Matthew Russell Lawrence

Matthew Russell Lawrence: Attorney with Young, Thagard, Hoffman, LLP
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Matthew R. Lawrence, a partner with the firm, is from Valdosta, Georgia where his family has lived since the 1820s. He graduated from the University of Georgia in 1993 where he participated in the Demosthenian Society, the oldest student organization on the UGA campus. In 1996, Mr. Lawrence received his J.D. degree from Georgia State University. While there, he competed with the Moot Court Board and served as its president his third year. He is a member of the Georgia Bar Association and the Valdosta-Lowndes County Bar Association.

His practice areas include civil litigation, including defense litigation, creditors rights, Civil Rights litigation, and subrogation.

Since being admitted to the bar in 1996, Mr. Lawrence has tried jury cases in counties throughout South Georgia in state and federal courts as well as litigating before the 11th Circuit Court of appeals. Additionally, he has given talks at defense seminars as well as Chamber of Commerce educational programs.

Mr. Lawrence and his wife have two children and he is an avid woodworker.

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Areas of Practice (2)

  • Automobile Insurance Defense
  • Insurance Defense

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Georgia, B.A., 1993
Law School Attended:
Georgia State University College of Law, J.D., 1996
Year of First Admission:
1996
Admission:
1996, United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia; 2017, United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia; 2018, United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia; 1996, Georgia
Memberships:
State Bar of Georgia.
Reported Cases:
McKinnon v. Progressive Bayside Ins. Co., 629 S.E.2d 100 (Ga.App. March 23, 2006); Waye v. Continental Special Risks, Inc., 656 S.E.2d 150 (Ga.App. December 07, 2007); West v. Village Ford-Mercury, Inc., 567 S.E.2d 355 (Ga.App. June 19, 2002); Vera Snellings v. American Legion Post 512, Appeals, Negligence/Personal Injury, Ga.App., Jun. 4, 2008, A08A1932; David Williams v. Stone Creek, Appeals, Negligence/Personal Injury, Ga.App., Aug. 15, 2011, A11A2383.
ISLN:
912033059
Hobbies & interests:
Wood working, bird hunting, gardening

Peer Reviews

4.5/5.0 (21 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.5/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.5/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.5/5.0

  • Communication

    4.4/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.5/5.0

  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 09/12/12 in Personal Injury

    I have opposed Matt in cases, and I have mediated many cases in which Matt was involved. He always is prepared and usually has a better grasp of the facts of the case than the opposing attorney, especially the medical facts.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 08/16/12 in Litigation

    Matt is a brilliant, hard working and highly ethical lawyer - and a pleasure to work with as an adversary counsel.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 08/24/12 in Tort Defense

    Excellent attorney

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 08/16/12 in Mediation

    I know Matt Lawrence well. I have litigeted many cases with him,and I have mediated many cases in which he has been involved. Mr. Lawrence is an excellent lawyer who provides excellent, the highest quality representation for his clients. I recommend... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 08/16/12 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 08/16/12 in Insurance

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 08/16/12 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/08/12 in Personal Injury Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Other Legal Professional on 08/08/12 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 08/08/12 in Insurance Bad Faith Defense

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4.7/5.0 (3 reviews)

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Contact Information:

229-469-0629  Phone

229-242-5040  Fax

www.youngthagard.com/our-attorneys.aspx?attynm=LK_MLawrence

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