Matthew Thomas Berry

Matthew Thomas Berry

also known as Matt Berry, Matthew T. Berry

4.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 39 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Atlanta, GA
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Social Security

2751 Buford Hwy NE, Suite 600, Atlanta, GA

About Matthew

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Debt 50%

Fair Credit Reporting Act, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Credit Report Error Litigation

50%

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 39 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1986

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Berry & Associates

2751 Buford Hwy NE, Suite 600, Atlanta, GA, 30324-5456

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807 N Tennessee St., Suite 103, Cartersville, GA, 30120

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2385 Wall St., Suite 114, Conyers, GA, 30013

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Matthew Thomas Berry's Reviews

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4.0 /5.0

30 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Gina | May 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Unprofessional is an understatement

I would give you ZERO stars if I could!!!! Y’all don't email, mail or send anything to a notify your client that you backed out on a case?!? Therefore, the judge has to tell me, The day of the hearing!! Y’all are so unprofessional it’s insane!!! THE WASTE OF TIME THESE JOKERS DO!!! these are patheti...c lawyers. don't waste your time people!! they waste yours!

Matthew Berry

Replied last June 27, 2025

Gina, your comments are simply incorrect. We notified you of our need to withdraw as counsel months before any hearing was scheduled, much less held. This was after numerous voicemails were left but unreturned. I am happy to discuss the facts of your case with you and help you get it back on track at your convenience. My direct-dial is 404-235-3334. -- Matt Berry Berry & Associates

Posted by anonymous | March 06, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

This is a piece of crap cowered law firm

I just found out 8 days before my court date that Matthew t Berry quit me on February the 18th he didn't even have the courage to call me and tell me so I have time to hire another lawyer this is a piece of crap law firm

Posted by Matthew | December 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Ignored my deep concerns about my case and the inept hearing lawyer. I was mis-treated.

First of all, let me begin by saying that I have personal respect and appreciation for Mr.Matt Berry. The rest of my sentiments are unfavorable, to say the least. This firm is staffed by the some of nastiest and most uncaring people who I've ever encountered. To make it more complicated, the staff is... a revolving cast of characters and the firms turn-over rate is shockingly high which is never a healthy sign for any organization. Without going into the gruesome details, I just want to convey that I felt like my case was a big rubber ball or a hot potato and nobody really had their hands on it. When I boarded with the firm, I was thrice given verbal assurances that they would not "outsource" my case to another office or attorney. This was a great concern because I do not live in Atlanta. I was reassured by the associate and by the fact that the firm's website has a bold map of the entire USA with the caption "Nationwide Representation". Little did I know that the person who I talked with on several occasions flat out lied to me. Buried in the 'fine print' of my agreement was a statement that totally contradicted what I was told. The entire process was like pulling teeth. While there were two individuals who were often easy to work with and went out of their way to assist me, they soon vanished and I was told they are "no longer with the firm". It's not surprising to say that the attorney who was ultimately contracted to work with me at the hearing level was sub-par. I found him to be officious, uncaring and quite frankly just plain rude. He treated me with such utter disrespect that it was really shocking. Prior to the hearing, I expressed my deepest concerns about this particular gentleman's attitude and asked to talk with Mr.Berry. I told the staff member at the Atlanta that it was urgent and I was deeply concerned about the 'contractor' attorneys indifference and lack of willingness to talk with me. The Berry Atlanta Home Office flat out refused to let me talk with Mr.Berry. I was told he was in Mexico. I asked that he contact me anyway. As far as I know, the do have telephones in Mexico, and failing to be able to proactively reach Mr.Berry that an urgent message be left for him to be received by Mr.Berry when he checked-in or immediately upon his return to the country. That request was flat-out denied. My hearing did not result in a favorable decision as you may have guessed at this point in my review. I am not happy and feel that I was not treated the way that I had expected to (be treated) from the very beginning.

Posted by lucas | January 26, 2015 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Exellent Service

very professional firm. I have gotten a ticket on my way from Miami to new York. in the way I got a ticket for speeding down in Georgia, McIntosh county. as I live in new York it was impossible for me to take care of this issue in person, so I did my research online and came by Berry & Associates.... I spoke with them over the phone and had been instructed very well on how to make my payments online with a simple link sent to my email, they are very good and even though the ticket was very pricey ($683 fine + attorney fees), they took care of it very well. I still have a clean license, with no record nor points on it, and that is after a super speeding ticket.

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Matthew Thomas Berry's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Rake

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Katz

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Jul 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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K.P. Reddy

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Jul 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Paul Sieg

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Matthew Starosciak

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Matt for many years, and his commitment to his clients is outstanding. I referred my uncle to him, and Matt obtained an excellent result in the case. I highly endorse Matt and his firm!"

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Neena Gulley

Unknown lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer for his strong work ethic, zealous client representation, and great results."

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Michael Rethinger

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I worked with Matt for a number of years, and found him to have strong knowledge of bankruptcy law, and compassion for his clients. I endorse his work."

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Diona Potter

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt is well-known in Georgia for obtaining strong results for his clients. I endorse his work."

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Scott Cummins

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt is well known in the community for providing great service to his bankruptcy clients . I would certainly recommend Matt to people who need help with their financial situations ."

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Bill Stemberger

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Matt has an excellent reputation in the area of Bankruptcy and Social Security law. I would not hesitate to refer him clients in his practice area."

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Edwin Schklar

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeffrey Heller

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jan 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Georgia Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Georgia Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine

2018

Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine

2017

Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine

2016

Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine

2015

Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine

2014

Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine

2013

Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine

2012

Legal Elite, Georgia Trend Magazine

Work Experience

1996 - Present

Principal, Berry & Associates

1994 - 1996

Partner, Berry Heller & Wilson

1991 - 1993

Partner, Berry & McPherson

Associations

2007 - Present

Metro Atlanta Consumer Bankruptcy Association

Member

2005 - Present

American College of Bankruptcy

Member

1986 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Member

State Bar of Georgia, Family Law Section

Sample of Legal Cases

In re Webb

Court overruled the Chapter 13 Trustee's Objection

In re Grady

The Court Denied the Trustee's Objection to Plan

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Education

1986

Memphis State University

Juris Doctorate

1983

Georgia Southern University

Bachelors of Science

Speaking Engagements

2015

20th Annual Southeast Bankruptcy Workshop Litigation in Consumer Cases, Part I

Languages

English

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