Practice areas: Personal Injury
Licensed in Michigan since: 1977
Education: The George Washington University Law School
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2008 - 2009, 2013 - 2014, 2019 - 2025 
Free Consultation Matz Injury Law
25800 Northwestern HwySuite 575
Southfield, MI 48075 Phone: 866-226-6833 Email: Steven J. Matz Visit website
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Steven J. Matz is a founding shareholder of Matz Injury Law. The firm's concentration is on personal injury litigation, with an emphasis on car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents and traumatic brain injury claims.
Mr. Matz earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with high distinction and highest honors in 1974 from the University of Michigan and a Juris Doctor degree in 1977 from The George Washington University National Law Center. Mr. Matz lectures and publishes in a number of areas, including ethics, marketing, trial tactics, and head injury. Mr. Matz has served on the Michigan Association for Justice Executive Board and currently serves the Michigan Attorney Discipline Board as a Hearing Panel Chairman and Master.
Mr. Matz and his firm have obtained judgments or settlements of $1,000,000 or more in 9 areas of personal injury litigation. In 2009 Mr. Matz's firm obtained the largest reported motor vehicle accident settlement in Michigan ( $3,000,000 as reported by Michigan Lawyers Weekly, 1/11/10 ). In 2024 Mr. Matz obtained a Judgment in two motorcycle crashes, one for $4,150,000 and the other for $2,350,000. In 2025 Mr. Matz was elected to the Michigan Lawyers Hall of Fame, an honor bestowed on only 30 attorneys each year. Matz Injury Law has been able to achieve over $300 million in settlements for clients across the state of Michigan.
First Admitted: 1977, Michigan
Professional Webpage: https://22not33.com/about-us/steven-matz/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Appointed Special Master by the Michigan Supreme Court - Lecturer, Institute for Continuing Legal Education - Chairman, Tri-County Attorney Disciplinary Hearing Panel #85 - Member, State Bar of Michigan Committee for Character and Fitness. Election to the 2025 Michigan Lawyers Hall of Fame.
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- $3.45 Million Settlement against a cement company whose truck crossed a centerline causing three deaths. The settlement was $450,000 in excess of available insurance. $1.74 Million settlement against a 19-year old drunk driver and the fraternity where he was drinking prior to head-on collision which killed a 52-year old husband and father of 3. $1 Million settlement on behalf of 60-year old woman with closed head injury due to negligence of County Road Commission. $1.3 Million Federal District Court settlement on behalf of mother in a car/truck collision. $1.4 Million settlement on behalf of father and son suffering from Huntington's Chorea, who died after running over a spare tire which had dropped from a semi-tractor trailer. $1 Million settlement for a 52-year old woman after being struck by a gravel truck. $1.4 Million settlement from Sears for a 32-year old woman who developed Thoracic Outlet Syndrome after lifting a jewelry display case off her 2-year old daughter. One Million dollar award in the Upper Peninsula for a woman who suffered a traumatic brain injury as a result of an auto accident. $244,903.50 verdict in Lenawee County against an insurance company that refused to pay appropriate no-fault benefits in an auto injury victim.
- Matz Injury Law obtained a $1,000,000 settlement for a woman in Northern Michigan who fractured both ankles as a result of being rear-ended by a gravel truck.
- $1.3 million Federal District Court settlement on behalf of a mother and daughter in a car/truck collision. Mom suffered a pancreas injury but returned to full-time employment within six months; eight year old daughter suffered an aggravation of a pre-existing learning disability as well as a ruptured spleen.
- $1.74 million settlement against a 19 year-old driver and the fraternity where he was drinking immediately prior to a head on collision that killed a 52 year-old husband and father of 3 children.
- $3.45 million settlement against a cement company whose truck crossed a center line causing three deaths and severely injuring a 4 year-old boy. The settlement was $450,000 in excess of available insurance.
- $4,150,000 settlement on behalf of the family of a college student who was killed in a traffic crash while riding a motorcycle. The settlement came from three different insurance companies.
- $450,000 settlement for an injury sustained while working at a manufacturing facility in Michigan. We were able to get around the workers compensation act exclusive remedy by proving our client was not an employee but instead, an independent contractor.
Videos
- At Matz Injury Law, caring more means doing more. In this video, Steven Matz shares what sets our personal injury firm apart from others in Michigan. Our firm charges a 22 percent contingency fee instead of the standard 33 percent, and that difference can save injured clients thousands of dollars. Most attorneys take the maximum allowed by the Michigan Supreme Court, but we believe in putting more money in the client’s pocket. In a one million dollar case, that 11 percent difference adds up to over one hundred thousand dollars. That is money that can go toward medical care, recovery, or long-term support after a life-changing injury. We do not believe anyone ever truly gets more than they deserve after a serious accident. Whether the policy is one hundred thousand or one million, the compensation rarely covers the full cost of a catastrophic injury. That is why we fight for the best possible outcome and work on a fee structure that benefits our clients, not just our firm. This video highlights our belief in fairness, transparency, and personalized legal support. We take the time to understand your case, your injuries, and your goals, and we deliver results based on decades of experience and real care. Learn more about what 22 not 33 really means, and why choosing the right personal injury lawyer can make a significant financial difference., Why Personal Injury Victims Across Michigan Trust Matz Injury Law, 2025
- When someone is seriously injured in a crash, the amount they are able to recover often depends on the insurance policy of the driver who caused the accident. In many cases, that number is capped by policy limits, which can leave injured people with far less than they need to cover medical costs and long-term care. When a crash involves a commercial vehicle,e the outcome can be very different. Commercial vehicles often carry much higher insurance limits and may be backed by large companies with significant financial resources. That means if you are hit by a commercial truck or company vehicle, you may have access to more compensation, especially in cases involving serious or permanent injuries. Commercial vehicle accidents are also governed by strict federal regulations. Truck drivers must follow rules about how long they can drive in a day, how their vehicles are maintained, and even how they mark their vehicles if they become disabled. If those rules are broken and a crash occurs, the company may be held liable in ways that do not apply to regular drivers. Understanding these differences is critical when building a personal injury case. If you were hit by a commercial vehicle, it is important to act quickly, gather the right evidence, and speak with an attorney who understands how these claims work., Why injury claims are different when a commercial vehicle is involved, 2025
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Also licensed in Colorado, Texas and Washington D.C.
- Appointed Special Master by Michigan Supreme Court. Lecturer, Institute for Continuing Legal Education. Lecturer, Southfield Bar Association. Lecturer, Michigan Head Injury Association. Chairman, Tri-County Attorney Disciplinary Hearing Panel #85
Pro bono / Community Service
- Speaker/Lecturer at the following schools: University of Michigan Honors College, Southfield High School, Bloomfield Hills Andover High School, North Farmington High School, Harrison High School, Mercy High School, Clarenceville High School, Livonia Churchill High School, West Bloomfield High School, Walled Lake Central High School, Brighton High School, Lapeer East High School, Oxford High School, Avondale High School. Lectured for Kiwanis, Rotary and Chambers of Commerce. Member, ACLU, Sierra Club.
Honors
- B.A.-Highest Honors, High Distinction 1974, University of Michigan. Martindale/Hubbell - AV Preeminent rated (highest possible). Elected to The National Trial Lawyers Association, recognizing the top 100 Trial Attorneys in the State of Michigan. Honored as one of America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigators. Name by Crain's Detroit as one of Michigan's Top Attorneys. Recipient of America's top 100 Attorney's Lifetime Achievement Award, AVVO Clients choice rating 10/10
Educational Background
- 1974 University of Michigan Honors College, Bachelor of Arts with high distinction and highest honors 1977 George Washington University National Law Center, Juris Doctor
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Public Speaking By Lawyers, Michigan Bar Journal, Vol 71, No 1, 1992.Lawyer Advertising-An Advertising Lawyer's Perspective, Michigan Trial Lawyers Quarterly, Vol 27, No 4, 1993.Why and When You Should Cooperate With a Lawyer, Legal Aspects of Medical Practice, July 1980
Other Outstanding Achievements
- Mountain Climbing: North Col of Mt. Everest (Tibet side); Mt. Rainier, Washington; Mt. Ararat Turkey; Mt. Whitney, California; El Pico de Orizaba, Mexico; La Malinche, Mexico; Mount Blanc du Tacul, Chamonix France; Mt. Humphreys, Arizona; The Matterhorn, Zermatt, Switzerland; Dent du Geant, France; Pollux, Castor, Breithorn, Switzerland; Kilimanjaro, Tanzania Africa; Mt. Toubkal, Morocco, Machu Picchu, Peru; Unnamed peaks in the Andes, Chile. Also sea-kayaked the width of Chile and the southern coast of Crete, Small Cyclades Islands, Greece; Amalfi Coast, Italy; Coast of Belize; Circumnavigated the Isle of Capri; 14 Gold Medals in the last seven Senior Olympic Games (swimming).
Office location for Steven J. Matz
25800 Northwestern Hwy
Suite 575
Southfield, MI 48075
Selections
11 Years Super Lawyers
- Super Lawyers: 2008 - 2009, 2013 - 2014, 2019 - 2025