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Managing Attorney Matthew Wade has been an invaluable member of Abel Law Firm since 2014. Before joining our team, Matthew earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Law in 2005, laying a solid foundation for his remarkable legal career. He then spent 7 years as in-house counsel at State Farm Insurance gaining deep insight into how insurance companies think and wanted to use this knowledge to benefit individuals who suffered due to no fault of their own. Matthew has been honored as a “Super Lawyer” for 2021 – Present. Moreover, his achievements extend beyond this recognition, as he was handpicked for the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 and appointed to the role of managing attorney at Abel Law Firm in 2022.
Matthew revels in taking on the challenge of facing large companies and corporations, fearlessly advocating for his clients’ rights. He is passionate about protecting the 7th Amendment and derives immense satisfaction from fighting for the underdog. Matthew remains empathetic to the hardships his clients endure and ensures that compassion guides his practice every step of the way. He continues his contribution to the community at large by serving as a professor in the University of Oklahoma College of Law’s esteemed Legal Assistants Program. He is also a dedicated board member of the Oklahoma Association for Justice and President of the Board of Directors for CASA of Oklahoma.
Beyond his legal pursuits, Matthew embraces a diverse range of interests, such as attending concerts, fly fishing, snow skiing, and baseball. He is a devoted family man, cherishing the time spent with his wife and three children.
At Abel Law Firm, we are immensely proud to have Matthew Wade at the helm, leading with expertise, compassion, and an unyielding commitment to seeking justice for those in need. Matthew’s dedication to his clients, the legal field, and his family exemplify the values that define our firm.
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State: Oklahoma
Acquired: 2005
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"Matt's reputation in the legal community and local Edmond community is stellar, as I have learned through other attorneys. He would be my first call for a personal injury referral."
"I have worked with and against Matt over the last 8 years. He is fine lawyer who is an advocate for his clients and can be trusted at his word. I have no hesitation to endorse him."
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2025
SuperLawyers, SuperLawyers
2024
SuperLawyers, SuperLawyers
2023
SuperLawyers, SuperLawyers
2022
SuperLawyers, SuperLawyers
2021
SuperLawyers, SuperLawyers
2014 - Present
Associate, Abel Law Firm
1900 - Present
Attorney, Abel Law Firm
2007 - 2014
Senior Associate Attorney, State Farm Insurance Claims Litigation Counsel
2006 - 2007
Associate, Nash, Cohenour, Kelley & Giessmann
2005 - 2006
Associate Attorney, Law Office of Dan Davis
2014 - Present
Oklahoma Association for JusticeMember
2014 - Present
Oklahoma Lawyers for ChildrenVolunteer Attorney
2013 - Present
Oklahoma Bar Association, Insurance Law SectionSection Leaders Counsel, Liason
2005 - Present
Oklahoma Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Oklahoma County Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
Affirmed
2005
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1998
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