Matthew L. Bretz
About Matthew L. Bretz
Matthew L. Bretz is a lawyer based in Hutchinson, KS and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2014. Matthew L. Bretz is recognized in the following practice area:
- Hutchinson, Kansas
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Current Firm: Bretz Law Office
Education: Pepperdine University, J.D., graduated 1991 and Kansas State University, BS, graduated 1988
Location: Hutchinson, KS
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