Introduction
A Master’s in Tax Law from the University of Houston, earned after completing a law degree at St. Mary’s University on scholarship and a mathematics minor at the University of Texas at Austin, gives Matthew Andre Anziani a quantitative and analytical foundation that is unusual among personal injury attorneys. Known professionally as “Andre the Lawyer,” Anziani built his Dallas practice around personal injury cases: car accidents, truck crashes, rideshare incidents, dog bites, slip and fall claims, sexual assault and battery, swimming pool accidents, and long-term disability benefits claims: with an academic background that extends well beyond the standard legal curriculum.
His work during law school at St. Mary’s Legal Aid Clinic connected him directly with real clients before he was licensed. His participation in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program, and his role as a research assistant on a landmark tax law case, added layers of practical experience that inform how he approaches legal problems. San Antonio is where he grew up; Dallas is where he built his firm.
The Law Office of Andre Anziani operates from two Dallas offices and serves Houston clients by appointment. Free, confidential consultations are available. Cases are handled on a contingency fee basis. Walk-in options are available at the Dallas locations. The firm’s website is andrethelawyer.com.
Practice Areas
Car Accidents
Automobile accident claims are the core of most personal injury practices in Texas. Texas follows a modified comparative fault rule: a plaintiff can recover damages as long as they are not more than 50% responsible for the accident. If the plaintiff’s fault is 50% or below, their damages are reduced by their percentage of fault.
Anziani’s approach to car accident cases involves establishing how the accident occurred, who was at fault, and what damages flowed from the collision: medical expenses past and future, lost income, reduced earning capacity, and pain and suffering. Insurance carriers typically dispute one or more of these elements. Building a strong claim means anticipating those disputes and having the documentation to counter them.
Truck Accidents
Commercial truck accidents produce different legal considerations than standard car crashes. Federal motor carrier regulations govern trucking companies and their drivers: hours-of-service rules, weight limits, maintenance requirements, and driver qualification standards. Violations of these regulations can establish negligence per se. Trucking companies typically have legal teams and insurance carriers experienced in defending these claims, which makes thorough preparation on the plaintiff’s side essential.
The injuries in truck accidents tend to be severe due to the size and weight differential between commercial trucks and passenger vehicles. That severity translates into higher medical costs, longer recovery periods, and larger damages calculations.
Rideshare Accidents
Rideshare accident claims involving Uber, Lyft, or other platforms present insurance coverage questions that do not arise in standard automobile accidents. The coverage that applies depends on whether the driver was logged into the app, actively transporting a passenger, or driving off-platform at the time of the accident. The firm handles rideshare accident claims for both passengers injured in rideshare vehicles and other parties injured by rideshare drivers.
Dog Bites
Texas follows a “one bite” rule modified by negligence principles. A dog owner can be held liable if they knew or should have known the dog had dangerous propensities, or if the owner was negligent in controlling the animal. Dog bite injuries range from minor to permanently disfiguring, and the medical treatment: including reconstructive surgery and psychological care in severe cases: can be significant.
Slip and Fall
Premises liability claims for slip and fall injuries require establishing that a property owner or occupier had a duty to the injured person, knew or should have known about the dangerous condition, failed to address it, and that the failure caused the injury. Texas applies different duty standards to invitees, licensees, and trespassers, with invitees (such as customers in a business) receiving the highest duty of care.
Sexual Assault and Battery
Civil claims for sexual assault and battery provide an avenue for victims to seek compensation independent of any criminal proceedings. Criminal prosecution addresses punishment; civil litigation addresses the victim’s damages. The firm handles these civil claims, which may be brought against individual perpetrators and, in some circumstances, against institutions or employers who enabled or failed to prevent the assault.
Swimming Pool Accidents
Pool accidents can involve drowning, near-drowning, diving injuries, slip and fall injuries on pool decks, and equipment failures. Attractive nuisance doctrine may apply when children are injured by an inadequately secured pool. These cases require analyzing property ownership, maintenance records, supervision practices, and applicable safety standards.
Long-Term Disability Benefits Claims
Long-term disability insurance claims arise when an insurance carrier denies or terminates benefits that a policyholder has paid for and is entitled to receive. These disputes may be governed by ERISA (for employer-sponsored plans) or state insurance law (for individually purchased policies). ERISA cases involve a distinct procedural framework, including an administrative appeals process that must be exhausted before federal court litigation is available.
Attorney Profiles
Matthew Andre Anziani
Matthew Andre Anziani grew up in San Antonio and attended the University of Texas at Austin, graduating with a degree in Rhetoric and Writing and a minor in Mathematics. He received a scholarship to St. Mary’s University College of Law in San Antonio, where he worked in the St. Mary’s Legal Clinic serving real clients and participated in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program.
During law school, Anziani served as a research assistant and played a role in a landmark tax law case, an experience that sharpened his analytical approach to legal problems. After completing his J.D., he earned a Master’s in Tax Law (LL.M.) from the University of Houston Law Center.
He now practices personal injury and long-term disability benefits law in Dallas, operating under the professional brand “Andre the Lawyer.” His firm holds a 4.9 out of 5 rating on Google Reviews. Consultations are free and confidential. Cases are handled on contingency: no recovery, no fee. Walk-in clients are welcome at the Dallas offices.
Location & Service Area
The firm maintains two Dallas offices and serves Houston by appointment:
Dallas Office 1: 1300 S Polk St Suite 295, Dallas, TX 75224
Phone: 214-416-9535 and 214-444-8808
Dallas Office 2: 8500 N Stemmons Fwy Suite 4000, Dallas, TX 75247
Phone: 214-550-7696
Houston (by appointment): 2000 Crawford St #1653, Houston, TX 77002
Phone: 346-560-4810
The two Dallas locations provide accessible coverage across the city, with walk-in availability at both. The Houston appointment-only office extends the firm’s reach to Texas’s largest city for clients who cannot travel to Dallas.
Client Focus
Anziani’s practice serves individuals who have been seriously injured: through accidents, falls, animal attacks, assaults, or similar incidents: and individuals whose long-term disability insurance carriers have denied or cut off benefits. These clients are often managing significant financial pressure at the same time they are dealing with physical injury or illness. The contingency fee structure is directly responsive to that reality: the client owes nothing unless the case produces a recovery.
The 4.9-star Google Reviews rating reflects client experiences across a range of matters. Free consultations allow prospective clients to assess their legal situation without financial commitment. Walk-in availability at both Dallas offices means clients do not need to wait for a scheduled appointment to get an initial conversation about their case.
The combination of Anziani’s academic background: mathematics, rhetoric, tax law: and his practical legal clinic experience during law school produces an attorney who can both analyze complex insurance documents and communicate clearly with clients who are not trained in the law.
FAQ
Does the firm handle cases for people injured as passengers in Uber or Lyft vehicles?
Yes. The firm handles rideshare accident claims including those involving injuries to passengers. Rideshare accident cases involve insurance coverage analysis that differs from standard automobile claims, because the coverage that applies depends on the driver’s status within the app at the time of the accident.
What is a contingency fee, and when does the firm collect its fee?
A contingency fee means the attorney’s fee is a percentage of the recovery. If there is no recovery, there is no attorney fee. The fee is collected only when the case resolves favorably through settlement or verdict. This arrangement allows clients to pursue legal claims without upfront costs.
Can the firm help if a long-term disability insurance company denied my claim?
Yes. The firm handles long-term disability benefits claims, including disputes with insurance carriers that have denied or terminated benefits. Whether the plan is an employer-sponsored plan governed by ERISA or an individual policy, the firm can assess whether the denial was proper and what legal options exist.
Is a walk-in appointment available at the Dallas offices?
Walk-in options are available at both Dallas offices: 1300 S Polk St Suite 295 and 8500 N Stemmons Fwy Suite 4000. Clients can come in without a prior appointment.
Does Texas’s comparative fault rule affect personal injury claims?
Under Texas’s modified comparative fault system, a plaintiff can recover damages as long as their percentage of fault for the accident does not exceed 50%. If the plaintiff is 30% at fault, for example, their recovery is reduced by 30%. If they are found 51% or more at fault, they recover nothing. The defendant’s insurance carrier will typically argue for a higher assignment of plaintiff fault to reduce or eliminate the claim’s value. Building a thorough record of the accident’s cause is essential to countering those arguments.
Closing
Andre Anziani’s academic trajectory: from UT Austin to St. Mary’s University College of Law to a Tax Law LL.M. at the University of Houston: combined with hands-on legal clinic experience and a research role in a landmark case, produced an attorney whose background runs deeper than the typical personal injury practitioner. His Dallas firm serves injury victims, disability benefits claimants, and Houston clients by appointment, with free consultations and contingency fee handling. The firm’s 4.9-star Google rating reflects the consistency of that client experience over time. More information is available at andrethelawyer.com.