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Matthew Campbell Jordan

Workers compensation Attorney at Athens, GA

5.0   8 reviews

also known as Matt Jordan

  • State Years
    New York - NY 12 years
    Georgia - GA 18 years
  • Licensed for 12 years
    State NY
    Acquired 2011
    Status
    Currently Registered No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 18 years
    State GA
    Acquired 2005
    Status
    Active Member in Good Standing No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

About Matthew

Learn Matthew’s areas of practice.

2
Practice areas
  1. Workers compensation
    70%
    Advocate for Georgia's workers

    18 years

  2. Mediation
    30%
    Registered Mediator

    7 years

Matt has been a litigator for 15 years. He started his career as an Assistant District Attorney in Athens, Georgia, where he spent several years prosecuting felony crimes. He then moved to Atlanta and spent the next five years at two of Georgia's most respected defense firms, where he handled workers' compensation, trucking, premises liability, and general liability litigation.

In 2012, Matt chose to focus his law practice exclusively on the representation of injured workers in Georgia. In this capacity, he has helped hundreds of Georgia workers navigate the complicated and confusing workers' compensation system. In addition to his law practice, Matt is a trusted mediator who is often hired by parties in litigation to assist in resolving disputes. He also serves the citizens of Athens-Clarke County as a Municipal Court Judge pro tempore.

Matt has earned the AV Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, a distinction that signifies he has reached the pinnacle of the legal profession as determined by peer review. He is also recognized as a Super Lawyer and is rated 10.0/10.0 "Superb" by AVVO. He is a 2011 graduate of the Leadership Academy of the State Bar of Georgia.

Matt earned his juris doctor from Cumberland School of Law in Birmingham, Alabama, and his undergraduate degrees from The College of Charleston in Charleston, South Carolina. He is a member of the State Bars of Georgia and New York. While attending law school, Matt served as the Chief Judge of the Trial Advocacy Board and was a member of Cumberland School of Law's National Trial Team. He is the recipient of the Papantonio Trial Advocacy Award, the James O. Haley Scholarship, and the Scholar of Merit Award for Advanced Trial Advocacy. In 2005, he was inducted into The Order of Barristers.

When not working, Matt enjoys the outdoors, motorcycles, and spending time with his wife, Cathrine, and their spoiled rescue pets. To better serve his clients, Matt splits his time between residences in downtown Atlanta and Athens.

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Reviews

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Posted by Ben | July 12, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Exceptional Service and Understanding of My Case
Matt was extremely diligent in dealing with the insurance company and provided me with an understanding of the legal process throughout the duration of my case. He was always available to answer my questions and offer guidance when needed. I would highly recommend him and his team. Thank you Matt!
Posted by Omar | March 22, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Excellent Representation
Hiring Mathew Jordan was the best decision I could have made to handle my workers comp case. He and his team are very professional and honest. He was able to get me a fast and easy settlement. I can't thank him enough.
Posted by Turnel | March 17, 2016
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| Hired Attorney
Retaining the right counsel is essential for any legal matter, especially if you want what's best and success for yourself!?
Mr. Jordan and his colleagues at Benjamin and Gerber Law extended the uttermost professional efforts & attention in my case. I must say he is very proficient in his profession,he did make himself available to speak with or meet with at all times while he was my immediate counsel. If I experienced a problem or any discrepancies it was because I didn't understand something or was flustrated with WC, but Mr. Jordan was patient and educated me as well as addressing and eliminating any problems that was at hand. I couldn't have chosen a better lawyer in my time of dire need in a battle with WC!
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Posted by Bill L. | December 18, 2015
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| Hired Attorney
In the dictionary under the definition of Integrity Honesty and Hard Work, you will see the name "Matthew C. Jordan"
I was unfortunate to have a reasonably serious injury in late 2013. I was completely jerked around by the Insurance Company and sent to horrible doctors (that worked for the insurance company) and everything became a circus. I call a few of the big famous Injury Law firms such as (M......K and Associates), (M....n and M....N), and another. NONE of them were interested because they felt my case was too small and somewhat of a waste of time. I was upset and dejected, but never gave up. I was exceptionally lucky to be referred to Mr.Matthew C. Jordan at The Gerber Law Firm. Very literally from day one I felt and clearly knew that I was in the right hands and I also realized that this was a Genuine, Honest, Hard Working Attorney with Integrity who actually cared about his clients. The most important issue to me at the time was that Matthew immediately recognized that I had a genuine case and actually a good case and at no time was it an issue of money with him, nor did he ever diminish the importance of my injury or claim. Matthew and his team got going immediately and fortunately I was able to provide a great deal of documentation, facts and information to him and what was so impressive is that I never stopped hearing from him or his firm all along the way. He never stopped pushing forward for me and kept me calm and grounded along the way as this process was very emotional and difficult. I can't overemphasize how thankful I am that I was able to have Matthew as my attorney and I am thrilled today (Friday, December 18th, 2015) to say that after a very difficult and stressful time in my life I received a call this morning from Mr. Jordan informing me that a check was at his office for me to pick up and this was all over. In situations like this it is not about winning or losing and it is not about obtaining a financial settlement just to get some money in your hands. I have 5 bad discs in my back and that will never go away and will never get better by some miracle and diet or exercise or magic pills will not fix it. I was truly injured by someone else's carelessness, negligence and complete lack of concern and it felt like absolutely nobody wanted to help and frankly prior to Matthew Jordan, nobody was. I honestly and sincerely cannot say enough about Mr. Jordan's integrity, honesty and hard work. There are many good attorneys out there and a few not so much. If you have the need for a Workman's Compensation Attorney, you will know the minute that you sit down with Matthew Jordan to review your own situation exactly what I am saying in my review. HONESTY, INTEGRITY, PROFESSIONALISM and HARD WORK. He treated me like I was a $10,000,000.00 client and I was far from that, but all along the way I was important and I knew it. My father always said that, you can always tell in life when someone genuinely loves the work that they do and they are doing what they were meant to do. That is definitely Mr. Matthew Jordan.
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Posted by Greg | December 14, 2015
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Matt Jordan #1
Matt Jordan handled my workers compensation case, and he was able to award me a substantial amount of money due to his knowledge and experience in his field of work. He was EXTREMELY fair and very trustworthy! I recommend him to anyone! He is very reasonable, and a casual person that you can easily talk to and he puts things in perspective, and he knows his stuff!!! Very friendly...very knowledgeable...very reasonable...very fair...very very very good lawyer!!!
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Posted by Barbara | December 2, 2015
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| Hired Attorney
Excellent Representation
We initially tried to handle the case on our own but quickly got bogged down in the red tape. A good friend of mine recommended Matt and when he took the case, it was like the weight of the world had been lifted from our shoulders. He was on top of things throughout the process, always available if we had questions, explained the details as we moved forward so we understood every step, and finally won the case on our behalf. We couldn't have asked for a better attorney; he is not only an expert in his field, but also very "user friendly" and caring. I would recommend Matt without hesitation to anybody needing help with a Work Comp case.
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Posted by Lydia | September 9, 2015
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The caring professional
I found Matthew not only professional and efficient, but personable and caring. He insured my case was fairly addressed despite resistance from the opposing side.
Posted by LaToya | July 29, 2015
Highly Recommended Lawyer
Throughout the entire process, Matthew was amazing. Matthew was patient, has great communication skills,he kept me informed about everything, he made me feel more than comfortable, answered my every question and concern and is very knowledgeable. Initially I was nervous but upon meeting Matthew, that all went away. He is amazing and definitely my first recommendation to anyone in need of an lawyer.
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Cost

Rates
  • Contingency 25%-25%

Resume

AVVO RATING 9.9 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Associate Attorney
  • Swift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers, LLP
  • 2011 - 2012
  • Associate Attorney
  • Carlock, Copeland & Stair, LLP
  • 2007 - 2011
  • Prosecutor
  • Athens Clarke County District Attorneys Office
  • 2005 - 2007

Education

  • Samford University, Cumberland School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 2005
  • College of Charleston
  • BS - Bachelor of Science
  • 1998
  • College of Charleston
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1998

Legal Cases

  • Back Injury
  • $443,000.00 Settlement

Associations

  • American Bar Association
  • Member
  • N/A
  • State Bar of Georgia
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Atlanta Bar Association
  • Member
  • N/A
  • New York State Bar Association
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Western Circuit Bar Association
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Georgia Injured Worker Advocates
  • Member
  • N/A
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Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Honors and Awards

  • AV Rating
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2014
  • Bar Register of Preeminement Lawyers
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2014
  • Papantonio Trial Advocacy Award
  • Cumberland School of Law
  • 2005
  • Member
  • Order of Barristers
  • 2005
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Publications

Speaking Engagements

  • Atlanta Claims Association 94th Claims Convention
  • Case Law Updates
  • 2016
  • Small Firm/Solo Boot Camp
  • Technology for the Small Firm & Solo Attorney
  • 2015
  • Athens Success Summit
  • 10 Pitfalls of Workers' Compensation
  • 2015
  • Multi Jurisdiction Workers' Compensation Conference
  • Workers' Compensation Case Law Update
  • 2012
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Attorney endorsements

Received (19)
Given (32)
Endorse Matthew
Workers compensation Attorney | Nov 07
Relationship: Friend
"Matt is a personal friend and outstanding attorney. I don't hesitate to send any of my clients his way to help with work-related injuries. Matt works hard to get his clients the compensation they deserve."
Workers compensation Attorney | Mar 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Matthew is focused on his clients best interests from the moment he begins helping them. I absolutely refer clients to Matthew."
Workers compensation Attorney | Sep 16
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Matt and I work in the same building, so I have seen him interact with his clients. He treats them all with care and respect, and his favorable results speak for themselves. I recommend him highly as your Workers Compensation attorney."
Workers compensation Attorney | Aug 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Matt is an exceptional lawyer. I highly recommend and endorse him. He truly cares for his clients and achieves amazing results for them."
Workers compensation Attorney | May 28
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Matt is an outstanding workers' compensation attorney. His wealth of knowledge and experience allows him to efficiently and effectively represent his clients. I highly recommend Matt to anyone considering using his services."
Workers compensation Attorney | May 19
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"I endorse Matt. He is an extremely competent, honest, and ethical opponent."
Workers compensation Attorney | Mar 19
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"Matt is a rising star in workers' compensation. I would recommend him to a friend, and he is an excellent litigator."
Workers compensation Attorney | Feb 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Simply put, this attorney knows how to get the job done. He is very knowledgeable, highly efficient, and proves to be an excellent advocate for his clients."
Workers compensation Attorney | May 27
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"Matt is a fantastic lawyer and advocate. He is very knowledgeable and always puts his clients first. I highly recommend."
Workers compensation Attorney | Feb 07
Relationship: Co-worker
"Attorney Matt Jordan is one of the smartest and most compassionate Workers' Compensation attorney's I have ever meet. He will work hard for his clients and see to it that their best interests are taken care of. He believes in people and seeing to it that their interests come first. His client's speak highly of him and it is clear why. If myself or a loved one got injured on the job, I we would use Matt."
Workers compensation Attorney | Aug 28
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Matt is a fantastic lawyer. Matt has worked on the defense side in the past and, now, works for ipeople who have been seriously injured on the job. He knows what he is doing, and I would highly recommend him to anyone who has a workers comp issue."
Workers compensation Attorney | Aug 26
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
"Matthew and I worked together while I was an intern with the Clark County District Attorneys' Office. He was a great mentor then, and has established a reputation for himself as a great attorney in private practice. I endorse him readily."
Workers compensation Attorney | Aug 25
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Matt is a hard-working, reliable, and personable attorney who knows how to get his clients' matters resolved. I endorse Matt."
Workers compensation Attorney | Jul 02
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Matt is an excellent worker's compensation attorney with experience representing both injured workers and employers. My firm refers worker's compensation cases to him and we know the clients are in good hands."
Workers compensation Attorney | Jun 09
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"Matt knows knows how to address each of his clients specific needs and fights to get benefits for them. This approach puts him near the top for Atlanta Workers Compensation Attorneys."
Workers compensation Attorney | Jun 07
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Matt has helped several of my employment law clients who have also had worker's compensation claims. Matt has done an excellent job for these mutual clients, and I refer him cases without hesitation because of his skill and dedication as a worker's compensation attorney specializing in claimants' work. With Matt, your case is in very good hands."
Workers compensation Attorney | Jun 05
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"I endorse this lawyer."
Workers compensation Attorney | Jun 05
Relationship: Co-worker
"Matt is an excellent attorney whom i hold in the highest regard. He is a hard worker and very compassionate towards clients."
Workers compensation Attorney | Apr 09
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse Matt. He's professional and knowledgeable. As an opponent, he is down-to-earth but aggressive for his clients. I would refer injured friends and family to Matt for representation without hesitation."
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Athens Workers compensation Lawyer Matthew Campbell Jordan
Matthew Campbell Jordan
Workers compensation Attorney
Athens, GA
Licensed for 18 years