Atty. Steven J. Matz
Steven J. Matz’s concentration is in motor vehicle law, with an emphasis on traumatic brain injury.
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About Steven J. Matz at a glance
Steven J. Matz is a Senior Partner based in Southfield, Michigan, practicing at Matz Injury Law. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, tbi/sci, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1977), District of Columbia (1994), Texas (1994), and Colorado (1995). Educated at George Washington University School of Law (J.D., 1977) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Colorado and American Bar Associations State Bar of Michigan State Bar of Texas District of Columbia Bar Michigan Trial Lawyers Association The Association of Trial Lawyers of America American Civil Liberties Union. Serands clients in Southfield, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Steven J. Matz’s concentration is in motor vehicle law, with an emphasis on traumatic brain injury
- He is a 1974 graduate of the University of Michigan where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree with high distinction and highest honors
- In 1977, he earned his Juris Doctor degree from The George Washington University National Law Center
- Mr. Matz is a member of the Bar of Michigan, Colorado, Texas, and Washington, D.C
- He is a member of the American Association for Justice, Oakland County Mediation Tribunal, and the Michigan Attorney Discipline Board as a Hearing Panel Chairman
- He has been appointed by the Michigan Supreme Court as a Master
- Mr. Matz lectures and publishes in ethics, marketing, client counseling, trial tactics, head injury, and legal research and writing. “The purpose of liability law,” says Mr. Matz, “is to fairly compensate an individual for loss in personal injury
- We have the talent and ability to obtain the best result possible for each of our clients.” Mr. Matz has been rated AV Preeminent (the highest rating possible) by the legal publication Martindale-Hubbell
- named by Michigan Super Lawyers magazine as one of the top attorneys in Michigan, a distinction made for only five percent of the attorneys in the state
- and has been honored as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the State of Michigan by the National Trial Lawyers
- He has also been honored as one of America's top 100 high stakes litigators
- Crain's Detroit has named Mr. Matz one of Michigan's top attorneys
- Most recently, Mr. Matz was honored with the "Litigator Award
- The Litigator Award honors the top %1 of lawyers for superior litigation performance
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Steven J. Matz's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steven J. Matz handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Steven J. Matz is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Michigan →
Steven J. Matz is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Michigan →
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.
Steven J. Matz is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Michigan →
Steven J. Matz is one of 10,267 tbi/sci attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tbi/sci attorneys in Michigan →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Steven J. Matz is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Michigan →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Michigan
Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Southfield are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan 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 Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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