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Law Office of
Matthew H. Ammerman, P.C.

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Maritime Personal Injury Defense

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Matthew H. Ammerman, Attorney

For over 23 years, Matthew has concentrated on the defense of maritime employers and insurance carriers. He is a 1997 graduate of the University of Texas School of Law. He received his bachelor’s degree cum laude in 1993 from Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas.


Licensed in Texas, he investigates and defends maritime claims across the country—state court, federal court, and before federal administrative law judges. He works with local counsel in liability cases outside of Texas when necessary. Representative accomplishments include:

  • Won dismissal of seaman’s lawsuit brought in subrogation and defended win on appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
  • Defended contractor against lawsuit by spouse of worker killed offshore and operator’s cross-claim for contractual indemnity.
  • Represented insurer as lead counsel in defense of maritime first-party insurance claim resolved within weeks of filing.


Matthew is a member of the University of Texas Admiralty and Maritime Law Seminar Planning Committee, Maritime Law Association, and Houston Bar Association. Matthew participates in the Houston Bar Association’s Legal Line volunteer program. 


He is married to Amy, and they have three children. When not practicing law, he can be found ranching in central Texas.

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Matthew's current court admissions include:

  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit
  • U.S. District Court -Southern and Eastern District of Texas
  • U.S. Office of Administrative Law Judges
  • U.S. Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs
  • All Texas courts

Rachel Eggert, Certified Paralegal

A paralegal for over 20 years, Rachel joined the firm in March 2017, and assists with research, drafting, trial preparation, and communicating with clients and unrepresented claimants. Rachel obtained her paralegal certificate from the University of Texas at El Paso in 2000 and recently completed the Longshore Comprehensive Seminar from the Longshore Institute. Rachel serves as the firm's senior paralegal.

Summer Peoples, Certified Paralegal

Summer received her bachelor’s degree cum laude from the University of Texas at Pan American in south Texas. After a short stint in her career of choice, she moved into the legal field and obtained her paralegal certificate and credentials. Summer joined the firm in June 2018. She brings over 15 years of paralegal experience and also serves as our office manager.


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