Matt Elwell

Matt Elwell

Matt Elwell helps his clients during some of the most difficult times in their lives. Be it a motorist seriously injured by the careless driving of an 18-wheeler, a family mourning the loss of a loved one in a wrongful death case, or an employee who was injured because their employer did not provide them the tools, training, and supervision necessary to do their job safely, Matt is dedicated to working hard for his clients. Matt understands the importance of getting into the ring of fire for his clients and fighting for them.

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Matt Elwell handles a variety of personal injury matters, including motor vehicle and trucking accident cases, work injuries, brain injuries, wrongful death cases, oil field injuries, and many other civil litigation cases for the firm.

Matt represents clients by way of his license to practice law in the State of Texas including the Southern, Northern, Eastern, and Western Federal Districts of Texas as well as in the State of New Mexico.

About Matt Elwell

Matt Elwell is an East Texas native, born in Longview and raised in the small town of Greenville. He’s been a Houston resident since 2009 and recently put down roots in Houston’s Heights neighborhood.

Prior to becoming an associate at the Amaro Law Firm, Matt Elwell worked as an attorney at a Houston-based Criminal Defense firm for over two years. His time in criminal defense allowed him to sharpen his litigation techniques. It can take years for a civil lawyer to get half the amount of courtroom and trial experience Matt Elwell received during his time as a criminal defense attorney. Prior to that, Mr. Elwell worked at a boutique downtown civil firm. There, he was able to handle a range of legal matters such as personal injury, Texas Deceptive Trade Practices cases, and other civil litigation matters. Mr. Elwell firmly believes clients deserve someone who is willing to fight for their rights and obtain their rightful compensation.

Matt is a cum laude graduate of Texas State University earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Business Administration. Mr. Elwell then graduated from South Texas College of Law in the top quarter of his class. In law school, he participated in South Texas College of Law’s moot court and mock trial programs.

In his spare time, Matt Elwell enjoys being outdoors – whether it’s golfing, fishing, or hunting. Mr. Elwell thoroughly enjoys watching baseball and football. . In the fall, you can catch Mr. Elwell watching the Dallas Cowboys and hoping for another Super Bowl in his lifetime.

Admissions

Texas, 2012
New Mexico, 2025
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas

Education

Texas State University, B.A. in Political Science and Business Administration, cum laude
South Texas College of Law, J.D.
Charles University – Prague, Czech Republic – International Law of War

Professional Affiliations & Memberships

State Bar of Texas Litigation Section
Texas Trial Lawyers Association
Houston Trial Lawyers Association
Houston Trial Lawyers Association – Board of Directors
Houston Trial Lawyers Association – Golf Committee Chair
Houston Bar Association
American Bar Association
American Association for Justice
Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys
Texas Young Lawyers Association
Houston Young Lawyers Association
Washington State Bar Association

Honors & Awards

The Best Lawyers In America (Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs) – Best Lawyers® (2027)

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® In America – Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs (2023-2026)
Texas Rising Stars – Thomson Reuters (2018-2025)
Up-and-Coming 100: Texas Rising Stars (2022-2024)
Top 40 under 40 – Civil Plaintiff – National Trial Lawyers (2022)
Top 40 under 40 – National Trial Lawyers (2021)
Top Houston Personal Injury Attorney – Houstonia Magazine (2018-2020)

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We retained the Amaro Law Firm to represent my daughter after being in an accident with a drunk driver. They took their time to thoroughly answer all our questions. They made sure my daughter got all the medical attention that was needed. From physical therapy to pain medication.This has been a great experience and I will continue to recommend Amaro Law Firm to my family and friends.

I highly recommend Amaro Law Firm for all your personal injury and truck wreck attorneys needs. They are the biggest help, and keep you informed all the way through the process! I am so satisfied with my overall experience!

The lawyers at Amaro Law Firm fight hard everyday for you and your case. They answer any questions you have and they do an amazing job at making sure you are taken care of. As soon as I handed my case over to them there was no doubt in my mind that I was in good hands.

What an amazing team of professionals! From reception til you leave the door the costumer services is simply amazing! Processes in place and smooth operations! Special shootout to Carla, Rashel, Evelyn, Brenda, Courtney and Angela. Been in a accident? Do not hesitate to contact Amaro Law!

Amaro law did an excellent job of communicating and assisting me throughout the process. From intake, to helping set Dr. appointments, to final negotiations. Specifically, Case manager Erica G was an excellent communicator. She stayed on top of my case and kept me updated. Thank you to the whole team! It is much appreciated!

I had a great experience with Amaro handling the process of our injury case. Although our case was complex, Erica G. was kind and super communicative through this whole process from start to finish. I was informed of all my options and there was sufficient communication for me to make informed choices of what would be best for my individual needs. I would definitely recommend this firm to any family/friends for car related injuries (although I hope to not have to).

We are incredibly grateful to the entire team at Amaro Law Firm for helping our family through such a difficult time. After my spouse suffered a serious work injury, which left him without a job for a while, we felt overwhelmed and unsure of what steps to take. From the very beginning, the team showed compassion, professionalism, and a real commitment to getting us the support we needed.

I have to admit that after an accident, I was in with my children, I was mentally a wreck. I was more worried about my kids than my car and myself. After calling Amaro, all of that stress was alleviated! I appreciate Amaro law firm for building that trusting rapport with me!

We hired Amaro Law first after an accident outside of our home town. From the first call, they were fast and direct. Once we were paired with our case manager, we had a consistent point of contact who helped us along the way. She was honest and straightforward and I appreciated that she never over promised anything.

I can’t thank the Amaro Law Firm enough for the incredible job they did on my automotive accident case. From start to finish, their team was professional, compassionate, and always had my best interest at heart. They worked quickly and effectively to make sure I was paid out for my car and received a fair settlement for everything I went through.

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