Matthew L. Sharp Receives American Bar Association “Making a Difference through Service to the Profession” Award
October 23, 2026
The Law Office of Matthew L. Sharp is pleased to announce that Matthew L. Sharp (Matt) has been named the recipient of the American Bar Association (ABA) Solo, Small Firm and General Practice Division’s (GPSolo) Making a Difference through Service to the Profession Award.
The award recognizes attorneys who have made significant contributions to the legal profession through service in bar associations, committees, and other professional organizations. It is part of the ABA GPSolo Difference Makers Awards, which honor individuals who make a meaningful impact through community service, pro bono work, breaking down barriers, and service to the profession.
For more than 30 years, Matt has built a distinguished career representing individuals in complex insurance bad faith, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death cases. Beyond his work in the courtroom, he has demonstrated a longstanding commitment to advancing the legal profession through leadership and professional service.
Matt served two terms as president of the Nevada Justice Association, becoming the organization’s first and only two-time president, and was twice recognized as the association’s Trial Lawyer of the Year. He also represented Nevada trial lawyers on the American Association for Justice Board of Governors and served on the Nevada Insurance Commissioner’s Board for Property and Casualty Insurance, bringing his experience advocating for policyholders to broader discussions affecting the civil justice system.
Matt’s commitment to supporting the next generation extends beyond his leadership roles. He has established scholarships for aspiring trial lawyers at the University of Arizona and students pursuing education and civil engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno, reflecting his dedication to creating opportunities for future professionals.
This recognition reflects Matt’s decades of professional leadership and dedication to strengthening the legal community beyond his own practice.
Learn more: https://www.americanbar.org/groups/gpsolo/about/awards-initiatives/difference-makers-awards/
