The National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys (NAOPIA) has honored R. Matthew Stewart, partner and shareholder at Kraft & Associates, Attorneys at Law, P.C., with the 2026 Top 10 Attorney Award for Excellence in the Field of Personal Injury. This recognition is awarded to less than 1 percent of attorneys nationwide, based on a rigorous selection process evaluating professional experience, education, client reviews, and track record.
Stewart has been practicing personal injury and Social Security disability law for over 25 years, serving clients in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. He earned his Juris Doctor from Texas A&M University School of Law and holds a Master of Arts in history and a Bachelor of Arts in history and philosophy from the University of North Texas. His academic work includes a thesis housed in the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum research collection.
In addition to his legal practice, Stewart is active in professional organizations such as the American Bar Association, the Dallas Bar Association, and the Dallas Trial Lawyers Association. He also contributes to the community through involvement with the Bone Bash Event Committee for the Arthritis Foundation and the North Texas Food Bank, for which he received the Outstanding Service Award from the North Dallas Bar Association in 2015.
Stewart's other accolades include a "Superb" 10.0 Avvo Rating, recognition as a Marquis Who's Who 2024 Honored Listee, and being named among the Top 10 Dallas Car Accident Lawyers by TrustAnalytica in 2025. He credits his education for fostering critical thinking skills essential to his legal work.
Kraft & Associates, founded in 1971, is a personal injury and Social Security disability law firm based in Dallas. The firm provides personalized legal support and has the resources to handle complex cases across various practice areas. Stewart's latest NAOPIA award underscores his dedication to achieving favorable outcomes for his clients while maintaining compassionate representation.
