Celebrating William Mattar
Best Companies to Work for in New York
We are proud to announce that William Mattar was named one of 2019's Best Companies to Work for in New York. As a firm focused on helping people, we understand that this starts with how we treat each other. We’re happy to be recognized for creating such a notably positive work environment!
At William Mattar, our passion for helping people and commitment to clients does not go unnoticed. Year after year, William Mattar is recognized by a number of organizations for skillfully defending the rights of our clients and continuously working to improve communities across New York State.
Our accident attorneys and staff are proud to be part of William Mattar’s team and we applaud him on his hard work and dedication to building our firm.
2025 People Choice Awards Best of the Best from the Daily Gazette in Albany, NY
A community-voted recognition presented by the Daily Gazette, honoring the top local businesses and professionals as chosen directly by readers throughout the Capital Region.
2026 American Registry America’s Most Honored Lawyers Top 1%
Awarded to attorneys who rank in the top one percent nationwide based on the cumulative number of professional honors and recognitions they have received throughout their careers.
2026 Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Lawyers.com
The highest available rating from Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting the strongest peer recognition for legal ability and ethical standards, displayed prominently on Lawyers.com.
2026 Client Champion Platinum Award
Martindale-Hubbell's highest client-based honor, earned through consistently outstanding reviews from clients who rate their attorney on communication, responsiveness, quality of service, and value.
2026 Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating AV Preeminent
The pinnacle peer review rating, awarded when fellow attorneys and members of the judiciary recognize the highest levels of professional skill and integrity.
2026 Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating Distinguished in Legal Ability and Ethical Standards
A respected peer review distinction reflecting strong professional competence and a consistent reputation for ethical practice, as evaluated by other members of the legal community.
2026 AVVO.com Top Rated Lawyer
Avvo's top designation, reflecting a superior rating built on professional experience, industry recognition, and a demonstrated record of quality legal work.
2026 Judicial Edition Preeminent Rating
A rating drawn specifically from evaluations by members of the judiciary, recognizing attorneys who have earned the confidence and respect of the judges who observe their work firsthand.
AV Preeminent Award for Highest Possible Rating in Both Legal Ability and Ethical Standards | AV Preeminent Award for Highest Level of Professional Excellence
The AV Preeminent Rating is the pinnacle of professional excellence earned through a strenuous Peer Review Rating process that is managed and monitored by the world’s most trusted legal resource, Martindale-Hubbell. William Mattar received Highest Possible Rating in Both Legal Ability and Ethical Standards in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2016 Judicial Edition, 2017, and 2018, and Highest Level of Professional Excellence in 2017.
Avvo Clients’ Choice Award 2017 | Avvo Superb Rating – Top Attorney for Personal Injury
Avvo Clients’ Choice Award 2017, Avvo Superb Rating – Top Attorney for Personal Injury
These awards are given to top-tier, legal professionals who receive multiple 4 or 5 star Avvo reviews within a single year. These ratings are indicative of a lawyer’s experience, professionalism, and background. Both awards serve as a testament to the quality of service provided to clients every day.

AVVO Client Choice 2017

AVVO Superb
Legal Elite of Western New York
This award is given to top Western New York lawyers as nominated by their peers and is published in Buffalo Business First.
Client Distinction award
Martindale-Hubbell gives out the Client Distinction Award to recognized excellence in quality of service, overall value. Responsiveness and communication ability. William Mattar received this award in 2013, 2015 and 2016.
The American Registry
William K. Mattar of William Mattar has consistently achieved top legal honors, including the prestigious 2025 AV Preeminent Attorney recognition from Martindale-Hubbell, published in October 2024.
Over the years, he has been acknowledged with numerous accolades, including America's Most Honored Lawyers - Top 1%, AV Preeminent Attorney - Judicial Edition, and Client Champion Platinum Awards spanning multiple years. His enduring excellence in the legal field highlights his unwavering dedication to legal advocacy and client service, cementing his reputation as a top-rated attorney recognized by esteemed organizations such as Martindale-Hubbell, Lawyers.com, and Avvo.
The National Trial Lawyers Top 100
The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 is a prestigious, invitation-only organization recognizing the nation’s top trial lawyers in civil plaintiff and criminal defense law. Membership is extended only to a select few of the most qualified attorneys from each state or region who demonstrate superior qualifications of leadership, reputation, influence, stature, and public profile measured by objective and uniformly applied standards in compliance with state bar and model rules.
Top 100 Verdicts in 2016

This award recognizes U.S. law firms and attorneys who have obtained one of the highest jury verdicts, settlements, court or arbitration awards in the Nation or an individual State, in a particular area of law, and year. Recognized law firms, attorneys, and their top legal victories are listed under the corresponding year and jurisdiction. William Mattar was honored with this award in 2016
Disclaimer: Indicated awards are provided by third party entities with their own award criteria. Past performance is no guarantee of similar outcome.














