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. 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.