Kraft & Associates, Attorneys at Law, P.C., announced that partner and shareholder R. Matthew Stewart has been recognized with 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 given to less than 1 percent of attorneys for their extraordinary experience, skills, knowledge, and success in the legal field. Mr. Stewart was selected through a rigorous, multi-step process in which the NAOPIA found that his compassionate yet aggressive legal representation made him deserving of this prestigious honor.
The National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys (NAOPIA) is an organization devoted to recognizing the top personal injury attorneys in the nation. Using their stringent selection process, the NAOPIA names the Top 10 personal injury attorneys in each state. Attorneys are judged by their professional experience, education and training, awards, track record, and client and peer reviews.
As partner and shareholder of Kraft & Associates, Attorneys at Law, P.C., R. Matthew Stewart has been helping DFW residents resolve their personal injury and Social Security disability claims for over 25 years. He earned his Juris Doctor from Texas A&M University School of Law after receiving 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 (USHMM) research collection in Washington, D.C. He credits his education with nurturing his ability to think and analyze critically. He is a member of the American Bar Association, the Dallas Bar Association, and the Dallas Trial Lawyers Association.
Attorney Stewart also values giving back to the community. His civic pursuits include involvement 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 other awards include a "Superb" 10.0 Avvo Rating, Marquis Who's Who 2024 Honored Listee, and Top 10 Dallas Car Accident Lawyers 2025 from TrustAnalytica.
Kraft & Associates, Attorneys at Law, P.C., is a personal injury and Social Security disability law firm serving Dallas, Texas, since 1971. Their experienced lawyers provide personalized and compassionate legal support. With a skilled legal team, they have the knowledge, resources, and skills necessary to take on complex cases. For more information, visit Kraft & Associates.
