Matthew Gregory Swartz

Matthew Gregory Swartz

4.3
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 14 years

Car accident Lawyer at Muskegon, MI
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect, Medical Malpractice

40 Concord Ave, Muskegon, MI

About Matthew

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Contingency

33%-33%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 14 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2011

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Minnesota for 12 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 2013

Not Authorized - Suspended For Non-Payment Of Fees

No misconduct found

Location

Shafer Swartz PLC

40 Concord Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49442

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Matthew Gregory Swartz's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

5 star (9)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (2)

Posted by Leslie | October 4, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

SSDI Attorney

Attorney Swartz was very helpful, from beginning to end, when I needed to file a claim with Social Security disability. He made the process easy and painless. He was easy to contact and he always returned my phone calls quickly. If you need a good SSDI lawyer, Attorney Swartz is your guy!

Posted by anonymous | April 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Huge help.

Mr. Dopkin was very nice and kind. I have a major problem with my memory and he was very professional, patient, and helpful. He let me know a time estimate and what to expect next. Everything turned out exactly how he told me it would. I wish I would of started with him in the beginning. I have refer...red people to him and will continue to do so. The lady who worked with him was also very nice and professional.

Posted by Jeff | November 6, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very knowledgable and helpful

Matthew was very helpful in helping me fill out the proper forms for Social Security disability. He made the process easy and painless. He guides you every step of the way. He was easy to contact, always returning phone calls quickly, usually within an hour. He took a process I was dreading and made ...it easy. The process took less than 6 months. As far as I'm concerned Matthew earned every penny.

Posted by anonymous | November 1, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Disability claim

I was treated with respect at all times and if I had questions or concerns, Mr. Swartz always answered either the same day, or the following day. He was thorough and explained things in a clear manner. I would highly recommend him.

Posted by C | April 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

What a joke!

I fail to see how this lawyer has helped anyone! He came to my husband and I highly recommended for my husband's auto accident case, but what a huge disappointment! The first couple weeks were fine, then...NOTHING! He flat out ignored us and any questions we had after that. We both took turns calling... his office (conveniently, he's never in), his cell, and I even posed a question to him IN WRITING...no reply! Neither my husband nor I have had contact with this "attorney" in months. I called him two days ago with updates and to ask point blank if he was still on the case or not? STILL no answer! Now, mind you, he writes in his description, 'I am passionate about representing the interests of the accused and injured people across the state of Michigan. I pride myself on open and honset (and frequent) communication with clients...' Really? Really, Matt? Open? Frequent? What a joke! Honest, I don't know about; for that you need to have CONTACT to make such an assessment! My husband was badly injured by another driver, some of it potentially fatal. What interests of his were you passionate about representing? You've done absolutely NOTHING for him! It would have been a lot quicker and easier if you'd just flipped us off! Folks, in my opinion, if you like and want to be ignored, this is your go-to guy. Otherwise, turn and run the other way...screaming!

Matthew Swartz

Replied last November 1, 2017

I am sorry to hear about your experience. Unfortunately, because your husband was sued by the other driver, who was allegedly injured in the collision, he needed to be represented by the attorney that your insurance company appointed for him. We wish you the best of luck in the future.

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Matthew Gregory Swartz's Lawyer Endorsements

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Katharine Hude

Criminal defense lawyer | May 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt Swartz and I formerly worked together at the same firm. I endorse Matt because he is thoughtful, considerate, and patient. His writing and legal research skills are superior, and his pleasant demeanor is often noticed by clients and other legal professionals. I highly endorse Matt for any type of legal matter!"

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Dana Carron

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Swartz has a lot of wisdom, energy and competitive drive. He is associated with a quality law firm, and he has proven himself to be a courtroom winner. He would be my go-to guy for criminal trial work in the Muskegon area. I am glad to give him my endorsement. -- Atty, Dana B. Carron"

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Katharine Hude

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Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Honors

2015

Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters

2015

10 Best, American Institute of Personal Injury Lawyers

2015

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Hillman Advocacy Program Certification, Federal Bar Association

2012

Trial College Certificaiton, Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan

2008

Jurisprudence Achievement Award (top grade in class), Michigan State University College of Law

2008

Jurisprudence Achievement Award (top grade in class), Michigan State University College of Law

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Trial Attorney, Nolan & Shafer PLC

2013 - 2015

Associate Attorney, Fielstra Shibley PC

Associations

2015 - Present

National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives

Sustaining Member

2013 - Present

Muskegon County Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

Michigan Association for Justice

Member

2013 - Present

Minnesota State Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

State Bar of Michigan Negligence Section

Member

2013 - Present

State Bar of Michigan Criminal Law Section

Member

2011 - Present

Michigan State Bar Association

Member

Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan

Member

Grand Rapids Bar Association

Member

American Association for Justice

Member

Education

2013

Hillman Advocacy Program

Graduate

2012

CDAM Trial Lawyers College

Graduate

N/A

Michigan State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor, Magna cum Laude

N/A

Central Michigan University

B.S. with Honors

Languages

English

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