Matthew B. Wade

Managing Attorney Matthew Wade has been an invaluable member of Abel Law Firm since 2014. Before joining our team, Matthew earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Law in 2005, laying a solid foundation for his remarkable legal career. He then spent 7 years as in-house counsel at State Farm Insurance gaining deep insight into how insurance companies think and wanted to use this knowledge to benefit individuals who suffered due to no fault of their own. Matthew was honored as a “Super Lawyer” in 2021 - 2025. Moreover, his achievements extend beyond this recognition, as he was handpicked for the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 and appointed to the role of Managing Attorney at Abel Law Firm in 2022.

Matthew revels in taking on the challenge of facing large companies and corporations, fearlessly advocating for his clients’ rights. He is passionate about protecting the 7th Amendment and derives immense satisfaction from fighting for the underdog. Matthew remains empathetic to the hardships his clients endure and ensures that compassion guides his practice every step of the way. He continues his contribution to the community at large by serving as a professor in the University of Oklahoma College of Law’s esteemed Legal Assistants Program. He is also a dedicated board member of the Oklahoma Association for Justice and President of the Board of Directors for CASA of Oklahoma.

Matthew's practice is primarily dedicated to representing injured Oklahomans. He focuses on motor vehicle collisions, trucking accidents, and product liability cases. He also represents injured workers in oil and gas field accidents.

He serves as the Chair of the Insurance Law Section and as a member of the Bench and Bar Committee and Law School Committee for the Oklahoma Bar Association. Matthew is also on the Board for the Oklahoma Association of Justice and an active member of the American Association of Justice. He serves on the Board of CASA for Oklahoma and is an active participant in Oklahoma Lawyers for Children.

He is licensed to practice in Oklahoma and the Northern, Eastern and Western Oklahoma Districts of the United States Federal Courts.

Beyond his legal pursuits, Matthew embraces a diverse range of interests, such as attending concerts, fly fishing, snow skiing, and baseball. He is a devoted family man, cherishing the time spent with his wife and three children.

At Abel Law Firm, we are immensely proud to have Matthew Wade at the helm, leading with expertise, compassion, and an unyielding commitment to seeking justice for those in need. Matthew’s dedication to his clients, the legal field, and his family exemplify the values that define our firm.