Matthew J. "Matt" Walko
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2020 About Matthew J. Walko
Matthew J. Walko is a lawyer based in Boston, MA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2020. Matthew J. Walko is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Insurance Law
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Smith Duggan Cornell & Gollub LLP
Education: Albany Law School of Union University, J.D., graduated 1992
Location: Boston, MA
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