About Matthew Trapani

MATTHEW TRAPANI devotes his legal career to representing the seriously injured and their families across Pennsylvania. He is passionate about protecting our community from large companies that choose profitability over consumer safety.

Attorney Trapani handles a variety of serious personal injury and mass tort cases including auto and truck accidents, premises liability, liquor liability violations, sexual abuse, wrongful death litigation and mass tort cancer lawsuits. Licensed to practice in all of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties, Trapani has litigated against some of the largest companies in the U.S., and effectively negotiated substantial settlements for his clients. The Better Business Bureau has accredited the Trapani Law Firm as an A+ personal injury law firm. Recently, attorney Trapani was inducted into the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. The forum is a group of attorneys, made up of less than 1% of all lawyers in the United States, who have recorded verdicts, awards and settlements of $2 Million or more. If you’re in need of a personal injury lawyer, attorney Trapani is happy to meet you at your residence, hospital or his office.

A proud Catholic himself, Trapani also participated in the representation of young victims in the Catholic Church sex abuse scandal. Consequently, ESPN Radio interviewed Trapani regarding the Jerry Sandusky scandal at Penn State. Recently, Trapani was asked to co-author a book titled “A Cup of Coffee with 10 Leading Attorneys in the US.” The book went on to become a #1 bestseller on Amazon. Please call our office and ask for a free copy, in order to learn more about attorney Trapani.

Born in Easton PA, Trapani graduated from Easton Area High School as a varsity football letterman. He continued his schooling at Penn State, located in State College PA, where he earned both his undergraduate and law degrees. At Penn State, Matthew was actively involved in THON helping raise awareness and support for cancer research. Throughout his time in law school, Trapani served as a member of the Corpus Juris Society. After graduating from the Penn State Dickinson School of Law, Trapani could not wait to begin his career representing those wrongfully injured, in order to support his local commonwealth community.

NEWS COVERAGE:

• Family intends to file civil suit following fatal explosion, WFMZ News 2/24/14

• Suit over Liberty student’s death moves toward trial, The Morning Call 3/18/13

• Insight on the Jerry Sandusky scandal at Penn State, ESPN Radio 11/14/11

• Propane leak confirmed as a cause of fatal mobile home fire, The Morning Call 2/23/14

• Judge overruled regarding DUI accident, The Morning Call 11/19/10

• Penn State running back fights to clear his name, The Morning Call 6/4/11

• Mother sues Bethlehem Area School District over son’s death, The Morning Call 12/4/12

• Former Penn State football player: charges were part of a conspiracy, Harrisburg Patriot News, 5/15/11

• Fatal explosion in Moore Township, Pennsylvania, The Express Times 2/24/14

• Penn State running back: dismissed rape case was conspiracy, PennLive News, 5/15/11

 

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Posted by anonymous
May 17, 2019
Hired Attorney Matthew Trapani

I contacted attorney Matthew Trapani when my husband had a medical malpractice issue. I could not be happier with the Trapani law Firm. The did a phenomenal job investigating the medical issues. Attorney Trapani responded to my phone calls and emails very quickly. I highly recommend the guys!

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May 09, 2019
Hired Attorney Matthew Trapani

Working with Attorney Trapani on a car accident lawsuit was great. I'd recommend him to anyone looking for a personal injury lawyer.

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Areas of Law

  • Criminal Law 11
    • Death Penalty
    • DUI/DWI
    • Federal Criminal Law
    • Felonies
    • Homicide
    • Misdemeanors
    • Parole and Probation
    • Sex Crimes
    • Theft
    • Traffic Violations
    • Weapons Charges
  • Civil Rights
  • Drivers License Suspension
  • Personal Injury
  • Other 20
    • Assault and Battery
    • Burglary
    • Capital Offenses
    • Criminal Appeals
    • Criminal Conspiracy
    • Criminal Fraud
    • Criminal Forfeiture
    • Criminal Investigation
    • Driving While Intoxicated
    • Forgery
    • Habeas Corpus
    • Hit and Run
    • Mail Fraud
    • Manslaughter
    • Murder
    • Post-Conviction Remedies
    • Sexual Assault
    • Shoplifting
    • Criminal Defense
    • Civil Rights Litigation

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2008, Pennsylvania
    Bar Fellowship
    Corpus Juris Society. West Law and Lexis Nexis Certified.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University
    Class of 2007
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Pennsylvania State University
    Class of 2004
    B.A.

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Matthew Trapani was admitted in 2008 to the State of Pennsylvania.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Matthew Trapani attended Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University.