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Biography
I attended Gettysburg College, graduating Magna Cum Laude and 12th overall in my class in 1990 with dual degrees. In 1995, I graduated Cum Laude from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law with a Juris Doctorate.
I am currently the president of the Pennsylvanis Association of Justice, one of the most promient trial lawyer organizations in the United States with over 2,000 members. I am also a past-president of the Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association, which covers 26 counties in Western Pennsylvania. Additionally, I am an invited member of the prestigious Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County and have been named a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer, both of which are designations reserved for the top attorneys in their field. I am also an Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law.
I have significant experience in handling all types of personal injury claims, including those resulting from automobile accidents, trucking accidents, medical malpractice, airplane accidents, construction site and industrial accidents, premises liability, and defective products. A sought after speaker in Pennsylvania on the topics of personal injury law, insurance law, trial presentation techniques, and trial strategy and tactics. Over the years, I have taught thousands of attorneys throughout Pennsylvania in legal seminars. My experience also includes numerous written articles that have been published in a variety of legal publications and I am frequently asked by leading lawyer educational companies to write materials for continuing legal education seminars.
Jason Matzus stands apart by blending over 25 years of courtroom experience with a deeply personal approach to every case—relentlessly pursuing justice for victims of medical malpractice.
At Matzus Law, we bring unmatched expertise, empathy, and dedication to every birth injury case, striving to secure justice and lifelong care for your child.
At Matzus Law, we fight for those injured in motor vehicle accidents, providing skilled, compassionate representation to secure the compensation you need to move forward.
At Matzus Law, we focus exclusively on complex medical malpractice cases, delivering personalized, high-stakes representation to help families reclaim justice and restore dignity after preventable harm.
At Matzus Law, we bring deep experience, unwavering compassion, and strategic advocacy to every brain injury case, empowering you to rebuild with dignity and hope.
At Matzus Law, we combine expert legal strategy with heartfelt empathy to fight for the maximum compensation you deserve, empowering your path to recovery.
At Matzus Law, we bring advanced legal expertise, compassionate care, and unwavering determination to every spinal cord injury case—fighting tirelessly to reclaim dignity, independence, and a brighter future.
At Matzus Law, we specialize in holding trucking companies and drivers accountable, delivering fierce, compassionate representation to help you rebuild after devastating collisions.
At Matzus Law, we stand by grieving families in Pittsburgh, offering steadfast support and relentless legal pursuit to hold negligent parties accountable and protect legacies.
Practice Areas
10
Practice Areas
Birth Injury
11%
31 years
Brain Injury
11%
31 years
Car Accident
11%
31 years
Medical Malpractice
11%
31 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-40%
Licenses
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 30 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Location
Matzus Law LLC
(412) 206-5300
Fax
(412) 259-5303
Fax
310 Grant Street, Suite 1500, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219
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Posted by Angela | November 12, 2010 | Wrongful Death
Kind and caring
When our family was struck with a terrible tragedy, the last thing I thought about doing was contacting a lawyer. A friend suggested that I should call Jason Matzus and just find out if there was anything that we could do. He spent a lot of time with me explaining the law and what we could do. Ove...
Jason Eric Matzus's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Jason is a compassionate and experienced trial lawyer."
"I endorse Jason. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Well respected in the legal community."
"Due to Jason hard work and dedication many lawyers better understand liens and subrogation. He is a solid educator."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jason is a very compassionate advocate who represents his clients well."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jason is a hardworking leader in the community. I highly recommend him as an attorney."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Top 100: Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Top 50: Pittsburgh Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Top 50 Pittsburgh, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, American Trial Lawyers Association
2014
Top 50 Pittsburgh, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
2013
Top 50 Pittsburgh, Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyers, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyers, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
2008
Super Lawyer, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Owner, Matzus Law LLC
2009 - Present
Adjunct Professor, University of Pittsburgh, School of Law
1900 - Present
Member, Baldwin Matzus
2013 - 2016
Lawyer, Gismondi & Associates
2008 - 2013
Partner, Raizman Frischman Matzus & Rizza PC
2006 - 2008
Owner, Matzus & Associates
2002 - 2006
Attorney, Marcus & Mack
1999 - 2002
Attorney, Evans, Portnoy & Quinn
1995 - 1999
Attorney, Gismondi & Associates
1995 - 1995
Law Clerk, Gismondi & Associates
Associations
2008 - Present
Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of AmericaMember
2006 - Present
Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny CountyFellow
1998 - Present
Pennsylvania Association for JusticeBoard of Governors
1995 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationMember
1995 - Present
Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers AssociationBoard of Governors
1995 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
2015 - 2016
Pennsylvania Association for JusticePresident
2007 - 2008
Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers AssociationPresident
Sample of Legal Cases
Urgent Care Center-Failure to diagnose heart attack
Successful confidential settlement.
A Family Man Fighting for Families in Their Darkest Hours
Successful confidential settlement.
A Compassionate Attorney Fighting for Families When It Matters Most
Successful confidential settlement.
Education
1995
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
Gettysburg College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1990
Gettysburg College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2010
Pennsylvania Association For Justice
Liens & Subrogation
2010
Pennsylvania Association For Justice
Auto Law - Subrogation and Recovery of Special Damages, Including Liens, Preclusions, and Offsets, Self- Funded ERISA Plans, HMOs, Medicare, DPW,Support Liens and more.
2010
Pennsylvania Association For Justice
Auto Law - Subrogation and Recovery of Special Damages, Including Liens, Preclusions, and Offsets, Self- Funded ERISA Plans, HMOs, Medicare, DPW,Support Liens and more.
2010
Pennsylvania Association For Justice
Auto Law - Subrogation and Recovery of Special Damages, Including Liens, Preclusions, and Offsets, Self- Funded ERISA Plans, HMOs, Medicare, DPW,Support Liens and more.
2010
Pennsylvania Association For Justice
Analyzing the Bowmaster Decision
2010
Liens & Subrogation
Liens & Subrogation
2009
Pennsylvania Association For Justice
Liens & Subrogation
2009
Pennsylvania Association For Justice
Auto Law
2009
Pennsylvania Association For Justice
Auto Law
2009
Pennsylvania Association For Justice
Advanced Issues in Med Mal
2009
Pennsylvania Association For Justice
Auto Law
2008
Pennyslvania Association For Justice
Auto Law - Subrogation and Recovery of Special damages, Including Liens, Preclusions, and offsets, selffunded ERISA Plans, HMOs, Medicare, DPW, Support Liens. and more.
2008
Pennsylvania Association For Justice
Liens & Subrogation - Moderator, Federal Liens, New DPW Legislation
2008
Pennsylvania Association For Justice
Auto Law - New DPW Regulations
2008
Pennsylvania Association For Justice
New Rules DPW Third Party Liability - Notice reqirements and negative elections-procedure. Ahlborn alloction procedures
2008
Pennsylvania Association For Justice
Med Mal - Medicare/Medicaid liens
2008
Pennsylvania Association For Justice
Auto Law - Subrogation and recovery of special damages including liens, preclusions and offsets
2008
Pennsylvania Association For Justice
Auto Law - Subrogation and recovery of special damages - Panel discussion
2008
Pennsylvania Association For Justice
New DPW Regulations
2007
Pennsylvania Association For Justice
Liens & Subrogation - Federal LiensNew DPW Rules on Liens
2007
Pennsylvania Association For Justice
New DPW Regulations
2007
Pennsylvania Association For Justice
Auto Law - Surogation and recovery of special damages, liens, preclusions and offsets.
2007
Pennsylvania Association For Justice
Auto Law - Subro and recovery of special damages
2007
Pennsylvania Association For Justice
Liens & Subrogation
2006
Pennsylvania Association For Justice
Auto Law - Subrogation
2006
Pennsylvania Association for Justice
Auto Law - Subrogation and recovery of special damages, preclusions, offsets.
2006
Pennsylvania Association For Justice
Tough Trial Issues
2006
Pennsylvania Association For Justice
Auto Law -Subrogation and recovery of special damages
2005
Pennsylvania Association For Justice
Trial Skills
2005
Pennsylvania Association For Justice
Auto Law
2005
Pennsylvania Association For Justice
AUTO INSURANCE LAW
2005
Pennsylvania Association For Justice
Liens
2004
Pennsylvania Association For Justice
Annual Update for Civil Litigators
2004
Pennsylvania Association For Justice
Liens
2003
Pennsylvania Association For Justice
Auto Law
2003
Pennsylvania Association For Justice
Premises Liability
2003
Pennsylvania Association For Justice
Liens Subrogation & Joint Tortfeasor Releases
2002
Pennsylvania Association For Justice
Auto Law Practice Tips
2001
Pennsylvania Association For Justice
Auto Law Practice Tips
2000
Pennsylvania Association For Justice
Auto Law Practice Tips
2000
Pennsylvania Association For Justice
Liens, Subrogation & JT Tortfeasor Releases
1999
Pennsylvania Association For Justice
Hot Tips in Auto Law
Publications
2025
U.S. News & World Report
It’s Not Just Newark. Airline Safety Is an Urgent National Crisis
2025
WTAE Pittsburgh Action News
Attorney for Fern Hollow Bridge collapse victim responds to latest filing from city of Pittsburgh
N/A
The Advocate (WPTLA)
Debunking the Myths of Tort Reform
Languages
English
Activity
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