Matthew Boatman
Proven VerdictsSimilar personal injury attorneys in Phoenix
About Matthew Boatman
Matthew R. "Matt" Boatman is a Shareholder at Gallagher & Kennedy Injury Lawyers in Phoenix, Arizona, focusing on products liability and plaintiff's personal injury and wrongful death cases. He joined Gallagher & Kennedy's Personal Injury & Wrongful Death group in 2013 and has served as a member of multiple trial teams in high-profile cases. Matt was part of the team representing the Yarnell, Arizona Hotshot Firefighters' survivors and has handled complex medical malpractice cases with multi-million dollar settlements as well as numerous large products liability matters. In 2024 alone, Boatman and the Gallagher & Kennedy Injury Law team recovered over $49 million for clients injured by medical malpractice, motor vehicle crashes, and defective products. His career is driven by the philosophy of "lawyering with a purpose," focused on community improvement and meaningful change.
Proven verdicts and settlements
Gallagher & Kennedy's Patrick McGroder and Matthew Boatman represented 12 families of the Granite Mountain Hotshots killed in the 2013 Yarnell Hill Fire, settling with the State of Arizona for $50,000 per family plus a list of safety commitments.
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case is unique and depends on its own facts.
