Matthew Ploeger

Matthew Ploeger is an appellate attorney at Sutliff & Stout, Injury & Accident Law Firm,  who serves clients with diligence, skill, and steady focus. He built his career on handling appeals, shaping legal arguments, and supporting trial teams at key stages of litigation. His work includes summary judgments, pretrial motions, jury charges, and post-verdict motions in motorcycle accidents and other accident cases. He helps clients understand legal issues in plain language and guides them through each step of the court process. His approach is careful, strategic, and centered on achieving strong results for every client.

Matthew earned a J.D. from Stanford Law School, where he served as Executive Editor of the Stanford Law Review and worked as a Research Assistant to Prof. Marc A. Franklin. Before law school, he attended the University of Texas at Austin, earning a Ph.D., M.A., and B.A. in Sociology of Law and Criminology. His dissertation examined expert witnesses in federal civil litigation. He also worked on the Consumer Bankruptcy Project.

Matthew began his legal career as a judicial clerk for Chief Justice Nathan L. Hecht of the Texas Supreme Court. He then joined the appellate practice group at a major law firm, where he spent more than 10 years handling a wide range of appeals. He worked closely with trial teams, providing critical support before, during, and after trial. After gaining this broad experience, he opened his own appellate practice. He is admitted to practice before the Texas Supreme Court, Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Matthew Ploeger has focused on helping people face the legal system with greater confidence and clarity throughout his career. He explains complex rules and procedures in a way clients can understand, helping them make informed decisions. His appellate background allows him to spot legal issues, strengthen case strategy, and protect clients’ interests at every stage. He has been recognized by Super Lawyers multiple times, reflecting the respect he has earned for professional skill, strong advocacy, and consistent service to clients.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Sutliff & Stout, Injury & Accident Law Firm
• Member, Texas Bar Foundation
• Member, Austin Bar Association

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• Stanford Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Texas at Austin
  Doctor of Philosophy (PHD)
• University of Texas at Austin
  Master of Arts (MA)
• University of Texas at Austin
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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