Kraft & Associates, Attorneys at Law, P.C. has announced that partner and shareholder R. Matthew Stewart has received the Top 10 Attorney Award for Excellence in the Field of Personal Injury from the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys (NAOPIA). The 2026 NAOPIA Award is presented to fewer than 1 percent of attorneys based on their extraordinary experience, skills, knowledge, and success in the legal field. Mr. Stewart was selected through a rigorous, multi-step process, with NAOPIA citing his compassionate yet aggressive legal representation as deserving of this prestigious honor.
The National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys is an organization dedicated to recognizing top personal injury attorneys nationwide. Using a stringent selection process, NAOPIA names the Top 10 personal injury attorneys in each state, evaluating professionals based on their experience, education, training, awards, track record, and client and peer reviews.
As partner and shareholder at Kraft & Associates, R. Matthew Stewart has been helping DFW residents with personal injury and Social Security disability claims for over 25 years. He earned his Juris Doctor from Texas A&M University School of Law, along with a Master of Arts in history and a Bachelor of Arts in history and philosophy from the University of North Texas. His master's thesis is part of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum research collection in Washington, D.C. Mr. Stewart credits his education for nurturing critical thinking and analytical skills vital to his legal practice. He is a member of the American Bar Association, the Dallas Bar Association, and the Dallas Trial Lawyers Association, which help him stay informed on legal developments and contribute to the legal community.
Mr. Stewart also values community service, participating in organizations such as the Bone Bash Event Committee for the Arthritis Foundation and the North Texas Food Bank. These efforts earned him the Outstanding Service Award from the North Dallas Bar Association in 2015. His additional recognitions include a "Superb" 10.0 Avvo Rating, Marquis Who's Who 2024 Honored Listee, and Top 10 Dallas Car Accident Lawyers 2025 by TrustAnalytica.
Kraft & Associates, Attorneys at Law, P.C., established in 1971, is a personal injury and Social Security disability law firm serving Dallas, Texas. The firm provides personalized and compassionate legal support, with the resources and skills to handle complex cases across various legal areas.
