Experienced in Social Security Disability and SSI appeals before the Social Security Administration. Partner at Kraft & Associates, P.C., Attorneys at Law.
Practice areas
Representing disabled individuals before the Social Security Administration and in federal court.
20 years
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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TX | Eligible To Practice In Texas | 2001 | 12/05/2020 |
Legal answers | 111 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Outstanding Service Award | North Dallas Bar Association | 2015 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Kraft & Associates | 2014 - Present |
Attorney | Bailey, Galyen & Gold | 2005 - 2008 |
Attorney | Kraft & Associates | 2001 - 2004 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Dallas Bar Association | Continuint Legal Education Committee | 2016 - Present |
Texas Trial Lawyers Association | N/A | 2013 - Present |
Collin County Bar Association | N/A | 2012 - Present |
Dallas Trial Lawyers Association | N/A | 2011 - Present |
North Dallas Bar Association | Board of Directors | 2010 - Present |
Rockwall County Bar Association | N/A | 2010 - Present |
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Fifth Circuit Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives | Texas State Representative | 2009 - 2010 |
National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives | Sustaining Member | 2001 - 2016 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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MADDvocate | A Safety Net: How to Wade Through the Red Tape to Get Disability Benefits | 2008 |
MADD Victim Assistance Training Institute | Social Security Disability Programs, Giving A Voice: Advocating for the Injured Victim/Survivor | 2007 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Texas Wesleyan University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2000 |
University of North Texas | MA - Masters | 1995 |
University of North Texas | BA | 1991 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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FOSSCR Fall Conference | Effective and Equitable Practice in the Age of COVID | 2020 |
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Abilene: In Service Continuing Education | Assisting Your Clients With Social Security Disability Claims | 2019 |
Victim Services Webinar | How Social Security Disability Can Benefit Your Clients | 2017 |
Online Bar CLE | Special Needs Trusts & Social Security Law | 2015 |
North Dallas Bar Association December Meeting | 10 Things Every Lawyer Should Know In Representing Injured and Disabled Individuals | 2014 |
Contact: Professional Lecture Series | PTSD, Moving Beyond the Military Context | 2013 |
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SSI and Social Security Disability | Government Forms | 2012 |
Rockwall County Bar Association | 10 Things Every Lawyer Should Know About Social Security Disability | 2011 |
North Dallas Bar Association | Comparing Disability Programs: SSA and VA | 2011 |
North Dallas Bar Association | 10 Things Every Lawyer Should Know About Social Security Disability | 2009 |
Handling A Social Security Disability Case in Texas | Disability Law | 2005 |
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I endorse this lawyer.
Erika Riggs, Social security Attorney on Aug 27, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer and would recommend him to anyone in need of counsel for their Social Security claim in Texas. Mr. Stewart's responsiveness, knowledge of Social Security law, and dedication to helping those in need is evidence in his responses on this forum.
Linda Ziskin, Social security Attorney on Apr 6, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Matthew and I co-presented a Social Security continuing legal education program, and I was extremely impressed with his depth of knowledge of the subject, as well as his ability to clearly communicate a complicated area of law within a very rigid timeframe. I beleive he would handle SOcial Security cases in his area of the country very competently, and I highly recommend him. Linda Ziskin
Kenneth Wincorn, Litigation Attorney on Apr 1, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. He is thorough and honest. His reputation is excellent.
Jason Lazarus, Social security Attorney on Mar 30, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Matt and I served on a panel together. His knowledge of his practice area was superb. I would highly recommend him if in need of someone to assist with Social Security matters in Texas.
Coleman Hengesbach, Social security Attorney on Mar 27, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Gregory Gray, Social security Attorney on Oct 2, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I recently referred a client whom I was representing in a catastrophic injury case to Mr. Stewart . Mr. Stewart was able to assist the client in making a claim for Social Security disability benefits. Whenever I have a client that needs representation in Social Security matters, Mr. Stewart is the first lawyer I call.
Richard Armstrong, Social security Attorney on Oct 2, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this conscientious and knowledgeable lawyer. Matt Stewart has been practicing exclusively in the social security disability arena for many years, and is at the top of his game. We send our social security work to Mr. Stewart and his firm for this reason.
Robert Kraft, Social security Attorney on Feb 16, 2009
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
I have worked with Matthew Stewart for 11 years, both before and after he became a lawyer. He has worked in the Social Security disability field all that time and as a lawyer he has handled hundreds of Social Security disability claims at every level. Matthew is thorough and extremely competent. He has an excellent success rate on his claims, and I recommend him without reservation.