Matthew Naftis
Shareholder
Phone: 214-220-1220
Fax: 214-220-2770
Personal and Powerful
Matthew is an attorney whose practice transforms to fit his clients’ needs. He handles real estate, small business matters, and creative arts issues from start to finish. Over the course of a regular week, Matthew may negotiate an asset purchase agreement, lead a deposition in a commercial litigation matter, or counsel a client regarding a business loan.
Matthew is a go-to advisor for small business clients, no matter what challenge they may be facing. He provides advice on employment matters, real estate transactions, and commercial business matters. Matthew makes himself accessible to his clients at all times of the day, always ready to offer advice they can trust and rely upon even in emergencies.
More Than Just a Lawyer
Matthew has been married for more than 17 years and shares three children with his wife, Megan. With three children, most of Matthew’s “free time” is spent helping the kids with their homework and attending their athletic games and musical and theater performances.
Before fatherhood, Matthew was a member of some of Dallas’s most unknown and unlistenable garage bands. While he did not find fame as a rock-star, he shares his love of music with his children who play bass and drums. His family, with the family dogs, Arlo and Winnie, love spending time outdoors as well, typically around White Rock Lake.
With his family, Matthew volunteers his time delivering food, furniture and other necessities to local refugees from parts of the world ravaged by war and famine. He also assists Austin Street Center in real estate matters and serves as general counsel to the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Dallas where he has been a lifelong member.
Traditional yet Innovative
All of the attorneys at Brousseau Naftis Erick & Massingill believe there is power in words. Words, proverbs, sayings, and quotations have the power to connect the present to the past. The words and sayings that each attorney holds onto are meaningful in shaping the firm’s culture and philosophies.
Matthew’s favorite quote is, “Our heads are round so that our thoughts can change direction.” This echoes his creativity and flexibility in life – always open to new perspectives and willing to change course when needed. With a little open-mindedness and creative thinking, Matthew finds a way to make almost anything work (whether in his own life or for his clients). And, by understanding the perspective of others, Matthew is better able to facilitate a real estate transaction, reach a beneficial settlement in litigation, and achieve the best results for his clients.
Educational Background
J.D., Texas A&M University School of Law, Fort Worth, Texas, May 2001
M.L.A., Southern Methodist University, Dallas,
Texas, May 2001
B.A., Southern Methodist University, Dallas,
Texas, Major: Psychology, May 1996
Cistercian Preparatory School, Irving, Texas,
May 1992
Legal Experience
Attorney, Brousseau Naftis Erick & Massingill, P.C.,
Dallas, Texas
Research assistant to Professor Frank W.
Elliott, Texas Wesleyan University School of
Law, Fort Worth, Texas
Professional Licenses
State Bar of Texas, November 2001,
Texas Department of Insurance, Escrow Officer
Bar Admissions
Admitted to Practice Law, Texas Supreme
Court, 2001
U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas
Professional Associations
Member, State Bar of Texas
Member, Dallas Bar Association
Member, The Real Estate Council
Member, International Council of Shopping Centers
Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation
Honors and Professional Accomplishments
Texas Super Lawyers, 2023-Present
Personal History
Married to Megan Naftis with three children