Matthew E. McCusker -

A recent addition to the team, Matthew McCusker comes to Tsongas via trial consulting positions in Los Angeles and Atlanta. He has worked on many high-stakes cases that range from billion-dollar lawsuits to death penalty cases. His specialty practice areas include negotiation strategy, case tactics, mock trials, shadow juries and jury selection.

Matt currently serves on the Board of Directors of the American Society of Trial Consultants and has lectured across the country at law schools, professional conferences and training programs. His presentation topics cover a wide array of subject matters, including: jury selection, negotiation tactics, the Internet’s effects on the jury trial and more.

As a Trial Consultant, Matt has been a valuable advisor on both criminal and civil cases, and offers the experience of a consultant who works both sides of the aisle. This familiarity has enhanced his ability to present alternative theories and predict potential tactics that opponents may utilize.

Prior to becoming a Trial Consultant, Matt worked as a Mediator for civil litigation. He handled a wide variety of cases that ranged from insurance disputes to domestic matters. Additionally, Matt served as a negotiation consultant for a national insurance company. As a Trial Consultant and former Mediator, Matt has gained a unique perspective on negotiation. Not only has he helped plaintiffs and defendants, but he has also acted as the neutral party between the two.

Matt completed his undergraduate work at Kenyon College where he double majored in Psychology and Biology. He then went to Virginia Tech to earn his Master’s Degree in Psychology.