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Wayne Wattley, Esq.

Partner at EEP Law

Education

New York Law School, J.D.
New York University, B.A.

Bar admissions

New York

LANGUAGES

English

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Wayne was born on January 5, 1974 in St. Kitts, West Indies and has been a practicing attorney for 27 years. He is currently a Partner and Senior Trial Attorney at Elefterakis, Elefterakis and Panek where he specializes in motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, civil rights and construction accidents. Wayne’s trial resume includes countless multi-million-dollar results including a verdict of over $53.1 million dollars against the New York City Transit Authority in 2024. Wayne enjoys giving back to his community through his fraternity, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. as well as spending time with his family, cooking, traveling, or cheering on his daughter at her volleyball and soccer games.

Wayne Wattley's Professional Journey

Veteran Trial Attorney: Built a 20-year reputation as one of NYC’s top trial lawyers before joining EEP in 2019.

Specializations: Focuses on motor vehicle accidents, civil rights, premises liability, and construction litigation.

Record Verdicts: Notable $3.64M jury verdict for a bus matron, later settled at $3.9M—initial offer was only $300K.

Recognized Results: Featured in NY Law Journal Top Verdicts and Settlements in 2015, 2016, and 2017.

Legal Educator: Regularly lectures on jury selection and courtroom techniques to fellow attorneys.

Community Leader: President of Omega Psi Phi Chapter and Bronx County Bar Association, and a coach in the Thurgood Marshall Mock Trial.

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