Introduction
Matz Injury Law charges a 22% contingency fee on personal injury cases, cutting the standard 33 1/3% rate that most Michigan firms apply: a structural choice that defines the firm’s identity and gave rise to its brand name “22 Not 33.” Founded by Steven Matz and partner Jared Matz, the firm has accumulated over 48 years of combined advocacy experience and has secured more than $300 million in settlement awards for clients across Michigan. The firm maintains a five-star client rating across its reviews.
Operating on a no-fee-unless-you-win basis, Matz Injury Law handles all aspects of a personal injury case from the first consultation through resolution, including negotiations with insurance companies. Free consultations are available to prospective clients.
Practice Areas
Matz Injury Law concentrates its work in personal injury matters arising from a range of accident types and circumstances. The firm’s caseload includes:
- Auto accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Truck accidents
- Slip and fall incidents
- Dog bites
- Wrongful death
- Premises liability
- Boating accidents
- Pedestrian and bicycle accidents
- Back and spinal cord injuries
- Head and brain injuries
When a case resolves in a client’s favor, the firm pursues recovery of medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering compensation, and property damage. The firm manages insurance company negotiations on behalf of clients throughout this process.
Notable case results include a $4.15 million wrongful death settlement and a $3.45 million commercial vehicle accident recovery, reflecting the firm’s experience with high-value claims as well as routine injury matters.
Attorney Profiles
Steven Matz is the founding attorney of Matz Injury Law and is licensed to practice law in Michigan. His background forms the core of the firm’s decades of accumulated experience in personal injury advocacy.
Jared Matz is a partner at the firm and is also licensed in Michigan. Together, Steven and Jared Matz lead a practice built around direct attorney contact, meaning clients interact with the attorneys handling their cases rather than being routed primarily through support staff.
Location & Service Area
Matz Injury Law operates from a single office in Southfield, Michigan, from which it serves clients throughout the state.
Office address: 25800 Northwestern Hwy # 575, Southfield, MI 48075
Phone: 866-226-6833
Website: https://22not33.com/
The firm’s service area is statewide. Clients across Michigan can reach the Southfield office by phone, and the firm’s contingency structure means that clients do not need to pay upfront costs to begin a case regardless of where in the state they are located.
Client Focus
Matz Injury Law positions itself around a specific concern that many injury victims encounter when seeking legal representation: the cost of hiring an attorney. The standard contingency fee in the Michigan personal injury market sits at 33 1/3%. By operating at 22%, the firm retains a meaningfully larger share of any settlement or award for the client.
The firm emphasizes personalized service. Clients work directly with Steven Matz or Jared Matz rather than being handed off to paralegals or case managers as the primary point of contact. This approach reflects the firm’s stated commitment to individualized representation rather than a high-volume processing model.
The no-fee-unless-you-win structure applies across the firm’s practice areas. Prospective clients can schedule a free consultation to discuss their case before any fee arrangement is in place.
FAQ
What does the “22 Not 33” name mean?
The name refers to the firm’s contingency fee rate of 22%, which is lower than the 33 1/3% fee that most personal injury law firms charge in Michigan. The difference in percentage stays in the client’s pocket rather than going to the attorney.
What types of damages can Matz Injury Law recover for clients?
The firm pursues medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and property damage on behalf of clients whose cases resolve successfully.
Do I need to pay anything upfront to hire Matz Injury Law?
No. The firm operates on a contingency basis, meaning no fees are owed unless they recover compensation for the client. Free consultations are available to discuss whether a case qualifies.
Does the firm handle cases outside of Southfield?
Yes. While the office is located in Southfield, the firm serves clients throughout all of Michigan.
How much has the firm recovered for clients?
Matz Injury Law has secured over $300 million in settlement awards for Michigan clients across its history. Notable individual results include a $4.15 million wrongful death settlement and a $3.45 million commercial vehicle recovery.
Closing
Matz Injury Law’s 22% fee structure is not a promotional tactic: it is the firm’s foundational business decision, embedded in its name and maintained across all personal injury matters it handles. For Michigan residents evaluating personal injury attorneys after an accident, the arithmetic is straightforward: more of any recovery goes to the client. Combined with over $300 million in settlements, 48 years of combined experience, and a model that keeps clients in direct contact with Steven or Jared Matz throughout their case, the Southfield firm offers a specific alternative to the market standard.