The National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys (NAOPIA) has awarded Dallas attorney R. Matthew Stewart its Top 10 Attorney Award for Excellence in the Field of Personal Injury. This recognition places Stewart among less than one percent of attorneys nationwide who receive this honor, which is based on a rigorous multi-step evaluation process examining professional experience, education, track record, and peer reviews.
As a partner and shareholder at Kraft & Associates, Attorneys at Law, P.C., Stewart has dedicated over 25 years to representing Dallas-Fort Worth residents in personal injury and Social Security disability claims. The NAOPIA selection committee specifically noted his "compassionate yet aggressive legal representation" as a key factor in his selection. The organization's stringent selection process identifies the top personal injury attorneys in each state through comprehensive assessment criteria detailed on their website at https://www.naopia.org.
Stewart's legal education includes a Juris Doctor from Texas A&M University School of Law, preceded by graduate and undergraduate degrees in history and philosophy from the University of North Texas. His academic background includes research that became part of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum collection in Washington, D.C., an experience he credits with developing the critical thinking skills essential to his legal practice.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Stewart maintains active involvement in legal organizations including the American Bar Association, Dallas Bar Association, and Dallas Trial Lawyers Association. These memberships enable him to stay current with legal developments while contributing to the broader legal community. His civic engagement includes work with the Arthritis Foundation's Bone Bash Event Committee and the North Texas Food Bank, efforts that previously earned him the Outstanding Service Award from the North Dallas Bar Association in 2015.
The significance of this recognition extends beyond individual achievement to highlight the standards of excellence within the personal injury legal field. For clients seeking representation, such awards provide measurable indicators of attorney quality and dedication. The NAOPIA award process evaluates multiple dimensions of legal practice, offering consumers a reliable benchmark when selecting legal counsel for sensitive personal injury matters.
Stewart's additional recognitions include a "Superb" 10.0 Avvo Rating, inclusion in Marquis Who's Who 2024 as an Honored Listee, and designation as one of the Top 10 Dallas Car Accident Lawyers for 2025 by TrustAnalytica. These cumulative honors reflect sustained excellence across different evaluation systems within the legal profession. Kraft & Associates, where Stewart practices, has served the Dallas community since 1971, specializing in personal injury and Social Security disability cases with a focus on personalized client support during challenging circumstances.
