Matthew Bonilla - Houston, TX
Attorney at Trust Guss Injury Lawyers
Personal Injury Lawyers in Houston, TX
12777 Jones Road Suite 297 Houston, TX 77070
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- 1 Super Lawyers®
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11
Years
Experience
Houston Personal Injury Lawyer
Updated: 10/26/2026
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury
Attorney Information
Overview
Helping people after a serious injury takes more than legal knowledge. It takes trust, compassion, and a team committed to putting clients first.
As Chief Operating Officer at Trust Guss Injury Lawyers, Matthew Bonilla helps lead the firm’s operations, working to ensure every client receives the responsive communication, support, and advocacy they deserve. Drawing on more than a decade of experience in personal injury law, he works alongside the firm’s attorneys and staff to strengthen the systems, technology, and processes that help clients navigate some of life’s most difficult moments with confidence.
Based in Houston, Matthew is passionate about building a client-first culture where trust is earned through honesty, follow-through, and genuine care for the people the firm serves. Whether he’s helping improve the client experience, supporting the firm’s legal teams, or mentoring those around him, his focus remains the same: doing the right thing and helping ensure every client receives the care, communication, and support they need after an injury.
Matthew Bonilla grew up around the legal profession, watching family members use the law to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. From an early age, he admired the way attorneys could help others solve difficult problems and navigate challenging situations. As he considered his own career path, he realized he wanted the same opportunity to build lasting relationships while helping people through some of the most important moments of their lives.
That passion eventually led him to personal injury law, a field that continues to challenge and inspire him every day. For Matthew, one of the most rewarding aspects of personal injury law is that no two cases are ever the same:
“What I enjoy most about personal injury law is that you’re always learning. The law evolves, every case is different, and every client brings a unique set of circumstances. If you want to do right by the people you’re helping, you have to keep learning and keep improving.”
That commitment to continuous learning extends well beyond legal research. Understanding the legal, medical, and personal challenges clients face after an injury allows Matthew to better support the attorneys, staff, and systems that help people navigate the recovery process.
As his career developed, another influence helped shape his approach to leadership and client service: Stewart Guss.
Early in his career, Stewart Guss shared a piece of advice that continues to guide Matthew today: when faced with a difficult decision, make the best decision for everyone involved. Over time, those decisions compound, building both trust and integrity.
Today, as Chief Operating Officer, Matthew helps foster that same culture throughout Trust Guss Injury Lawyers. By supporting the firm’s attorneys, investing in better systems, and continually looking for ways to improve the client experience, he works to ensure every person who turns to Trust Guss feels heard, supported, and cared for from their first call through the resolution of their case.
Matthew has called Houston home since moving here to attend law school in 2013, and it’s a city he quickly grew to love.
What stands out most to him is Houston’s diversity. Whether exploring restaurants inside the Loop, spending weekends at the Tomball Farmers Market, walking the trails around Bridgeland and Cypress, or enjoying Vietnamese coffee in Katy Asiatown, Matthew appreciates the many communities and cultures that make Houston unique.
Outside the office, Matthew is an avid sports fan and lifelong animal lover. He shares his home with two dogs, two cats, and hundreds of aquarium fish – a hobby that combines his curiosity, patience, and appreciation for the natural world. He’s also an enthusiastic bird watcher who enjoys exploring Houston’s parks and trail systems to observe the remarkable variety of wildlife that passes through the region each year.
For Matthew, however, it’s the people who make Houston special. He appreciates the city’s welcoming spirit and believes that same sense of kindness and community should be reflected in every client interaction. It’s a philosophy that continues to shape both his leadership and the culture of Trust Guss Injury Lawyers.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2024, 2026
- Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers, 2022 - 2026
- Top 40 Under 40, Texas Super Lawyers, 2025
- CALI Excellence for the Future, South Texas College of Law Houston
Other Sources of Feedback About Matthew Bonilla
Included on the 2026 Texas Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Texas Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
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South Texas College of Law Houston, Houston, Texas, 2015
J.D.
Non Legal Education
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Southern Methodist University
B.B.A. -
The University of Texas at Dallas
M.B.A.
Current Employment Position(s)
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Chief Operating Officer
Languages
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English
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Spanish
Bar Admissions
- Texas, 2015
Other Affiliations
- American Association for Justice
- Houston Trial Lawyers Association
- Texas Trial Lawyers Association
- The National Trial Lawyers
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Contact
12777 Jones Road
Suite 297
Houston, TX 77070
Phone Number: 281-671-8810
Email: Send a message
Hours: Open 24 hours
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