Robert Mathews Davant, III is a dedicated personal injury attorney licensed to practice in both Pennsylvania and Texas. With a career spanning private practice and respected law firms across multiple jurisdictions, he brings a depth of experience and a client-focused philosophy to every case he handles.
Robert’s approach to personal injury law is grounded in communication, transparency, and respect. He believes that clients should never feel uncertain about what is happening in their case, especially during what is often a stressful and life-altering time. He prioritizes consistent communication, ensuring clients are regularly updated on the progress of their case, key developments, and what to expect at each stage of the legal process. By clearly explaining complex legal concepts and maintaining open lines of communication, he empowers clients to make informed decisions and feel confident in their representation.
Empathy is a cornerstone of Robert’s practice. He understands that personal injury claims are not just legal matters—they involve real people dealing with physical pain, emotional stress, and financial uncertainty. He takes the time to listen, respond promptly to questions, and treat every client with the respect and attention they deserve.
Throughout his career, Robert has secured multiple seven-figure recoveries on behalf of injured clients. His results include multimillion-dollar outcomes in cases involving serious motor vehicle accidents, commercial trucking collisions, premises liability, and catastrophic injury claims. These results reflect both his litigation experience and his commitment to pursuing full and fair compensation for those he represents.
Robert’s professional excellence has been recognized through honors such as the Warrior Award and Golden Warrior Award, along with a nomination for Top 100 Lawyers.
His career includes experience as a solo practitioner in both Houston, Texas and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as well as positions with established law firms in Texas. This diverse background has shaped his practical, hands-on approach and reinforces his commitment to guiding clients through the legal process with clarity, compassion, and strong advocacy.
Bar Admissions
Pennsylvania
Texas
Honors and Awards
Warrior Award and Golden warrior Award (TJH)
Nominated for top 100 Lawyers
Education
Juris Doctorate, South Texas College of Law
Bachelor of Arts, University of Texas
Courtroom Successes & Notable Settlements*
- $3.1M recovery for negligent installation of a residential gas grill resulting in a flash fire and second degree burns.
- $2.85M recovery for rear end crash involving a worker driving his own vehicle while in the course and scope of his employment.
- $1M recovery (policy limits) for an eighteen- wheeler rear end wreck with resulting in Traumatic Brain Injury.
- $1.2M recovery for Paratransit passenger injured as a result of negligent securement.
- $2M recovery for eighteen- wheeler crash resulting in back injuries.
- $1.2M recovery for False Claims Act (Qui Tam) action related to Medicare fraud.
- $850,000 recovery for freeway crash resulting in surgical recommendation.
- $1M recovery (policy limits) for premises injury suffered by invitee in a home hardware store forklift accident with dislocated shoulder and spinal injuries.
- $500,057 recovery (policy limits) for head on vehicular crash involving a box truck.
* Results may vary depending on your particular facts and circumstances.