Attorney David Matthews has been chosen through US News & World Report as one of the Best Lawyers in America from 2016-2023. He has been repeatedly voted by his peers as one of the top trial lawyers in the country.  His firm handles several types of cases for plaintiffs, including:

• Social Media Lawsuit | School District Litigation
• Camp Lejeune Water Contamination
• Clergy Abuse Lawsuits
• Zantac Cancer Claims

More than 150 Cases tried to Verdict

Mr. Matthews has tried more than 150 cases to verdict. He developed insurance coverage opinions straight out of law school, defended carriers in court, and handled major subrogation claims ranging from $5 million to $500 million. For the last 33 years, he has worked solely for injured plaintiffs.

Best US Law Firms

Selected among the best plaintiff’s firms in the country by US News & World Report in 2023, Matthews & Associates Law Firm has secured compensation for thousands of clients nationwide. With offices in Houston, Texas; Chico, Calif.; Salinas, Calif.; and New York City, the firm has long been recognized as a nationwide leader in civil litigation for plaintiffs.

Nationwide Legal Experience

Mr. Matthews is licensed to practice law in Texas, New York, Pennsylvania, and Mississippi; but he also prosecutes cases nationwide through pro-vice arrangements with different attorneys licensed in virtually every state.

Broad Litigation Experience

David Matthews has, for decades, represented victims of dangerous medical devices such as IVC filters, and those injured by drugs such as Zantac. He also represented plaintiffs in Roundup cancer cases, as well as children and their parents injured by pesticides like Paraquat. He also represents Houston Car Accident victims.

Nationwide Representation

Mr. Matthews has helped injured people across the country attain some of the largest verdicts or settlements in pharmaceutical litigation against the makers of such drugs as Phen-Fen, Rezulin, Vioxx and Bextra-Celebrex. He worked 18 years as a partner in the oldest personal injury firm in Texas, the last 15 years as head of Matthews & Associates, with offices in Houston; New York City; Chico, Calif; Salinas, Calif.

Other Litigation

Mr. Matthews has also handled employment and civil rights cases, environmental lawsuits, toxic torts, premises liability, plant explosions, class actions (such as the hot fuel litigation), nursing home abuse, priest molestation, car and truck accidents, mesothelioma and more.

Certification/Specialties

Board Certified Personal Injury Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization ​

In the News

Attorney David Matthews been featured in Mother Jones Magazine, on CNN and Dateline MSNBC, and interviewed on National Public Radio (NPR) and several other nationwide outlets. His legal expertise has been quoted in The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Boston Globe, Houston Chronicle, the UK’s Daily Mail and many other publications. Married for 25 years, he is a father of five who contributes to several local, national, and international charities, including Human Rights First, where he also serves on the board. He loves music and counts Texas legend Willie Nelson a friend.