Matt is a personal injury lawyer in Pittsburgh. He is a founding partner of Echard Marquette. For many years he was the head of the personal injury/medical malpractice department of a large Pittsburgh Law Firm. Matt focuses on injury/medical malpractice and death cases and uses his experience and hands-on approach to help his clients get their lives back on track. He has recovered millions and millions of dollars for his clients both at trial and through negotiated settlements. When you hire Matt, he will be at your kitchen table and in your living room meeting you where you are most comfortable so that he can understand what you are going through. Matt believes that the only way to approach an injury case is to treat the client like you would your own family. He has taken on insurance companies, hospitals, big corporations and the biggest law firms to get his clients what they deserve.
Matt earned both his undergraduate and law degrees from Duquesne University and graduated with honors. Matt has been named as a Super Lawyer, to the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates forum and to the Allegheny County Academy of Trial Lawyers (where membership is limited to a select group of 250 trial lawyers in Allegheny County).
Matt is admitted to practice in front of all state and federal courts in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. He has been admitted pro hac vice to many other Courts in other jurisdictions.
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Acquired: 2001
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4773 William Flynn Hwy, Echard Marquette, Allison Park, PA, 15101-2401
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Posted by Annette | June 5, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Matt was the best...When I needed help he was there for me. He came to the hospital when I was hurt. He explained the process to my family and would come to my home when we needed to do work. Matt was in my corner then and he still there for me when I need him…
Posted by Personal Injury Client | May 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney
I had a fall case and Matt fought hard. I feel I was fully represented. Matt made me feel at home and safe. He was very personable. I got a fantastic settlement just before we want to Court and I know Matt was so prepared to take my case to a jury if necessary.
"Matt is an incredible advocate for his clients. Matt goes above and beyond expectations to get the best possible results. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Matt for any personal injury case you may be involved in. I wish I could give Matt 6 stars instead of 5."
"I have worked with Matt for years. He truly cares about his clients and fights hard to get them the compensation they deserve."
Litigation lawyer
Litigation lawyer
2015
Multi-Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2015
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2013
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2010
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2008
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018 - Present
Owner, Attorney, Echard Marquette, Attorneys at Law
2005 - 2018
Attorney and Shareholder, Strassburger Mckenna Gutnick & Gefsky
2002 - Present
Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny CountyMember
2002 - Present
Allegheny County Bar AssociationMember
$1.5 Million
2001
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2018
Personal Injury
2018
English