The National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys (NAOPIA) has recognized Attorney R. Matthew Stewart with its Top 10 Attorney Award for Excellence in the Field of Personal Injury. This prestigious 2026 award is given to less than one percent of attorneys nationwide based on their extraordinary experience, skills, knowledge, and success in the legal field.
Stewart, a partner and shareholder at Kraft & Associates, Attorneys at Law, P.C., was selected through the NAOPIA's rigorous multi-step selection process. The organization found that his compassionate yet aggressive legal representation made him deserving of this honor. The NAOPIA is an organization devoted to recognizing the top personal injury attorneys in the nation through a stringent selection process that names the Top 10 personal injury attorneys in each state. Attorneys are evaluated based on their professional experience, education and training, awards, track record, and client and peer reviews.
With over 25 years of experience helping Dallas-Fort Worth residents resolve personal injury and Social Security disability claims, Stewart has built an impressive career marked by unwavering devotion to his specialties. He handles the intense pressures of managing both a successful law firm and a large caseload with dedication and commitment that his clients recognize and appreciate. His educational background includes a Juris Doctor from Texas A&M University School of Law, a Master of Arts in history, and a Bachelor of Arts in history and philosophy from the University of North Texas. His thesis is part of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum research collection in Washington, D.C., and he credits his education with nurturing his critical thinking and analytical abilities that are vital in his legal practice.
Stewart maintains memberships in several professional organizations including the American Bar Association, the Dallas Bar Association, and the Dallas Trial Lawyers Association. These memberships allow him to stay well informed about developments in the legal field while making crucial contributions to the legal community. Beyond his professional work, Stewart is actively involved in civic pursuits through organizations such as the Bone Bash Event Committee for the Arthritis Foundation and the North Texas Food Bank. These community efforts earned him the Outstanding Service Award from the North Dallas Bar Association in 2015.
This recognition from the NAOPIA adds to Stewart's previous honors including a "Superb" 10.0 Avvo Rating, Marquis Who's Who 2024 Honored Listee designation, and recognition as one of the Top 10 Dallas Car Accident Lawyers in 2025 by TrustAnalytica. The award highlights the importance of exceptional legal representation in personal injury cases, where clients often face significant physical, emotional, and financial challenges. For the legal industry, such recognition serves as a benchmark for excellence and reinforces the value of combining professional expertise with compassionate client service.
Kraft & Associates, Attorneys at Law, P.C., where Stewart practices, has been serving Dallas, Texas, since 1971 as a personal injury and Social Security disability law firm. The firm provides personalized and compassionate legal support with the knowledge, resources, and skills necessary to handle complex cases across various legal areas. More information about the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys and their selection process can be found at https://www.naopia.org.
