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Steven J. Matz
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Biography
Steven J. Matz’s concentration is in motor vehicle law, with an emphasis on traumatic brain injury. He is a 1974 graduate of the University of Michigan where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree with high distinction and highest honors. In 1977, he earned his Juris Doctor degree from The George Washington University National Law Center.
Mr. Matz is a member of the Bar of Michigan, Colorado, Texas, and Washington, D.C. He is a member of the American Association for Justice, Oakland County Mediation Tribunal, and the Michigan Attorney Discipline Board as a Hearing Panel Chairman. He has been appointed by the Michigan Supreme Court as a Master.
Mr. Matz lectures and publishes in ethics, marketing, client counseling, trial tactics, head injury, and legal research and writing.
“The purpose of liability law,” says Mr. Matz, “is to fairly compensate an individual for loss in personal injury. We have the talent and ability to obtain the best result possible for each of our clients.”
Mr. Matz has been rated AV Preeminent (the highest rating possible) by the legal publication Martindale-Hubbell; named by Michigan Super Lawyers magazine as one of the top attorneys in Michigan, a distinction made for only five percent of the attorneys in the state; and has been honored as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the State of Michigan by the National Trial Lawyers. He has also been honored as one of America's top 100 high stakes litigators. Crain's Detroit has named Mr. Matz one of Michigan's top attorneys.
Most recently, Mr. Matz was honored with the "Litigator Award." The Litigator Award honors the top %1 of lawyers for superior litigation performance.
At Matz Injury Law we are proud to charge 22% of the net settlement while most attorneys charge 33%
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
22%-22%
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Colorado for 31 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Licensed in Michigan for 48 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 1977
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 31 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Licensed in Texas for 31 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
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Steven J. Matz's Reviews
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Posted by Dan | August 07, 2024 | Insurance
A Man of his Word
Mr Steve Matz helped me 12 years earlier when I was struck while riding my motorcycle. He always said after our victorious case was completed, that if I ever needed help, don’t hesitate to call him, that he would help me, well years later, my home insurance didn’t want to pay for all the items that ...
Steven J. Matz's Lawyer Endorsements
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, 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
2016
Top 100 Attorney, America's Top 100 Attorneys
2015
Litigator Award, Trial Lawyers Board of Regents, LLC
2014
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2014
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2014
Michigan's Top Attorneys, Crain's Detroit Business
2014
Client's Choice Award, Avvo
2013
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2013
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2012
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2011
Top 100 Trial Lawyer in Michigan, National Trial Lawyers Association
2009
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2008
Super Lawyer, Michigan Super Lawyers Magazine
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Owner, Matz Injury Law
2009 - 2018
Partner and Shareholder, Matz + Pietsch PC
2000 - 2021
Chairperson, Attorney Discipline Panel
1980 - 2009
Partner and Shareholder, Law Offices of Matz and Rubin
Associations
2015 - Present
America's Top 100 AttorneysMember
2000 - Present
Attorney Discipline PanelChairman
1998 - Present
Oakland County Circuit CourtPlaintiff's Case Evaluator
1998 - Present
Oakland County District CourtPlaintiff's Case Evaluator
1977 - Present
American Association of JusticeMember
1977 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1977 - Present
Michigan Association for JusticeSustaining Member
Sample of Legal Cases
$1.74 Million Settlement
$3.45 Million
$950,000
$750,000
$800,000
$475,000
Education
1977
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
1974
BA - Bachelor of Arts with High Distinction and Highest Honors
Speaking Engagements
2016
Law as a Career
2014
2014
Professional Ethics
2014
2013
You and the Law
Publications
2014
2009
1993
1992
1980
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Is Personal injury protection (PIP) a mandatory part of Michigan auto insurance?
04 Jul 2015
I tripped and severely broke my arm at a friends house. I had surgery and had a cadaver bone and 5 pins put in.
01 Dec 2014
My neighbor hit my parked car, and has no insurance.
26 Jul 2014