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Contact
Email
steve@22not33.com
Phone
(248) 422-1486
Website
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Address
25800 Northwestern Hwy Ste 575, Southfield, MI, 48075, US
Professional
About
Steven J. Matz’s concentration is in motor vehicle law, with an emphasis on traumatic brain injury. He is a 1974 graduate of the University of Michigan where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree with high distinction and highest honors. In 1977, he earned his Juris Doctor degree from The George Washington University National Law Center. Mr. Matz is a member of the Bar of Michigan, Colorado, Texas, and Washington, D.C. He is a member of the American Association for Justice, Oakland County Mediation Tribunal, and the Michigan Attorney Discipline Board as a Hearing Panel Chairman. He has been appointed by the Michigan Supreme Court as a Master. Mr. Matz lectures and publishes in ethics, marketing, client counseling, trial tactics, head injury, and legal research and writing. “The purpose of liability law,” says Mr. Matz, “is to fairly compensate an individual for loss in personal injury. We have the talent and ability to obtain the best result possible for each of our clients.” Mr. Matz has been rated AV Preeminent (the highest rating possible) by the legal publication Martindale-Hubbell; named by Michigan Super Lawyers magazine as one of the top attorneys in Michigan, a distinction made for only five percent of the attorneys in the state; and has been honored as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the State of Michigan by the National Trial Lawyers. He has also been honored as one of America's top 100 high stakes litigators. Crain's Detroit has named Mr. Matz one of Michigan's top attorneys. Most recently, Mr. Matz was honored with the "Litigator Award." The Litigator Award honors the top %1 of lawyers for superior litigation performance.
About Car Accident Law
Car accident attorneys represent individuals injured in motor vehicle collisions. They work to obtain compensation for injuries, property damage, and other losses. Common matters include car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents.
Credentials
Education
1977 George Washington University School of Law Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.) 1974 University of Michigan BA - Bachelor of Arts with High Distinction and Highest Honors
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2025 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2024 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2023 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2022 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2021 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Publications
2014 WoodTV "A Law Firm Very Different From the Rest" 2009 Motion Magazine View from Above: Lawyering, Climbing Favor the Prepared 1993 Michigan Trial Lawyers Quarterly Lawyer Advertising--An Advertising Lawyer's Perspective 1992 Michigan Bar Journal Public Speaking by Lawyers 1980 Legal Aspects of Medical Practice Why and When You Should Cooperate With a Lawyer
Associations
2015 - Present America's Top 100 Attorneys Member 2000 - Present Attorney Discipline Panel Chairman 1998 - Present Oakland County Circuit Court Plaintiff's Case Evaluator 1998 - Present Oakland County District Court Plaintiff's Case Evaluator 1977 - Present American Association of Justice Member
Speaking
2016 Lecture Law as a Career 2014 Take 5 & Company How to Choose a Personal Injury Attorney 2014 Professional Ethics and Responsibility Professional Ethics 2014 EightWest Matz + Pietsch PC 2013 Troy Athens High School You and the Law
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Updated: Jun 01, 2026