Matthew Bruce Lewis
also known as Matthew Lewis, Matt Lewis
About Matthew
Biography
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
4
Practice Areas
28 years | 3,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
25%-40%
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Licensed in Texas for 27 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1998
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Location
MLF Legal, PLLC
4925 Greenville Ave., Suite 200, Dallas, TX, 75206
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Matthew Bruce Lewis's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 25 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Staci | November 7, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Awesome!
I was denied Workmans comp on a major issue at work that was not my fault. Not only did Matt Lewis get me full back pay but also several years of compensation going forward. He was absolutely great. I definitely recommend him
Posted by anonymous | April 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney
The Best Workers Compensation Attorney
Attorney Matt Lewis is very caring, knowledgeable and thorough. He won my Workers Compensation case for me.
Posted by anonymous | August 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Worst Service
I was recommended to Matt. I meet with Crystal the intaker, she told me everything I wanted to hear. I signed up with Matt's office. I dropped off my signed contract, the intaker or someone else was going to email me a copy of my contract as of 8/19/19 it had been a month me waiting on this email. I ...
Posted by anonymous | December 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney
WORKER COMP
I wish I fired him.I made a big mistake.I trusted him to help out with my case.Within two weeks after being forced on wc I has a a mmi .It stated I had 8 percent impairment which means the money I received was going toward my impairment and yet I had not received any doctor treatment yet.The last hea...
Matthew Lewis
Replied last January 13, 2019When you post anonymously then we can't look at your file and clarify the details, correct our shortcomings or your misunderstandings. The facts that you described don't make sense, so I think there is some misunderstanding here. We want every client to get every benefit they deserve under the law. That's the point of representation. Many variables play a part in a case outcome. Thank you for pointing out that when we made a billing error we corrected it and made things right with you. We do not charge people for 30 minutes when they make a 5 minute phone call to our office. This is a blatant misstatement of how we do things. I understand that people may be upset if their case doesn't turn out the way they want it to, but completely misstating things publicly is not a proper response. MMI is not about being under doctor's care. It's about whether or not there is any expectation of further material recovery. And just because you are not at MMI doesn't mean that you are owed any money. It means you could be eligible for monetary benefits if you have disability for the time period in question. These are things a judge will determine if the insurance company denies benefits. It's not something your lawyer decides. There are many variables that play into this type of outcome including the medical evidence, what your compensable injury turns out to be, the judge's extent of injury decision, your work ability, what treatment you are having and what diagnosis that treatment is for, and whether or not your doctor provides the necessary evidence to help establish extent of injury, disability and MMI. Sometimes what you know to be true can't be proven to be true in the medical records. Sometimes it can be. Sometimes even though you win the question of MMI, you don't meet the definition of disability and you aren't owed any other benefits. Sometimes you are owed those benefits. Judges can decide these things. Lawyers cannot.
Posted by Lesley Mitchell | January 5, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Great
Matt Lewis helped me through these hard two years , I didn't know how I was gonna manage to live. But Matt Lewis help me and gave his all to see that I won my case and that I understood everything that was going on didn't leave me lost or confused, was easy to keep in touch with never hard to talk ...
Matthew Bruce Lewis's Lawyer Endorsements
"I know Matt to be a very competent WC attorney. If you need one in the DFW area, Call Matt."
"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."
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"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."
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"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."
"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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Personal injury lawyer
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Car accident lawyer
Workers compensation lawyer
Workers compensation lawyer
Personal injury lawyer
Personal injury lawyer
Appeals lawyer
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2020
Top 100 (North Texas), The National Trial Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Texas Superlawyers
2019
Top 100 (North Texas), The National Trial Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Texas Superlawyers
2018
10 Best Attorneys - Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2018
Top 100 (North Texas), The National Trial Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Texas Superlawyers
2017
Top 100 (North Texas), The National Trial Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Texas Superlawyers
2016
Top 10 Personal Injury Attorney in Texas, The National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys
2016
Top 100 (North Texas), The National Trial Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Texas Superlawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Texas SuperLawyers
2015
Top 100 (North Texas), The National Trial Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers
2014
Top 100 (North Texas), The National Trial Lawyers
2013
Texas' Top Rated Lawyers, Dallas Morning News
2013
Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers
2012
Texas' Top Rated Lawyers, Dallas Morning News
2011
Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers Association
2011
SuperLawyers Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers
2010
SuperLawyers Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers / Texas Monthly Magazine
2009
AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
SuperLawyers Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers / Texas Monthly Magazine
2007
Certificate of Appreciation, TexasBarCLE
2004
Board Certified in Workers' Compensation Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Attorney / Owner, MLF Legal, PLLC
2015 - Present
Attorney / Owner, Matt Lewis Law, P.C.
1998 - 2015
Attorney, Rogers, Booker & Lewis, P.C.
Associations
2015 - Present
Texas Workers AdvocatesPast President
2010 - Present
Dallas Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Dallas Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Planning & Zoning Commision, City of Saginaw, TXChairman
2006 - Present
State Bar of Texas, Workers' Compensation SectionMember
1998 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
2012 - 2014
Texas Workers AdvocatesPresident
2011 - 2012
Texas Workers AdvocatesPresident-Elect
2009 - 2015
Workers' Compensation Law Exam Commission of the Texas Board of Legal SpecializationMember, Appointed
2006 - 2008
College of the State Bar of TexasMember
2006 - 2009
Planning & Zoning Commission, City of Saginaw, TexasVice-Chair
2005 - 2008
City of Saginaw, TX Capital Improvements Advisory BoardMember
2003 - 2004
Association of Trial Lawyers of AmericaMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Plaintiff Prevailed Before DWC
Resolved By Agreement
Settlement
Prevailed on extent of injury dispute at DWC
Plaintiff prevailed before the DWC
Plaintiff Prevailed Before DWC
Prevailed At Division of Workers' Compensation
Medical Provider Prevailed
Injured Worker Prevailed At DWC
Education
1997
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2020
2019
Appeals Panel Update
2018
Appeals Panel Update
2013
Maximum Medical Improvement
2013
Medical Dispute Resolution Status Update
2012
Lifetime Income Benefits
2011
Securing Medical Treatment For Injured Workers
2010
Medical Dispute Resolution Update
2009
Indemnity Dispute Resolution
2009
Notice of Injury, Waiver, Causation, Disability and Bona Fide Offers of Employment
2009
Hearing Officer Panel
2008
The Official Disability Guidelines
2008
Discovery In Medical Contested Case Hearings
2007
Appealing A Workers' Compensation Decision
2007
The Official Disability Guidelines & The Medical Disability Advisor
2007
Dispute Resolution & The Medical Disabilty Advisor
2006
The New Benefit Review Conference and Contested Case Hearings Procedures and Standards
2006
Impairment Rating Cases
2006
Timely Reporting, Newly Discovered Evidence, and Specific Medical Conditions
2006
Documenting The Need For Treatment
2006
The Consequences of Terminating A Workers' Compensation Claimant
2004
Workers' Compensation in Civil Court
2002
Medical Disputes: State Office of Administrative Hearings Decisions Update
Publications
2012
2011
2011
2009
2008
2008
2008
Languages
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Can I take a company to court for injury even if they paid into workerscomp?
13 Nov 2020
What do a 17% impairment rating means for your hand
22 Sep 2020
What will my workmans compensation be for a broken leg at work that needed surgery and hospital stay.?
28 Aug 2020
Legal Guides
What Goes In A Letter of Causation For A Texas Workers' Compensation Case?
13 Mar 2019
Letter of Causation in Texas Workers' Comp Cases: When Do You Need It And What Goes In It?
11 Oct 2017
Impairment Ratings For Shoulder Surgery In Texas Workers' Compensation Cases
03 Sep 2015