 Matthew J. Mailloux specializes in aviation accident and complex tort litigation. He has more than 15 years of experience within the aviation industry, handling numerous cases involving catastrophic injuries and death. Before joining Speiser Krause, PC, Matt worked for the United States Department of Justice, in the Aviation, Space and Admiralty Litigation Section. Matt also served as an Assistant United States Attorney in the District of New Jersey, Eastern District of New York, and the District of Columbia, where he litigated complex torts and other high-stakes litigation. Matt has experience litigating general aviation and commercial matters, involving fixed-wing and helicopter accidents. He successfully leads cases at all stages of litigation, favorably resolving matters including through trials and appeals, as well as mediations and arbitrations. Matt has appeared in more than 20 Federal District Courts and Circuit Courts of Appeals throughout the country, where he has won numerous motions and appeal, including a published decision from the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirming a Federal Tort Claims Act summary judgment win. Matt handles matters alleging pilot error, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) air traffic controller negligence, maintenance, products liability, and training issues. He handles matters involving commercial, military, and general aviation aircraft. These matters include accidents involving Airbus, Boeing, Cessna, Cirrus, Dassault, Robinson, and Sikorsky aircraft. Matt handles claims against the Federal Government involving numerous specialized programs, including the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Fund. Matt received his Juris Doctorate degree from Washington University in St. Louis School of Law, where he was Executive Editor of the Law Review and a member of Moot Court. Following law school, Matt joined the Department of Justice, where he was hired through the Attorney General’s Honors Program. Matt received his undergraduate degrees in Civil Engineering and Economics from Duke University, where he was a four-year member of the Varsity Swim Team and selected as a Captain for his senior season. In addition to his practice representing victims, Matt also serves as a court-appointed mediator. |