Matthew A. Chappell

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Matthew A. Chappell

also known as M. Chappell - Attorney At Law

4.9
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 11 years

Consumer protection Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Consumer Protection

5020 Montrose Blvd., 6th Floor, Houston, TX

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About Matthew

Biography

I focus exclusively on helping clients [individuals & businesses] resolve their consumer protection matters.

I focus exclusively on helping clients [individuals & businesses] resolve their consumer protection matters.

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Consumer Protection 100%

I focus exclusively on helping clients [individuals & businesses] resolve their consumer protection matters.

12 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 20 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2025 2024 2023
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+ 7

Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 11 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2014

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

M. Chappell - Attorney At Law

5020 Montrose Blvd., 6th Floor, Houston, TX, 77006

Matthew A. Chappell's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

105 Client Reviews

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Posted by Natalie Mullings | April 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

Top Tier

Matthew was blessing for me , his response was prompt , quick & he was efficient. When I explained my issue that I was having getting my mortgage company to release insurance funds to hire my contractor to complete repairs on my home. He immediately knew exactly what he had to do. The letter was sent... around 3/16 and my insurance company cut me a check 3/31. Thank God I listened to him when he said the letter to the mortgage company would work & the cost was minimal out of pocket expense for me. . I highly recommend Matthew.

Posted by Mike | February 05, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

Expert Help!

Matt was a huge blessing and gave us immediate expert help that gave us the exact results we wanted but could not get on our own. We had been fighting to recover overpaid insurance premiums for close to a year. The minute we found Matt, he had the forms and systems in place that asked us the right ...questions and gave him the ammunition he needed. It was efficient and fast and we have received 100% of what we wanted. The cost was very reasonable and his communication with us was swift, on point, and perfect. We highly recommend Matt.

Posted by anonymous | December 22, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Consumer Protection

Deceptive Practices

The Houston Bar Association referred me to Mr. Chappell after a company performed some deceptive practices against my dad regarding an insurance claim. The agreed upon amount for their services was a few thousand dollars but they billed an amount more than five times greater. Mr. Chappell explain...ed to my dad and I which law(s) were being broken by the company and he would represent my dad. Legal notifications were sent to the company; after a while they responded with threats and hostilities. Mr. Chappell relaxed my dad's fears and returned volley. A few days later the issue was resolved, and my dad no longer had a bill. Mr. Chappell is a man with clear and concise methods; you're going to want him on your side.

Posted by Asif | August 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Reliable Legal Support

I recently hired Matthew and had a really positive experience working with him. He always responded quickly and made sure to keep communication smooth, which made the process much less stressful. Anytime I had a question, he got back to me in a timely manner, so I never felt left in the dark or like ...things were dragging on. What stood out the most was how clear and straightforward his advice was. He explained everything in a way that was easy to follow and gave step-by-step instructions that we could respond to without any confusion. It felt like he truly cared about guiding us through the situation efficiently, and overall, I’d say the whole process was handled with professionalism but also in a very approachable way.

Posted by Carolina Saldaña | July 31, 2025 | Hired Attorney

The best attorney I’ve worked with. Truly exceptional

Matthew is an outstanding attorney. He is extremely competent, knowledgeable, and professional. From start to finish, he handled everything with precision and clarity. He always made time to answer my questions, explained each step in a way I could understand, and made me feel confident throughout th...e process. Beyond being compassionate and supportive, he truly knows what he’s doing. I’ve worked with other lawyers before, but honestly, Matthew is the best. I’m so grateful for his help and would recommend him without hesitation.

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Matthew A. Chappell's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christopher Osborn

Probate lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Matt was a true professional in a probate matter where I was opposing counsel. He was early for the hearing and well-prepared."

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David Medearis

Construction and development lawyer | Dec 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Matthew is a knowledgeable lawyer and really cares about his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Roy Elizondo

Litigation lawyer | Nov 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Matthew is a tenacious advocate on behalf of his clients but is also very professional and always open to finding the best solution to reach an amicable resolution."

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Andrew Tolchin

Consumer protection lawyer | Nov 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse attorney Matthew Chappell for consumer protection and DTPA (Deceptive Trade Practices Act) matters. Matthew is a strong fighter and champion for the rights of his client."

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Joseph Gibson

Consumer protection lawyer | Nov 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Andrew Friedmann

Probate lawyer | Jun 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. We had the opportunity to work together in an heirship determination where Matthew served as the attorney ad litem. I found him to be professional, diligent and easy to work with. Should the opportunity arise again, I would look forward to working with hm again."

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Kenneth Sumner

Guardianship lawyer | May 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Matt was a pleasure to work with. He was dedicated and diligent and helped with a very difficult situation. I look forward to working with/against him again."

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Troy Moore

Probate lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He was the appointed attorney ad litem on an heirship matter in probate court. I enjoyed working with him on the case and he handled himself very professionally."

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Anthony Magdaleno

Probate lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Matt was appointed by the Court as the attorney ad litem for the unknown heirs in my client's heirship proceeding. I found him to be very prompt in addressing our case, very knowledgeable of the law, and extremely reasonable in the fees he charged. When I met him in person prior to our hearing, he was well-prepared and ready to proceed. Matt is very honest as well: when my client inadvertently overpaid him by $100, Matt immediately brought it to my client's attention and returned the overpayment to him. Matt is an all-around good guy and a superb attorney! I hope he gets appointed in my future cases!"

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Walter Snider

Unknown lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I found Matthew to be very professional and it was a pleasure to work with him.."

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Carol Carrier

Guardianship lawyer | Dec 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Matthew was an ad litem on a Guardianship case in which I was plaintiff's attorney. I was very impressed with how through Matthew did the research and background on the facts of the case before he rendered his opinion to the court. He was efficient and fair in his interactions with all parties. He came to court with a firm grasp of the entire case. He took a lot of time to interact with the proposed ward before giving his opinion. I would have no hesitation in recommending Matthew on any legal matter because he is smart and has integrity."

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Christy Theander

Probate lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Matthew came on to my case as opposing counsel. This case was particularly difficult and complicated. Matthew's ability to read detail and apply the law helped to resolve the situation with a fair and effective outcome. Even though Matthew was my opposing counsel, he worked with me and allowed one of my witnesses to appear by phone when he did not have to. Matthew is kind and professional. I highly recommend him."

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Rick Villarreal

Probate lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Matthew Chappell served as an ad litem attorney in one of my probate cases. I found Mr. Chappell to be easy to work with. He was efficient and responded very quickly to any matter requiring his attention. He was extremely knowledgeable and cordial. He was thorough and made the entire process easy. I look forward to working with again."

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Wilbourn Woodward

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Other

"Matthew is a talented and smart attorney; however, his availability and personal touch with all of his clients is what impresses me the most."

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Timothy Clark

Probate lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Matthew Chappell for about 5 years. We were law school students together. I have seen Mr. Chappell do probate work for clients and he is a caring and dedicated professional. His honesty and loyalty to clients, attorneys, and friends is one I admire. I know if I have legal matters I need help on or for myself personally, Matthew is an attorney I would call."

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Christopher Osborn

Unknown lawyer

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Timothy Clark

Probate lawyer

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Roy Elizondo

Personal injury lawyer

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Andrew Tolchin

Mediation lawyer

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David Medearis

Consumer protection lawyer

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Joseph Gibson

Consumer protection lawyer

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Kenneth Sumner

Probate lawyer

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Troy Moore

Probate lawyer

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Christy Theander

Probate lawyer

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Rick Villarreal

Probate lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Avvo Client’s Choice Award, Avvo

2024

Avvo Client’s Choice Award, Avvo

2023

Avvo Client’s Choice Award, Avvo

2022

Avvo Client’s Choice Award, Avvo

2021

Avvo Client’s Choice Award, Avvo

2020

Avvo Client’s Choice Award, Avvo

2019

Avvo Client’s Choice Award, Avvo

2018

Avvo Client’s Choice Award, Avvo

2017

Avvo Client’s Choice Award, Avvo

2016

"Most Outstanding New Member", Houston Bar Association: HLRS

2016

Avvo Client’s Choice Award, Avvo

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Attorney, M. Chappell - Attorney At Law

Associations

2016 - Present

Texas Lawyers’ Assistance Program

Member

2016 - Present

Houston Lawyer Referral Service

Attorney Member

2014 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Licensed Attorney

2017 - 2018

Houston Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2016 - 2018

Houston Lawyer Referral Service

Board Member

2014 - 2018

Houston Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Consumer Protection Matters: Deceptive Trade

The vast majority of cases I handle result in favorable outcomes for my clients.

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Education

2013

South Texas College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2010

University of Arizona

MA - Masters

1995

Southern Methodist University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

HLRS Online: Probate for the Layman

HLRS Online: Probate for the Layman

2019

HBA - Estate Planning Chapter

HLRS Membership Promotion

2017

HLRS Workshop for Non-Attorneys

Consumer Protection Workshop

2017

HBA - Medical Malpractice Chapter

HLRS Member Promotion

2017

HBA - Mediation Chapter

HLRS Member Promotion

2017

HBA - Consumer Law Chapter

HLRS Member Promotion

2017

HBA - Commercial Litigation Chapter

HLRS Member Promotion

2016

Houston Bar Association

HLRS Awards Ceremony

Publications

2024

AVVO Legal Guides DTPA Insurance Claims: Getting Your Claim Paid!

2024

AVVO Legal Guides Protección al Consumidor y Ley de Protección al Consumidor

2018

Houston Bar Association Houston Lawyer Referral Service - Awards/Promotions

2008

PS: Political Science [Rice U. Coauthored] "A Unique Pedagogical Approach to Voting & Public Goods”

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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