MR.LAW Accident & Injury Attorneys is a national plaintiff’s litigation firm with offices in Dallas, Houston, and Chicago. Led by award-winning trial attorneys Damon Mathias and Ori Raphael, we have been providing outstanding legal representation for injured clients for over two decades. From the outset, our vision was audacious: to create a firm that would never shy away from the biggest fights, never settle for less than justice, and never let insurance companies or government entities intimidate us into backing down. We weren't just going to practice law—we were going to wage war for our clients.

The Genesis of MR.LAW: Two Fighters, One Shared Vision

Damon Mathias and Ori Raphael met as law school classmates who quickly discovered they shared something uncommon: an unshakeable belief that the law should serve justice, not just the powerful. Both possessed that rare entrepreneurial spirit that refuses to accept "that's just how things are done." They knew from day one they would build something together—something that would challenge the status quo and fight for people who had nowhere else to turn.

The Early Years: Separate Paths, Shared Mission

After graduation, their paths temporarily diverged, but their shared mission never wavered. Ori entered the political arena, fighting for accountability from within the system, while Damon dove headfirst into practice, opening the firm in 2012 and immediately going full steam ahead against government entities and the largest insurance companies.

From the beginning, Damon knew this wouldn't be just another personal injury practice. This was about CIVIL JUSTICE—and that distinction mattered. The firm's original name, Mathias Civil Justice, was deliberately chosen to announce exactly who they were and what they stood for. They weren't just handling injuries; they were fighting for people who had been wronged and needed someone with the skill, resources, and determination to take on the most powerful adversaries.

Expansion and Evolution: Building the Vision

In 2014, Damon obtained his Illinois license and opened Mathias Civil Justice Chicago, expanding the fight to serve more people across state lines. The vision was growing, the wins were mounting, and the reputation for taking on impossible fights was spreading. But the story was far from complete.

2017: The Brotherhood Reunited

In 2017, Ori made the decision that would complete their original vision: he left politics to enter the ring of law, joining forces with his brother-in-arms to create what they'd always dreamed of building together. Mathias Civil Justice became MR Civil Justice, reflecting not just the partnership but the evolution of their shared mission.

The Foundation of Faith and Justice

Both founders' strong religious upbringing instilled in them the biblical imperative: "Justice, justice shall you pursue." This ancient command, repeated twice for emphasis, demands not just seeking justice, but pursuing it relentlessly, without compromise, until it's achieved. It means fighting for what's right even when the odds are stacked against you, especially when powerful interests want to silence those they've wronged. This wasn't just a career choice—it was a calling. They understood that their role was to be instruments of justice for people where the chips are stacked against them.

Sons of Refugees, Fighters by Heritage

Perhaps their shared commitment to fighting for the underdog was inevitable. Both Damon and Ori are sons of refugees who understood firsthand what it means to have everything taken away by forces beyond their control. Ori's father was expelled from Egypt, while Damon's father was expelled from Iraq—both forced to rebuild their lives in a new country with nothing but determination and the hope for justice.

Growing up hearing these stories of resilience, of starting over against impossible odds, of fighting for a place in the world when powerful forces wanted to deny it—this became part of their DNA. They learned early that sometimes you have to fight for what's rightfully yours, that justice doesn't come to those who wait quietly, and that having the right people in your corner can make all the difference. Their vision was audacious: create a firm that would never shy away from the biggest fights, never settle for less than justice, and never let insurance companies or government entities intimidate them into backing down. They weren't just going to practice law—they were going to wage war for their clients.