Brian W. Matula
888-352-3751
518-618-4082
Brian W. Matula has passionately advocated for his clients since joining Cooper Erving & Savage in 2002. Mr. Matula represents individuals and businesses in personal injury litigation, motor vehicle litigation, civil rights litigation, premises liability litigation, employment disputes, traffic matters, landlord-tenant disputes, and contract disputes.
Mr. Matula has appeared in the local, trial and appellate courts of
Prior to joining Cooper Erving & Savage, Mr. Matula attended the
Mr. Matula is a member of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, New York State Bar Association, Albany County Bar Association, and Albany Colonie Chamber of Commerce Capital Leadership Program (2004). He regularly assists individuals who are interested in proceeding pro se in the United States District Court as the
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury Litigation
- Employment Discrimination Litigation
- Contract Litigation
- Traffic Tickets
- Appeals
- Civil Rights Litigation
Bar Admissions
- New York, 2003
- Vermont, 2003
- U.S. District Court Northern District of New York, 2003
- U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit, 2009
- U.S. Supreme Court, 2007
Education
- Vermont Law School, South Royalton, Vermont
- J.D. (Magna Cum Laude) - 2002
- Honors: ABA Negotiations Team (Regional First Place Team; National Finalist)
- Honors: ABA Appellate Advocacy Team (Regional Finalist and Best Brief Award;
- Honors: National Finalist)
- Honors: Dean's Fellow(Taught Legal Research and Writing to 1st Year Law Students)
- Honors: ABA Client Counseling Competition (VLS First Place Team)
- Law Review: Vermont Law Review, 2000 - 2002
- University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont
- B.A. - 1999
- Major: Political Science/Sociology
Professional Associations and Memberships
- New York State Trial Lawyers Association
- Federal Court Bar Association
- Albany County Bar Association
Pro Bono Activities
- Pro Se Assistance Program, Federal Court Bar Association, Inc. (2009 present)
Fraternities/Sororities
- Lambda Iota


