Matthew E. Willis

Matthew E. Willis is a Partner at KKC Law in Vernon, Connecticut. He has been in private practice since 2001 and focuses on personal injury, criminal law, and motor vehicle felonies and misdemeanors. In personal injury matters, he represents people pursuing claims after accidents and other negligence-related harm. His broader litigation practice gives him experience with contested facts, insurance issues, court procedure, and the preparation needed for negotiated or litigated resolutions.

Willis earned a B.S. in Administration of Justice from Roger Williams University in 1996 and a J.D. from Roger Williams University School of Law in 2000. During law school, he received CALI Achievement Awards in Federal Courts and Military Law. His education in justice administration and law provides a foundation for criminal and civil litigation, while his federal courts training supports analysis of procedure and jurisdiction when legal matters involve more complex court questions.

Willis’s personal injury practice includes claims involving motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall injuries, dog bites, medical malpractice, and wrongful death through KKC Law’s personal injury team. He also has done extensive criminal and motor vehicle work. He writes on practical legal topics for the firm, including accident claims and traffic-related issues. His litigation background allows him to evaluate evidence, communicate with clients and insurers, and prepare cases for court when settlement is not appropriate.

Matthew E. Willis is admitted in Connecticut and the US District Court for the District of Connecticut and serves on KKC Law’s management team. His professional involvement includes the Connecticut Bar Association, Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, and local bar groups. He combines personal injury representation with criminal and motor vehicle litigation, helping clients understand the legal process and prepare for negotiations, hearings, or trial based on the specific facts of each matter.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Kahan Kerensky Capossela, LLP
• Member, Connecticut Bar Association
• President, Tolland County Bar Association (2016-2017)
• Member, Connecticut Bar Association, Litigation and Criminal Law Sections
• Member, Standing Committee on Recommendations for Admissions to the Bar of Tolland County (2015-Present)
• Former Member, Judicial District of Tolland Security Committee
• Member, Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
• Member, Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, Manchester Bar Association
• Member, American Association for Justice
• Member, Hartford County Bar Association
• Member, Connecticut Council of Bar Presidents
• President of the Executive Committee, Board of Directors of the Coventry Scholarship Foundation
• Member, Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce
• Member, Connecticut Citizens Defense League
• Member, Phi Alpha Delta
• Member, Andover Sportman’s Club

Licensed State

• Connecticut

Education

• Roger Williams University School of Law
  J.D. (2000, Recipient of CALI Achievement awards in the Study of Federal Courts and Military Law)
• Roger Williams University
  Bachelor of Science (BS) in Administration of Justice

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