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Matthew Bruce Lewis
- Dallas, TX
- Licensed for 20 years
About Matthew
Have you suffered a work-related injury or other personal injury? I can help!
I am a plaintiff’s attorney. I represent those who are injured on the job, and those injured by someone else’s negligence. I represent real people with real problems, those with physical injuries and those with psychological trauma. I do not represent insurance companies or those who make money by depriving the injured. When injuries include long-term recoveries and loss of the ability to work, I help these clients obtain social security disability benefits.
My Texas workers’ compensation practice includes representation of injured workers before the Division of Workers’ Compensation in Benefit Review Conferences, Contested Case Hearings, and the Appeals Panel. I also handle cases at the District Court level if a case is appealed into court. Many of my cases involve everyday disputes of compensability, injuries in the course and scope of employment, choosing a treating doctor, disability, extent of injury, maximum medical improvement and impairment ratings. I also represent injured workers who are not covered by real workers’ compensation insurance (nonsubscriber claims) in the courts of Texas. Click here to visit my Texas Workers' Compensation Blog.
When people are injured due to someone else’s negligence, like in a car wreck, they need immediate help establishing a claim. I help personal injury victims find the right doctor, get regular medical treatment, document injuries and property damages, present claims to insurance companies, settle claims, or litigate them if necessary.
If disability results from any of these injuries, or if it’s just the result of things that happen in life, I help people get social security disability benefits. I can help with either SSDI or SSI claims. Generally, I handle these claims from filing the initial application through reconsideration and hearings. While hiring an attorney is not required in social security claims, those that do will find it to be an invaluable service to help navigate a disability program that is nearly incomprehensible to those that aren’t versed in the nuances of the law.
Practice areas
- Workers compensation: 40%
I represent injured workers and medical providers before the Division of Workers' Compensation, the State Office of Administrative Hearings, and the District and County Courts of Texas.
21 years, 3,000 cases
- Personal injury: 20%
I represent those people who are injured due to someone else's negligence. Car wrecks, 18 wheeler accidents, workplace injuries, nonsubscriber claims, third party claims, other injuries caused by others.
- Social security: 20%
When you can't work because of deteriorating health or injuries, you may be eligible for Social Security disability benefits. We file the claim and necessary appeals to help you get these benefits.
- Car accident: 20%
Languages spoken
Spanish
Photos and videos
Contact
Matt Lewis Law, P.C.
4925 Greenville Ave.
Suite 711
Dallas, TX, 75206
Website
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| TX | Eligible To Practice In Texas | 1998 | 07/18/2019 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Super Lawyer | Texas SuperLawyers | 2015 |
| Top 100 (North Texas) | The National Trial Lawyers | 2014 |
| Super Lawyer | Texas Super Lawyers | 2014 |
| Super Lawyer | Texas Super Lawyers | 2013 |
| Texas' Top Rated Lawyers | Dallas Morning News | 2013 |
| Texas' Top Rated Lawyers | Dallas Morning News | 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| Super Lawyer | Texas Super Lawyers | 2012 |
| SuperLawyers Rising Star | Texas Super Lawyers | 2011 |
| Top 40 Under 40 | The National Trial Lawyers Association | 2011 |
| SuperLawyers Rising Star | Texas Super Lawyers / Texas Monthly Magazine | 2010 |
| SuperLawyers Rising Star | Texas Super Lawyers / Texas Monthly Magazine | 2009 |
| AV Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2009 |
| Certificate of Appreciation | TexasBarCLE | 2007 |
| Board Certified in Workers' Compensation Law | Texas Board of Legal Specialization | 2004 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney / Owner | Matt Lewis Law, P.C. | 2015 - Present |
| Attorney | Rogers, Booker & Lewis, P.C. | 1998 - 2015 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Workers Advocates | Past President | 2015 - Present |
| Dallas Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 2010 - Present |
| Dallas Bar Association | Member | 2010 - Present |
| Planning & Zoning Commision, City of Saginaw, TX | Chairman | 2009 - Present |
| State Bar of Texas, Workers' Compensation Section | Member | 2006 - Present |
| State Bar of Texas | Member | 1998 - Present |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Workers Advocates | President | 2012 - 2014 |
| Texas Workers Advocates | President-Elect | 2011 - 2012 |
| Workers' Compensation Law Exam Commission of the Texas Board of Legal Specialization | Member, Appointed | 2009 - 2015 |
| College of the State Bar of Texas | Member | 2006 - 2008 |
| Planning & Zoning Commission, City of Saginaw, Texas | Vice-Chair | 2006 - 2009 |
| City of Saginaw, TX Capital Improvements Advisory Board | Member | 2005 - 2008 |
| Association of Trial Lawyers of America | Member | 2003 - 2004 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| State Bar of Texas Advanced Workers' Compensation Law Course | Lifetime Income Benefits | 2012 |
| State Bar of Texas, Workers' Compensation Section Newsletter | Supreme Court of Texas: LIBs Requires Injury To Enumerated Body Part | 2011 |
| State Bar of Texas, Workers' Compensation Section Newsletter | Evaluating The Diagnosis & Impairment Of A Traumatic Brain Injury | 2011 |
| dallasworkcomp.com | Adjustment Disorder: Why Carriers Should Reconsider Strategies For Adjusting Claims of Depression | 2009 |
| State Bar of Texas, Workers Compensation Section Newsletter | Avoiding the Ninety-Day Rule: Filing Proper Disputes & Challenging Validity of Impairment Ratings | 2008 |
| State Bar of Texas, Workers' Compensation Section Newsletter | Recoupment: It's Limitations & Procedural Pitfalls | 2008 |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Workers' Comp Blog | Continuing Blog Posts On Texas Workers' Comp Issues | 2008 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of Houston Law Center | JD - Juris Doctor | 1997 |
| Harding University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1994 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| The Barnes Law Firm 8th Annual Free CLE Course | Maximum Medical Improvement | 2013 |
| Advanced Workers' Compensation Course | Medical Dispute Resolution Status Update | 2013 |
| Advanced Workers' Compensation Law Course | Lifetime Income Benefits | 2012 |
| Advanced Workers Compensation Course | Securing Medical Treatment For Injured Workers | 2011 |
| Advanced Workers' Compensation Course | Medical Dispute Resolution Update | 2010 |
| Workers' Compensation New Case Law & Legislative Update | Indemnity Dispute Resolution | 2009 |
|---|---|---|
| Workers Comp 201 | Notice of Injury, Waiver, Causation, Disability and Bona Fide Offers of Employment | 2009 |
| Advanced Workers' Compensation Course | Hearing Officer Panel | 2009 |
| Texas Workers' Compensation Ethics and Medical Dispute Resolution Seminar | The Official Disability Guidelines | 2008 |
| Advanced Workers' Compensation Course 2008 | Discovery In Medical Contested Case Hearings | 2008 |
| Texas Work Comp Forum | Appealing A Workers' Compensation Decision | 2007 |
| New Legislation & Case Law Update | The Official Disability Guidelines & The Medical Disability Advisor | 2007 |
| Advanced Workers' Compensation Course 2007 | Dispute Resolution & The Medical Disabilty Advisor | 2007 |
| Workers' Compensation Dispute Resolution | The New Benefit Review Conference and Contested Case Hearings Procedures and Standards | 2006 |
| Workers' Comp 201 | Impairment Rating Cases | 2006 |
| Workers' Comp 201 | Timely Reporting, Newly Discovered Evidence, and Specific Medical Conditions | 2006 |
| Texas Workers' Compensation Medical Treatment and Dispute Resolution Seminar | Documenting The Need For Treatment | 2006 |
| Texas Workers' Compensation Claims Adjusting Pitfalls | The Consequences of Terminating A Workers' Compensation Claimant | 2006 |
| Workers' Comp 201 | Workers' Compensation in Civil Court | 2004 |
| Workers' Compensation Medical/Treatment/Billing/Collection Seminar | Medical Disputes: State Office of Administrative Hearings Decisions Update | 2002 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Did The Claimant Sustain A Compensable Injury With Resulting Disability? | Plaintiff Prevailed Before DWC |
| Did The Claimant Sustain A Compensable Injury With Resulting Disability | Resolved By Agreement |
| Is A Chronic Pain Management Program Reasonable And Necessary Medical Treatment For The Compensable Injury? | Settlement |
| Extent of Injury - Does The Claimant's Compensable Injury Include A Lumbar Disc Herniation At L3-4? | Prevailed on extent of injury dispute at DWC |
| Should A Medical Provider Be Reimbursed For Physical Therapy To The Lumbar Spine? | Medical Provider Prevailed |
| Did The Employer Tender A Bona Fide Offer Of Employment? | Injured Worker Prevailed At DWC |
|---|---|
| Does The Compensable Injury Extend To Include Depression | Prevailed At Division of Workers' Compensation |
| Did The Claimant Sustain An Injury In The Course & Scope Of Employment With Resulting Disability? | Plaintiff prevailed before the DWC |
| Extent of Injury - Does The Compensable Injury Include Hill Sachs Fracture, Degenerative Joint Disease & Tendonitis? | Plaintiff Prevailed Before DWC |
Super Lawyer
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Attorney endorsements
(18)Frank Weedon, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 3, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I know Matt to be a very competent WC attorney. If you need one in the DFW area, Call Matt.
Nabil Nachawati, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 6, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer due to his unmatched skills in handling workers compensation claims and social security disability claims. Matt has a great demeanor and communication style with the judges and clients. He is an asset to the legal profession and if you are lucky enough that he takes your case, you will no doubt have the best lawyer representing you. Matt is the best in comp and ssd cases.
Dmitriy Shakhnevich, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 29, 2014
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer.
Saam Ghiaasiaan, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 20, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. An incredible reputation with peers and clients alike
Sean Cleary, Car accident Attorney on May 20, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community.
Richard Rosenstein, Personal injury Attorney on May 2, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Lewis is a skilled and respected member of the legal community. He is a zealous advocate for the rights and interests of his clients.
John O'Brien, Personal injury Attorney on May 1, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community.
R. Ferrell, Car accident Attorney on Feb 6, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. I highly endorse Matt Lewis as one of the most knowledgeable workers compensation lawyers in Texas. Matt protects and advocates for the rights of injured workers every day and I salute him for his skill, his knowledge and his dedication to the profession.
Christy Thompson, Wrongful death Attorney on Jul 29, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
George Escobedo, Workers compensation Attorney on Jun 11, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. He's smart and cares about his clients.
Bryce Fetter, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 20, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Kyle Bristow, Divorce and separation Attorney on Dec 28, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Mr. Lewis. As evidenced by the number of questions he has answered on Avvo, he has a great understanding of the law. One can deduce through his many work experiences that he is a stellar attorney.
Michael Shemtoub, Car accident Attorney on Nov 27, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Provides quality answers and knowledge to Avvo community
Matisyahu Wolfberg, Speeding and traffic ticket Attorney on Nov 22, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Christian Lassen, Life insurance Attorney on Nov 7, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
Alan Tysinger, Workers compensation Attorney on May 4, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Extremely knowledgeable attorney who is passionate about what he does.
Chad Ruback, Appeals Attorney on Oct 31, 2008
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Matt won a big workers comp case, and the insurance company appealed to the Dallas Court of Appeals. Matt hired me to assist him with the appeal. I was very impressed with Matt's dedication to our client and with Matt's deep knowledge of workers comp law. I have recommended Matt to several other people who were needing aggressive workers comp representation.
Kristopher Barber, Car accident Attorney on Oct 30, 2008
Relationship: Worked together on matter
It is with great confidence that I highly endorse Matt Lewis. Having known him professionally and personally for several years, and because I have worked with him on several matters and seen his immense understanding of the application of law, I know Matt is one of the best lawyers in North Texas. Matt's knowledge and experience is such that he is frequently asked to give lectures for other lawyers in our community. Matt handles all of his cases in such a way as to ensure the best possible outcome for his client. There is no attorney who will fight harder and with greater expertise than Matt Lewis.
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- Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.25%-40%
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