Matt Boatman Personal Injury Attorney

Matthew R. Boatman

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Matt Boatman joined Gallagher & Kennedy’s Personal Injury & Wrongful Death group in 2013. Since joining the firm, he has been a member of multiple trial teams in several high-profile cases.

Matt was part of the team in the Yarnell, Arizona Hotshot Firefighters’ survivors’ cases, complex medical malpractice cases that have reached multi-million dollar settlements and numerous large products liability cases, also resulting in multi-million dollar settlements. He is working closely with lead counsel in the multi-district product liability litigation against C.R. Bard, and in the Cook multi-district litigation for defective vena cava filters.  Matt has been recognized by the National Trial Lawyers as a top 40 civil attorney under the age of 40 in Arizona.

See Matthew’s profile on our main website.

Honors & Awards

  • Southwest Super Lawyers® Rising Stars, Personal Injury – Products: Plaintiff, 2018-2022
  • Best Lawyers in America®, Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, 2020-2023
  • The National Trial Lawyers, Top 40 Under 40 Civil Attorney in Arizona, 2017-2021

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Representative Experience

  • $1,200,000 settlement against auto manufacturer for failure to warn claim.
  • $1,000,000 settlement for slip-and-fall.
  • $1,900,000 settlement against nursing home.
  • $2,000,000 settlement for couple in motor vehicle crash.
  • $500,000 jury verdict for motor vehicle accident in Payson, Arizona.
  • Dozens of six-figure settlements for auto accidents.
  • Settled numerous matters that have totaled well in excess of eight figures for his clients.

Press Releases

Related News

  • Plaintiff’s lawyer Matt Boatman comments regarding Rasmussen’s actions, The Daily Courier, November 16, 2021

Other

  • He has traveled extensively in the U.S. and Europe and has a great passion for ancient Greek history.

Matt Boatman and his team went to bat for me. I was in good hands through the entire process. Highly recommend!

Stephanie MarianiGoogle

“EXCELLENT! I can’t imagine how difficult this would have been without Matthew Boatman and Gallagher & Kennedy in my corner. Matthew went above and beyond to ensure I was taken care of after the accident.

Steve P.Google

Matt and his team are great. Super responsive and diligent and most importantly were committed to getting the best outcome for me. I would definitely recommend Gallagher & Kennedy Injury Lawyers.

MARK K.Google

Up until recently, I was a client of Mr. Matt Boatman at Gallagher & Kennedy. It was a reassuring pleasure to work with he and his talented team during every aspect of my physical recovery and throughout the legal/settlement process. There was never any pressure or stress, and I was able to seek my preference of treatment with his full support. Matt’s dedication, consideration, and professionalism contributed to not only my recovery – but also discounted PT bills and a very generous settlement. I am grateful to have met him and would highly recommend he and his team.

R JAKELISGoogle

Matt Boatman represented me after I was injured in a bar fight while on the job. He coordinated everything with my workman’s comp and law enforcement. He got me a settlement number that I was happy with and aggressively pursued the at fault party. Matt also communicated with me every step of the way with updates on my case and was easily reachable. As frustrating as my situation was, Matt assured me he would handle it. Would highly recommend using G&K if you’re a victim of a crime.

Christian M.

If I could give this gentleman a six-star review I would very well do that. After representing me after I was struck by a vehicle while riding my bike. He strongly voiced my opinion, represented me, and did me the greatest outcome that I never thought would even have been possible. If you ever have the chance to have this gentleman / attorney represent you in your case then consider that a blessing. Matthew Boatman gets my highest honor and gratitude and a special thanks to you (MATT) for representing me at times that I couldn’t represent myself. Greatly appreciated and thank you from the bottom of my hearth! I give you 6 star review!

ALEX BRYANGoogle

Practice Areas

Education

  • Arizona Summit Law School
    J.D., 2013
  • Arizona State University
    B.A., 2010

Bar & Court Admissions

  • Arizona, 2014
  • U.S. District Court,
    District of Arizona, 2014

Associations & Memberships

  • State Bar of Arizona,
    Member, 2014-Present
  • Arizona Trial Lawyers Association,
    Member, 2014-Present
  • Hebros Young Professional’s
    Bible Group, Member, 2013-Present