Atty. Stephen A. Matthews

Atty. Stephen A. Matthews

Stephen A. Matthews is a lawyer practicing litigation, insurance defense, personal injury and 2 other areas of law.

Pine Bluff Pine Bluff 75 yrs experience 75 year
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Profile Summary

About Stephen A. Matthews at a glance

Stephen A. Matthews is a Member based in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, practicing at Bridges Young Matthews And Drake Plc. They have 75+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1951. Their practice focuses on personal injury, product liability, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Arkansas (1951). Educated at University of Arkansas Law School (LL.B., 1951) and University of Arkansas (B.A., 1948). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Federation of Insurance and Corporate Counsel Defense Research Institute Arkansas Association of Defense Counsel (President, 1984-1985) International Association of Defense Counsel. Serands clients in Pine Bluff, AR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Stephen A. Matthews is a lawyer practicing litigation, insurance defense, personal injury and 2 other areas of law
  • Stephen received a B.A. degree from University of Arkansas in 1948, and has been licensed for 75 years
  • Stephen practices at Bridges, Young, Matthews & Drake PLC in Pine Bluff, AR

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen A. Matthews's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen A. Matthews handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Stephen A. Matthews is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Arkansas →

Product Liability

Stephen A. Matthews is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Arkansas →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Stephen A. Matthews is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Arkansas →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Stephen A. Matthews is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Arkansas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Arkansas

Practicing law in Arkansas. Legal matters in Arkansas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Pine Bluff are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Arkansas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Arkansas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Arkansas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Stephen A. Matthews

Where is Stephen A. Matthews's law office located?
Stephen A. Matthews's law practice is located in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. The firm is Bridges Young Matthews And Drake Plc. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen A. Matthews handle?
Stephen A. Matthews focuses on personal injury, product liability, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Arkansas.
How long has Stephen A. Matthews practiced law?
Stephen A. Matthews has 75+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1951.
Where did Stephen A. Matthews go to law school?
Stephen A. Matthews earned their education at (LL.B., 1951); (B.A., 1948).
How can I contact Stephen A. Matthews for a consultation?
You can contact Stephen A. Matthews directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Stephen A. Matthews received?
Stephen A. Matthews's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
University of Arkansas Law School
- 1951
B.A.
University of Arkansas
- 1948

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Arkansas
Admitted: 1951

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