Matthew B. Cox

Matthew B. Cox is a partner at Burns, Bryant, Cox, Rockefeller & Durkin, P.A. who represents clients in personal injury, car accident, and estate and probate matters. Admitted to practice in 1992, he has spent decades handling serious injury claims and related civil litigation. He also counsels clients facing probate and estate issues. His work combines trial experience, appellate involvement, and practical advice for individuals dealing with major injuries, insurance disputes, and legal responsibilities after a death.

Matthew earned a B.A. from the College of the Holy Cross in 1989 and a J.D. from Suffolk University in 1992, graduating cum laude. His legal education provided a foundation in civil procedure, evidence, legal writing, and advocacy that supports personal injury and probate work. He is admitted in New Hampshire and Maine and before the US District Court for the District of New Hampshire. His academic and licensing background supports a practice involving contested claims and court proceedings.

Cox has served as lead counsel in a New Hampshire Supreme Court matter and co-authored a successful amicus brief in Desclos v. Southern New Hampshire Medical Center. His professional leadership has included serving as president of the New Hampshire Trial Lawyers Association and as chair of the Workers Compensation Section of the New Hampshire Bar Association. He has received recognition from Best Lawyers for personal injury work and has been involved with bar and trial-lawyer organizations in Maine and New Hampshire.

Matthew B. Cox brings long-term litigation experience to clients facing serious injury claims and estate or probate concerns. His background includes trial-lawyer leadership, appellate work, and professional recognition in personal injury litigation. He helps injured people evaluate claims, navigate insurance and court processes, and pursue compensation when warranted. His probate practice adds experience with legal issues that arise after death. Together, these areas reflect a civil practice built around advocacy, case preparation, and practical client guidance.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Burns, Bryant, Cox, Rockefeller & Durkin, P.A.
• Member, New Hampshire Bar Association
• Member, Maine State Bar Association
• President, New Hampshire Trial Lawyer’s Association (2005-2006)
• Past Chairperson, Worker’s Comp Section of the New Hampshire Bar Association
• Member, New Hampshire Trial Lawyers Association (n/k/a NH Association for Justice)
• Member, The Association of Trial Lawyers of America (n/k/a American Association for Justice)

Licensed State

• New Hampshire
• Maine

Education

• Suffolk University
  Juris Doctor (JD) (Cum Laude)
• College of the Holy Cross
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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