMERICAN JURISPRUDENCE - PROPERTY II, ST. MARY'S LAW SCHOOL

Work Experience

1995 - Present

SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP, LAW OFFICE OF MATT SOSSI

1993 - 1995

CONTRACT ATTORNEY, ZIMMERMAN & ZIMMERMAN PC

Associations

2014 - Present

Association of Family and Conciliation Courts

DIRECTOR

2012 - 2012

BEXAR COUNTY DOMESTIC RELATIONS OFFICE

VICE PRESIDENT

Education

1992

St Mary's University of San Antonio School of Law

1989

Virginia Military Institute

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Texas Domestic Relations - San Antonio

Taking a child first approach in your divorce

Publications

Languages

English

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