Matthew Stombaugh is a trial lawyer.
He represents people and their families when someone else causes harm to them. Matt represents people harmed in car accidents and truck wrecks.
He also represents people who suffer harm because of medical malpractice, nursing home abuse and neglect, and civil rights violations.
When that harm leads to wrongful death, Matt represents the family members of the victim in their pursuit of justice and accountability.
The legal world is flooded with lawyers claiming to “fight for you.”
Matt is a lawyer who will actually take the time to listen to you, advocate for you, and walk alongside you on the path to justice.
justice begins here.
PRACTICE AREAS
Truck Wreck
Civil Rights
Criminal Defense
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury
Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect
Wrongful Death
STATES SERVED:
Matt is a licensed attorney in Tennessee, Arkansas, Ohio, and Virginia and has practiced in both state and federal courts exclusively representing injured people and their families.
Latest News and Information:
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