The National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys (NAOPIA) has recognized R. Matthew Stewart, partner and shareholder at Kraft & Associates, Attorneys at Law, P.C., with the Top 10 Attorney Award for Excellence in the Field of Personal Injury. This 2026 NAOPIA Award is granted to fewer than 1 percent of attorneys, highlighting extraordinary experience, skills, knowledge, and success in personal injury law.
Mr. Stewart was selected through a rigorous, multi-step process by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys. The organization evaluates attorneys based on professional experience, education and training, awards, track record, and client and peer reviews. The NAOPIA found that Stewart's compassionate yet aggressive legal representation made him deserving of this prestigious honor.
With over 25 years of experience, Attorney Stewart has been helping Dallas-Fort Worth residents resolve personal injury and Social Security disability claims. He earned his Juris Doctor from Texas A&M University School of Law, following 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 research collection in Washington, D.C. Stewart credits his education with nurturing his critical thinking and analytical abilities, vital in his legal career.
Stewart is a member of the American Bar Association, the Dallas Bar Association, and the Dallas Trial Lawyers Association, memberships that keep him informed of developments in law and allow him to contribute to the legal community. His civic involvement includes the Bone Bash Event Committee for the Arthritis Foundation and the North Texas Food Bank, earning him the Outstanding Service Award from the North Dallas Bar Association in 2015.
Other recognitions include a "Superb" 10.0 Avvo Rating, Marquis Who's Who 2024 Honored Listee, Top 10 Dallas Car Accident Lawyers 2025 by TrustAnalytica, and the Outstanding Service Award 2015. Stewart's dedication to his clients and community underscores the significance of this NAOPIA award, reflecting his commitment to excellence in personal injury law.
