About R. Matthew
R. Matthew Graham is a senior litigation attorney at Thompson Law Injury Lawyers, located at 3300 Oak Lawn Avenue, Suite 300, in Dallas, Texas. He has been licensed to practice law in Texas since 2000, bringing over two decades of legal experience to his clients. The firm specializes in personal injury cases, representing clients across the state in matters such as car accidents, truck accidents, and premises liability. Graham's extensive background equips him to guide clients through every phase of their cases—from initial filing to settlement negotiations, discovery, motion practice, mediation, and trial.
Graham earned his Juris Doctor from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law in 2000. Prior to attending law school, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of North Texas in 1995. His legal career began with a clerkship at the Tarrant County District Attorney's Office, where he gained valuable insight into the workings of the legal system. This early experience laid the foundation for his future practice, focusing on advocating for clients in personal injury cases. Before joining Thompson Law Injury Lawyers, Graham spent several years representing insurance companies in trials throughout the Southwest United States.
His role as Director of Subrogation Litigation for a 10-state region at one of the nation's second-largest automobile insurance carriers provided him with a unique perspective on the tactics employed by insurance companies. This experience has proven invaluable in his current practice, as he now uses that knowledge to effectively counter the strategies used against individuals and families seeking justice. Graham is admitted to practice in the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Eastern Districts of Texas, as well as the District of Colorado. His professional affiliations include membership in the State Bar of Texas, the Dallas Trial Lawyers Association, the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, the Tarrant County Bar Association, the Dallas Bar Association, the New Mexico Bar Association, the Colorado Bar Association.
The Oklahoma Bar Association. His commitment to excellence in the legal field has earned him recognition from his peers, including an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell. Residing in Dallas, Texas, with his family, Graham is deeply invested in his community. In his free time, he enjoys coaching youth sports, serving as a scoutmaster, and spending quality time outdoors with his family. His dedication to both his clients and his community reflects his belief in the importance of service and advocacy, making him a respected figure in the field of personal injury law.
