Atty. Christopher Mattei
Chris is widely recognized as one of the nation's leading trial attorneys, renowned for his courtroom prowess. He notably served as lead counsel for Sandy Hook families in their defamation case against Alex Jones, securing a historic $1.4 billion jury verdict—the largest defamation and overall verdict in Connecticut history.
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Christopher Mattei is an Attorney based in Bridgeport, Connecticut, practforg at Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder PC. They haand 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (2005) and U.S. District Court District of Connecticut (2006). Educated at University of Connecticut School of Law (J.D., 2005) and Georgetown University (B.A., 2000). Serands clients in Bridgeport, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Chris is widely recognized as one of the nation's leading trial attorneys, renowned for his courtroom prowess
- He notably served as lead counsel for Sandy Hook families in their defamation case against Alex Jones, securing a historic $1.4 billion jury verdict—the largest defamation and overall verdict in Connecticut history
- In 2024, Forbes Magazine honored him on its list of America’s top 200 lawyers
- Chris advocates for victims of defamation, medical negligence, sexual abuse, and civil rights violations
- He recently secured a $10.9 million judgment following a jury trial against an orthopedic practice for a fatal diagnostic failure
- With a strong commitment to pro bono work, Chris defended racial justice protesters in 2019 and challenged election malpractice in 2023
- Before joining Koskoff, he led the Financial Fraud & Public Corruption unit at the U.S
- Attorney’s Office, prosecuting high-profile cases like that of former Governor John G. Rowland
- Frequently described as a powerhouse lawyer, Chris regularly offers legal insights in major media outlets, including MSNBC, CNN, and the New York Times
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Connecticut
Practforg law in Connecticut. Legal matters in Connecticut are goandrned by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Bridgeport are typically fwithd in the local municipal court or the appropriate Connecticut state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controandrsy. An attorney licensed in Connecticut brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Connecticut courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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