About Matthew D.
Matthew D. Barrett earned his law degree from Valparaiso University School of Law after completing a bachelor’s degree in English and a minor in history at Indiana University Bloomington. His academic background combined close textual analysis and historical perspective. Those skills informed his early work in litigation and shaped how he approaches case preparation.
He is admitted to practice in Indiana and holds admissions in several federal courts, including the 6th and 7th Circuits, the D.C. Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court. Those credentials reflect a practice that has extended beyond state lines and into appellate work. Over time Barrett has handled matters at different levels of the federal judiciary as well as in state court.
Barrett’s professional life includes long-standing involvement in trial lawyer organizations. He is a member of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association and the American Association for Justice. He also belongs to national groups that gather trial attorneys for networking and continuing education, including the National Academy of Personal Injury Lawyers and the National Trial Lawyers. Several lifetime memberships appear on his roster as well, indicating sustained participation in peer networks.
His career shows steady engagement in litigation-focused communities. Memberships in organizations such as the Indiana State Bar Association and professional forums tied to multi-million dollar verdicts point to an emphasis on high-stakes civil cases. He has appeared in both trial courts and appellate settings and has maintained active ties to associations that support trial advocacy and legal education.
Barrett operates from an office listed as Matthew D. Barrett, Lawyer at Law. He maintains a practice that serves clients in civil litigation contexts. The office handles case intake, litigation management, and representation through trial and appeal when necessary. Barrett combines courtroom experience with an attention to written advocacy and procedural strategy.
Peers and clients often encounter him in litigation settings where he focuses on preparing cases for both trial and appellate review. He has balanced courtroom work with participation in legal associations that provide resources and continuing education. He currently concentrates his practice on civil litigation, including personal injury and related matters.
