Matthew David Stombaugh
Advocate for the injured—guided by empathy, driven by story, focused on justice.
Matthew David Stombaugh
Advocate for the injured—guided by empathy, driven by story, focused on justice.
Matt is known known for his deep empathy, sharp litigation skills, and unwavering dedication to those who have suffered harm.
Since beginning his legal career in 2018, Matt has represented hundreds of individuals and families in complex cases involving medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, catastrophic injury, truck wrecks, and wrongful death. He has litigated across Tennessee, Arkansas, and Ohio, managing cases from intake to resolution and appearing in both state and federal courts. His trial experience includes multiple jury trials and high-stakes litigation involving tractor-trailer collisions, defective medical devices, medical malpractice, and civil rights violations.
Currently a Senior Associate at Altizer Law, P.C., Matt brings strategic clarity and genuine compassion to every case. He is particularly skilled at distilling a client’s experience into compelling advocacy—ensuring their voice is heard, their story is honored, and their rights are protected.
A graduate of the University of Memphis School of Law, Matt served as Chief Justice of the Moot Court Board and competed on the National Mock Trial Team. He is a recipient of multiple academic honors and was recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2023—an accolade awarded to attorneys who demonstrate excellence early in their careers.
Whether standing beside a client in the courtroom or guiding them through difficult moments outside of it, Matt remains driven by one purpose: to pursue justice with integrity, empathy, and purpose.
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Medical Malpractice
- Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
- Nursing Home Abuse
- Civil Rights
- Police Misconduct
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
- Arkansas
- Arkansas Judiciary
- ID Number: 2019065
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- Ohio
- Supreme Court of Ohio Office of Attorney Services
- ID Number: 0102923
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- Tennessee
- Board of Professional Responsibility of the Supreme Court of Tennessee
- ID Number: 037010
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Senior Associate Attorney
- Altizer Law, P.C.
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- • Responsible for actively managing cases in Tennessee, Arkansas, and Ohio in addition to matters in other states via Pro Hac Vice admission including medical malpractice and products liability (medical device) matters along with various other matters including involving catastrophic personal injury, tractor-trailer crashes, and motor vehicle collisions, etc. • Performed research on contested issues of law, drafted documents & pleadings including medical malpractice and motor vehicle collision complaints, motions & responses, discovery requests & responses, 30(b)(6), and other litigation centric documents • Responsible for writing blogs and other social media posts for Altizer Law, P.C. specifically on issues in Tennessee, Arkansas, and Ohio in addition to other non-state specific posts
- Associate Attorney
- Dicello Levitt, L.L.P.
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- • Responsible for actively managing approximately sixty (60) medical malpractice and nursing home neglect matters from intake through resolution in addition to handling various other matters including involving catastrophic personal injury, tractor-trailer crashes, motor vehicle collisions, and civil rights litigation. • Performed research on contested issues of law, drafted documents & pleadings including medical malpractice and nursing home neglect complaints, substantive motions & responses, discovery requests & responses, 30(b)(6), and other litigation centric documents, conducted initial client consults, case assessments and evaluations, advised clients regarding case expectations and strategy, argued substantive motions, prepared for and attended mediations with clients • Deposed defendant and other medical providers including physicians, surgeons, advanced care providers, nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, medical directors, and nursing administrators
- Associate Attorney
- Butler, Vines & Babb P.L.L.C
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- • Attended federal jury trial in a medical malpractice matter in January of 2022 as 3rd chair counsel, performed research as needed, prepared all the audio/visual presentations used during trial, conferred with co-counsel in regard to voir dire, direct & cross examination of witnesses, and overall trial strategy • Works for and alongside numerous partners on approximately twenty medical malpractice matters in addition to other personal injury cases • Responsible for performing research on contested issues of law, drafting documents & pleadings including medical malpractice complaints, substantive motions & responses, discovery requests & responses, 30(b)(6), and other litigation centric documents, conducting initial client consults, case assessments and evaluations, advising clients regarding case expectations and strategy, arguing substantive motions, and attending depositions and trial
- Associate Attorney
- Law Offices of G. Turner Howard III
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- • Created litigation case plan for all litigation files at the firm which integrated with firm’s case management system • Advocated for injured clients involved in motor vehicle collisions, commercial truck wrecks, and premises liability matters in state and federal court in Tennessee and Arkansas • Managed 75-100 personal injury matters on a rolling basis from intake to pre-litigation, litigation, and resolution • Responsible for conducting initial client consults, case assessments and evaluations, advising clients regarding case expectations and strategy, retaining experts, conducting party and expert depositions, arguing substantive motions, attending mediations, and advocating for clients at trial
- Associate Attorney
- Reaves Law Firm P.L.L.C.
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- • Participated in two auto-collision jury trials as 2nd chair counsel, conducted voir dire, examined witnesses on direct and cross, performed opening argument • Responsible for conducting initial client consults, case assessments and evaluations, advising clients regarding case expectations and strategy, retaining experts, conducting party and expert depositions, arguing substantive motions, attending mediations, and advocating for clients at trial • Worked a steady caseload of approximately 100-150 personal injuries matters in active litigation in both state and federal court in Tennessee and Arkansas • Attended Legacy Trucking Course in Billings, Montana under the direction of Standard of Care Expert Lew Grill and received certification after completing 25-hour trucking litigation course
- University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
- J.D. (2018) | Law
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- Honors: Faculty Emeritus Scholarship Recipient 2015-16 Judge John D. Martin Scholarship Recipient 2017-18 CALI Award, Trial Advocacy: Criminal and Civil CALI Award, Medical-Legal Partnership Clinic
- Activities: Chief Justice, Moot Court Board Competitor, National Mock Trial Team Pupil, Leo Bearman, Sr. American Inn of Court
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- Bryan College
- B.A. (2014) | English Literature
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- Honors: Dean’s Scholarship Recipient
- Activities: The Acts Project – Chennai, India
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- Rising Stars
- Super Lawyers
- Ohio State Bar
- Member
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- Arkansas State Bar
- Member
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- Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys
- Member
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- Activities: Attended Legacy Trucking Course for Legal Professionals - 2019
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- Tennessee State Bar
- Member
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- Website
- Altizer Law, P.C.
