About Danny
Danny Matrafajlo trained at the University of Miami. He left school with a law degree and a clear orientation toward courtroom work. His academic background supplied the legal foundation he would rely on throughout his career.
He is admitted to practice in New Jersey and is authorized to appear before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. Those admissions have shaped the types of matters he takes on. Since 2011 he has maintained memberships in professional organizations, participating in the routine exchanges that help keep a lawyer current on court developments and procedural shifts.
Matrafajlo’s career has involved work in both state and federal forums. He has handled matters that required trial preparation, motions practice, and appellate briefing. Colleagues describe him as pragmatic in the courtroom; he sets out clear arguments and expects the record to support them. He has worked on cases that moved beyond the trial level and required arguments to federal appellate judges.
His practice demonstrates familiarity with the mechanics of appellate litigation. He writes appellate briefs and argues appeals when cases warrant escalation beyond the trial court. He also conducts pretrial work and handles the litigation tasks that feed into an appeal: record development, dispositive motions, and preservation of issues for review. The combination of trial-facing work and appellate advocacy gives him perspective on what will persuade judges on appeal and what is needed at the lower-court stage.
Outside courtroom filings and hearings, Matrafajlo spends time preparing for oral argument and reviewing appellate procedure. He follows Third Circuit decisions closely and applies new precedents to client matters when appropriate. That habit helps him identify procedural routes and substantive lines of attack that are consistent with current federal appellate practice.
Colleagues and opposing counsel note that he prefers direct, fact-centered argument. He organizes submissions so judges can see the key issues quickly. His work style is deliberate. He aims to build records that will withstand appellate scrutiny while also addressing practical client objectives.
He currently focuses his practice on matters arising in New Jersey and on appeals before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
