Matthew J Lager

Matt 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.

Pennsylvania State University - University Park

B.S. (2012) | Biology

2005 - 2009

Pennsylvania State University - Dickinson School of Law

J.D. (2012) | Law

2009 - 2012

Honors: CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Workers' Compensation Law, Dean's Scholarship, Miller Public Interest Advocate

Activities: Moot Court Board

Partner

Bernard Stuczynski Barnett & Lager

2017 - Current

Associate

Bernard Stuczynski & Barnett

2012 - 2016

SURVEY PROTOCOL ME MAYBE: WHY SURVEY PROTOCOLS WILL HELP BETTER DETERMINE THE PRESENCE OR ABSENCE OF ENDANGERED SPECIES

Environs, UC Davis School of Law

2012

Workers’ Compensation From The Injured Worker’s Perspective: Thoughts From A Claimant’s Attorney

April 19, 2017

Advanced Rehabilitation

Outstanding Pro Bono Lawyer

The Erie County Bar Association and Northwestern Legal Services

2017

Excellence for the Future Award in Workers' Compensation Law

CALI

2012

Young Lawyers Division Leadership Committee

Member

2016 - Current

State Bar of Pennsylvania  # 314162

Member

2012 - Current

Erie County Bar Association, Solo/Small Firms Division

Member

2012 - Current

Erie County Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

2012 - Current

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

2012 - Current

New Jersey

Since 2012

Pennsylvania

Since 2012

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