Matthew Epstein

Full Profile

Matthew is a trial attorney specializing in defense work, with a strong record of handling complex and high-value cases. Matthew brings a deep understanding of diverse legal landscapes and an ability to adapt to each case’s unique challenges. Known for his strategic and results-driven approach, Matthew offers fresh insight and sharp dynamic skills to each matter. Matthew combines meticulous preparation with a compelling courtroom presence to advocate for clients across the country.

Admissions

• Arizona
• Colorado
• New Mexico
• US District Court for the District of Arizona
• US District Court for the District of Colorado
• US District Court for the District of New Mexico

Education

• J.D., University of Colorado Law School, 2022. Dean’s List and Outreach Editor, University of Colorado Law Review.
• B.S., cum laude, University of Florida, 2017

Experience

• Assisted as third chair in securing a significant defense-friendly verdict following a week-long jury trial in a high-exposure Arizona case involving an emergency surgery, permanent organ loss, a fractured sternum, alleged lifelong health complications including permanent immunocompromise, and a substantial punitive damages claim. Prior to trial, Plaintiff rejected a multimillion-dollar settlement offer that was several times greater than the jury’s ultimate award. Because the verdict fell substantially below the defense’s earlier Offer of Judgment, the defense recovered hundreds of thousands of dollars in fees and costs. (Maricopa County, AZ, 2026)
• Served as second chair in a jury trial involving disputed liability and claimed damages of at least USD 1 million. Helped secure a verdict allocating nearly half of the fault to a non-party driver, reducing Plaintiff’s recovery to approximately USD 118,000 significantly below the last pre-trial settlement offer. Plaintiff alleged multiple wrist fractures requiring two surgeries, permanent disability, disfigurement, lost wages, and past and future pain and suffering. (Pima County, AZ, 2026)
• Obtained defense verdict in an admitted liability T-Bone motor vehicle accident. Plaintiff claimed that as a result of the accident, he sustained a traumatic brain injury, post concussive syndrome, PTSD, anxiety, depression, neck and back injuries, injury to his pituitary gland causing human growth hormone deficiencies, low testosterone, erectile dysfunction, and semicircular canal dehiscence requiring a future surgery. Plaintiff also claimed that because of the accident he had ongoing pain and suffering, loss of normal life, and was permanently disabled. He submitted a lifecare plan of approximately USD 6.7 million and asked the jury to award him USD 30 million. (Clark County, WA, 2025)
• Assisted trial counsel in reaching defense verdict in rear-end MVA case wherein Plaintiff alleged she sustained a traumatic brain injury, which caused numerous vision impairments including visual snow. She also claimed neck and back injuries, permanent pain and suffering, and loss of normal life. (Pierce County, WA, 2025).

Publications

• “Ball Never Lies: How Guaranteed Contracts Provide NBA Players with More Security than NFL Players to Advocate for Social Justice,” 93 U. COLO. L. REV 253 (2022)