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About Matthew
Practice areas
- Personal injury: 90%
Personal Injury Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) Maritime and Offshore Accidents Wrongful Death Railroad Crossing Accidents Aviation Accidents Environmental Contamination Automobile Accidents Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)-Overtime Wage Claims Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA) and Bad Faith Insurance Claims Industrial Explosions/Accidents Chemical Exposures
14 years
- Insurance: 10%
14 years
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| PA | Active | 2009 | 06/07/2017 |
| TX | Eligible To Practice In Texas | 2003 | 03/29/2017 |
| Legal answers | 0 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Rising Star | Texas Monthly Magazine | 2012 |
| AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2010 |
| Texas Rising Star | Texas Monthly Magazine | 2010 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney | Provost Umphrey Law Firm, LLP | 2003 - Present |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Trial Lawyers Association Advocates | Board Member | 2010 - Present |
| Texas Trial Lawyers Association | N/A | 2003 - Present |
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| Richard Zapf, et al vs. Texas Department of Transportation | Plaintiff Verdict-Gross Amount $1,145,000.00-reduced under Texas Tort Claim Caps on Damages to $250,000.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor University | Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.) | N/A | 2003 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Annual Meeting | “Every Day” Texas Civil Procedure 2010 | 2010 |
Attorney endorsements
(2)
Susan Duesler, Family Attorney
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I've known Matt for a long time. I endorse this lawyer without any hesitation. He is exactly who you'd want on your side if you are injured.
Ryan Gertz, Criminal defense Attorney
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Matt is an outstanding trial advocate for his clients, has won a number of substantial verdicts, and has a distinguished track record of resolving cases outside of court as well.
Cost
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Contact
PO Box 4905
Beaumont, TX, 77704-4905
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