Matthew J Lager
Bernard Stuczynski Barnett & LagerMatt is a lifelong Pennsylvania resident, having lived in Bucks, Centre, and Erie counties. As an undergraduate, he attended The Pennsylvania State University’s main campus, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in biology. Afterwards, he went on to earn his Juris Doctor degree from The Pennsylvania State University, The Dickinson School of Law, where he graduated in the top third of his class. While at Penn State Law, Matt was a member of the Rural Economic Development Clinic and was recognized as a Public Interest Advocate for providing free legal assistance to small businesses in rural communities throughout the state. He also represented Penn State Law at the National Environmental Law Moot Court Competition in New York. Before graduating, Matt was awarded the “CALI Excellence for the Future Award for Excellent Achievement in the Study of Workers’ Compensation Law.” Prior to joining Bernard Stuczyski & Barnett, Matt spent a summer serving as an interning law clerk to The Honorable Frank Palumbo of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, where he drafted judicial opinions for appeals to Pennsylvania’s Superior and Commonwealth courts. Since joining the firm in 2012, Matt has focused his practice on Workers’ Compensation, Car Accidents, Personal Injury, and Social Security Disability law. He has quickly become recognized by his peers and colleagues as an excellent advocate and has been invited onto several committees in the Erie County Bar Association. Matt has negotiated a number of substantial settlements for his clients and prides himself on always going the extra mile. Additionally, Matt is committed to providing pro bono legal services through the Erie County Bar Association’s “LAVA” program. In 2017, Matt was added as a Partner of the firm.
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Workers' Compensation
- Social Security Disability
- Microsoft Teams
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
- New Jersey
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- Pennsylvania
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Partner
- Bernard Stuczynski Barnett & Lager
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- Associate
- Bernard Stuczynski & Barnett
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- Pennsylvania State University - University Park
- B.S. (2012) | Biology
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- Pennsylvania State University - Dickinson School of Law
- J.D. (2012) | Law
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- Honors: CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Workers' Compensation Law, Dean's Scholarship, Miller Public Interest Advocate
- Activities: Moot Court Board
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- Outstanding Pro Bono Lawyer
- The Erie County Bar Association and Northwestern Legal Services
- Excellence for the Future Award in Workers' Compensation Law
- CALI
- Young Lawyers Division Leadership Committee
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- State Bar of Pennsylvania # 314162
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- Erie County Bar Association, Solo/Small Firms Division
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- Erie County Pennsylvania Bar Association
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- Pennsylvania Bar Association
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- Erie County Bar Association, Workers' Compensation Practice Section
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- Erie County Bar Association, Civil Litigation Practice Section
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- Erie County Bar Association, Solo/Small Firms Division
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- Erie County Bar Association, Solo/Small Firms Division
- Vice Chair
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- The Northwest Pennsylvania American Inn of Court
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- SURVEY PROTOCOL ME MAYBE: WHY SURVEY PROTOCOLS WILL HELP BETTER DETERMINE THE PRESENCE OR ABSENCE OF ENDANGERED SPECIES
- Environs, UC Davis School of Law
- Workers’ Compensation From The Injured Worker’s Perspective: Thoughts From A Claimant’s Attorney
- Advanced Rehabilitation
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