About Matthew

Biography

Matthew J. Crotty, Sr. joined Neblett, Beard & Arsenault in 2013. While Mr. Crotty is involved in the firm’s complex litigation section, his practice is primarily in the personal injury area where he represents victims of serious injury and death resulting from offshore and maritime accidents, automobile accidents, slip and fall accidents, dangerous products, workplace accidents, and exposure to dangerous and toxic substances such as asbestos and Roundup. He has helped recover millions of dollars for NBA clients.

Mr. Crotty was named one of the Top 40 Under 40 Plaintiff Trial Lawyers in Louisiana by the National Trial Lawyers, a professional organization composed of the top trial lawyers from each state or region who are under the age of 40. Membership is by invitation only and is extended solely to the select few of the most qualified attorneys who demonstrate superior qualifications of leadership, reputation, influence, stature and public profile.

He was also recognized by The National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys as one of the Top 10 Under 40 Personal Injury Attorneys in the State of Louisiana.

Mr. Crotty holds an AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, which means that he was deemed to have very high professional ethics and preeminent legal ability. Only lawyers with the highest ethical standards and professional ability receive a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating.

Born and raised in Alexandria, Louisiana, Mr. Crotty attended Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge where he earned his undergraduate degree in 2009. He went on to receive his law degree from Southern University Law Center in 2012. Upon graduation, he served as judicial law clerk for the Honorable Mary L. Doggett of the Ninth Judicial District Court.

Matt Crotty has also been named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine. Attorneys designated as Rising Stars are up-and-coming attorneys under 40 who have practiced law for less than 10 years. Super Lawyers uses independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations to determine the honorees. No more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected as a Rising Star. Mr. Crotty’s profile will be published in the 2020 Louisiana Super Lawyers Magazine and Louisiana Life Magazine.

He is married to Meredith Mansour Crotty and they have two sons.

Practice Areas

Admiralty and Maritime 7%

Maritime law covers marine shipping, commerce, and the transportation of passengers. Maritime law also covers the operation of offshore oil rigs and docks.

Brain Injury 7%

Our lawyers that specialize in brain injuries can see deep past the surface of the injury. We know these types of injuries are critical to one's performance in life, whether if that’s at the workplace or in the relationship at home.

Car Accident 7%

We take on cases in which another driver was negligent, as well as those in which an auto part or system failed causing the vehicle to go out of control. Our goal is to hold the liable party fully accountable for what they have done.

Defective and Dangerous Products 7%

Litigation 7%

Medical Malpractice 7%

Mesothelioma and Asbestos 7%

A diagnosis of mesothelioma is devastating. With no cure and costly treatments to extend the sufferer’s life and ease his pain, this disease not only affects the victim, but his family as well.

Motorcycle Accident 7%

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a motorcycle accident in Alexandria, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lake Charles, Monroe, Lafayette, or anywhere in the state of Louisiana, connect with Neblett, Beard & Arsenault today.

Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect 7%

At Neblett, Beard and Arsenault, we know how to tackle nursing home abuse and neglect. Many cases ultimately settle out of court, but we treat every case as one that may end in a trial.

Personal Injury 7%

Our attorneys carefully research and examine every personal injury case thoroughly. With their experience and research, they’ll have a confident direction on where to take your case to get the best possible compensation.

Spinal Cord Injury 7%

If your injury is leaving you or a loved one as a paraplegic, our lawyers can help you receive compensation to cover the expenses of the injury.

Trucking Accident 7%

Large Truck accidents are a serious and common occurrence in Louisiana and our aggressive truck accident lawyers completely understand that. Our lawyers have worked on numerous commercial vehicle accident cases over the years.

Workers Compensation 7%

Wrongful Death 7%

The sudden and tragic loss of a loved one in an accident is devastating and leaves the family in deep mourning, wondering why and how the accident happened. When a person dies as the result of an act of negligence we can help.

Other 2%