David P. Matthews, Personal Injury Attorney in Houston, Texas
Over 38 years of legal practice
Houston, TX
Practicing personal injury in Houston since 1988.
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- Years practicing
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David P. Matthews is an attorney based in Houston, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. David has over 38 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Matthews & Associates.
- Based in
- Houston, TEXAS
- Experience
- over 38 years
- Known for
- Personal Injury
- Handles Personal Injury matters from Houston, TEXAS.
- Over 38 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026).
About David P. Matthews: David P. Matthews is an attorney based in Houston, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. David has over 38 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Matthews & Associates.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by David P. Matthews
David concentrates on personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case David handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Personal Injury cases in Houston, Texas
David takes personal injury matters in Houston, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before David agrees to represent you.
Biography
About David P. Matthews — Over 38 years of Texas personal injury experience
David P. Matthews is an attorney based in Houston, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. David has over 38 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Matthews & Associates.
Attorney David Matthews has once again been chosen by his peers as one of the Best Lawyers in America. He handles clergy abuse lawsuits nationwide, as well as Monsanto Roundup (glyphosate) litigation. He has represented victims of dangerous medical devices such as IVC filters, transvaginal mesh, hernia mesh, and more. He represents plaintiffs in dangerous drug cases such as the diabetes drug Invokana. His firm also represents survivors of California wildfires and gas explosions.
A Long Record of Success & Recognition
Mr. Matthews has taken more than 125 cases to a jury verdict. In Oct. 2019, he won a $34 million verdict in Philadelphia on a medical device case. May 2018, he won a $1.2 million verdict* in an IVC filter case for a Texas man. In Sept. 2014 he won a $73 million verdict* for a Texas woman in a Dallas courtroom in a transvaginal mesh sling case. In March 2014 in Philadelphia, he won a $3 million verdict* for a Wisconsin family in a Topamax birth defects case.
*Past results are no guarantee of future success with any case. Each must be prosecuted on its own merits.
David's approach to personal injury cases
Attorney David Matthew s has once again been chosen by his peers as one of the Best Lawyers in America . He handles clergy abuse lawsuits nationwide, as well as Monsanto Roundup (glyphosate) litigation. He has represented victims of dangerous medical devices such as IVC filters, transvaginal mesh, hernia mesh, and more. He represents plaintiffs in dangerous drug cases such as the diabetes drug…
The kind of cases David takes
David reviews new inquiries case-by-case for personal injury matters in Houston and the surrounding Texas area.
Credentials
David P. Matthews's legal education and bar admissions
South Texas College of Law Houston
JD · 1988
Jurisdictions
David's state bar admissions
Pennsylvania
2009 · ACTIVE
New York
2004 · ACTIVE
Mississippi
2004 · ACTIVE
Texas
1988 · ACTIVE
David studied at JD in South Texas College of Law Houston.
Law school and academic background
David completed JD in South Texas College of Law Houston. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice David runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of David P. Matthews
David has received 3 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (2026).
Locations
David P. Matthews's office in Houston
David's primary office is at 2905 Sackett Street, Houston, Texas, 77098. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Client reviews of David P. Matthews
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Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire David P. Matthews — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new personal injury attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with David usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
David charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain David's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; David will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a personal injury attorney in Houston, Texas
A short list to run through before you commit: How many personal injury matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for David
David discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in personal injury practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every personal injury matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. David confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
David's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many personal injury practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about David P. Matthews
How much does it cost to hire David for a personal injury case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. David walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does David offer a free consultation?
David charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain David's office. Some personal injury attorneys offer free consults — check David's current terms during booking.
How long do personal injury cases in Texas typically take?
Simple personal injury matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. David gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can David take my case if I'm outside Houston?
David is licensed in Texas. Matters governed by Texas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — David will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with David?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. David will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is David accepting new personal injury clients right now?
David's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Personal Injury attorneys serving Houston, Dallas and Austin in Texas
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