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Matthew Alan Spivey

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  • Kingsport, TN
  • Licensed for 15 years
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Matthew Alan Spivey
Matthew Alan Spivey
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About Matthew

Matthew Spivey was born and raised in Kingsport, Tennessee.  After leaving the area for college (University of the South, Sewanee, magna cum laude (2003)) and law school (Emory University School of Law, with honors (2006)), Matthew practiced law in Atlanta, Georgia for six and a half years prior to returning to his hometown and forming the partnership of Spivey, King & Spivey, LLP.  Matthew is glad to call the Tri-cities home (again, since 2012) and enjoys protecting the rights of those accused of crimes, as well as dealing with divorce, custody and personal injury cases. Since returning to Tennessee, Matthew has been selected by the Tennessee Bar Association to participate in the Leadership Law Class of 2014, and has also been named as one of the "Top 40 under 40" lawyers in Tennessee Criminal Defense by The National Trial Lawyers from 2014 through 2020, as well as other organizations. In addition, Matthew has been selected as a Mid-South Rising Star each year from 2016 through 2021 by SuperLawyers in the area of Criminal Defense.  Matthew was honored to receive the Massey McGee Trial Advocacy Award in 2017 from the Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Matthew serves on the Board of Directors for the Northeast Tennessee section of the Federal Bar Association. Matthew served as a Board Member from 2016-2020 as well for the Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (TACDL).  Matthew is licensed to practice in Tennessee and Georgia.

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Spivey, King & Spivey, LLP

142 Cherokee Street
Kingsport, TN, 37660

Website
https://www.spiveykingandspiveyllp.com/ 

    Resume

    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    TNActive201201/19/2022
    GAActive Member in Good Standing 200612/19/2021
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers34
    Legal guides0
    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate Granted
    Mid-South Rising Stars Criminal DefenseSuperLawyers2020
    Top 40 Under 40 (Criminal Defense)National Trial Lawyers2019
    Mid-South Rising Star (Criminal Defense)Super Lawyers2019
    Mid-South Rising Stars (Criminal Defense)Super Lawyers2018
    Top 40 Under 40 (Criminal Defense)National Trial Lawyers2018
    Top 10 Attorneys Under 40National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys2018
    Massey McGee Trial Advocacy AwardTennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers2017
    Mid-South Rising Star (Criminal Defense)Super Lawyers2017
    Top 40 under 40 (Criminal Defense)National Trial Lawyers Association2017
    Mid-South Rising Star (Criminal Defense)Super Lawyers2016
    Top 40 Under 40 - Criminal DefenseNational Trial Lawyers2016
    Top 40 Under 40 Criminal Defense LawyersAmerican Society of Legal Advocates2016
    Top 10 Under 40American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys2015
    Top 40 under 40National Trial Lawyers Association2015
    Top 10 Attorney AwardNational Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys2015
    Top 40 Trial Lawyers Under 40The National Trial Lawyers2014
    Top 40 Lawyers Under 40American Society of Legal Advocates2014
    Leadership Law Class of 2014Tennessee Bar Association2013
    Dean's Award-International LawEmory University School of Law2005
    Dean's Award-Professionalism and EthicsEmory University School of Law2005
    Dean's Award-ContractsEmory University School of Law2004
    Dean's Award-Constitutional LawEmory University School of Law2004
    Academic All District (2nd team)Verizon CoSida2003
    National Honors SocietyPi Sigma Alpha2003
    Academic All ConferenceSouthern Collegiate Athletic Conference2002
    Academic All ConferenceSouthern Collegiate Athletic Conference2002
    Academic All ConferenceSouthern Collegiate Athletic Conference2001
    Academic All ConferenceSouthern Collegiate Athletic Conference2000
    work experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    PartnerSpivey, King & Spivey, LLP2012 - Present
    AttorneyFoltz Martin, LLC2006 - 2012
    Summer AssociateFoltz Martin, LLC2005 - 2005
    Research Assistant to Professor Robert SchapiroEmory University School Of Law2004 - 2004
    associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    National College of DUI DefenseMember2015 - Present
    National Academy Of Personal Injury AttorneysMember2015 - Present
    National Trial Lawyers AssociationMember2014 - Present
    Tennessee Bar AssociationLeadership Law Class of 20142014 - Present
    Kingsport Bar AssociationMember2012 - Present
    Tennessee Bar Association, Tort and Insurance Law SectionMember2012 - Present
    Tennessee Bar Association, Criminal Justice SectionMember2012 - Present
    Tennessee Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember2012 - Present
    Tennessee Bar AssociationMember2012 - Present
    American Bar AssociationMember2006 - Present
    State Bar of GeorgiaMember2006 - Present
    Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense LawyersBoard of Directors2014 - 2020
    Atlanta Council of Younger LawyersBoard Member2011 - 2012
    Associated General ContractorsMember2011 - 2012
    Atlanta Bar AssociationLeader (Firm Leader Fundraising)-Foltz Martin2010 - 2012
    Atlanta Bar Association, Construction Law SectionMember2006 - 2012
    Atlanta Bar Association, Litigation SectionMember2006 - 2012
    Associated Builders and ContractorsMember2006 - 2012
    Construction Forum-American Bar AssociationMember2006 - 2012
    Atlanta Bar Association, Atlanta Council of Younger Lawyers SectionMember2006 - 2012
    Eleventh Circuit Historical SocietyMember2006 - 2012
    Atlanta Bar AssociationMember2006 - 2012
    publications
    Publication nameTitleDate
    Construction-Today"A Closer Look: Can the Construction Team Apply Traditional Contracts?"2008
    Construction-Today"All In The Family: How Mixed Generations Can Sustain Business"2008
    Construction-Today"Labor Relations: Do You Understand Labor Organization and What Unions Can and Can't Do Legally?"2008
    Construction Business Owner"Risky Business: Preventing Safety Non-Compliance Through A Team Approach"2008
    Construction-Today"Private Support: Neglected Infrastructure Is Taking Its Toll and Public-Private Partnerships"2008
    education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    Emory University School of LawJD - Juris Doctor, With Honors2006
    University of the SouthBA - Bachelor of Arts, Magna Cum Laude2003
    speaking engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    TBA Courthouse Square Series CLECriminal Defense-Fourth Amendment2017
    C.A.S.E.S (Criminal Appeals Civics Education for Students)Criminal Appeals Civics Education for Students (Dobyns Bennett)2015
    legal cases
    Case nameOutcome
    Not Guilty - 1st Degree Murder and all lesser Offenses (Jury Trial)Not Guilty of All Charges (1st Degree Murder, 2nd Degree Murder, Voluntary Manslaughter, Reckless Homicide, Criminally Negligent Homicide)
    Possession of Marijuana for Resale Within 1000 Feet (Dismissed) Judicial DiversionNo Contest Plea to Simple Possession (Misdemeanor) (Judicial Diversion Granted)
    Divorce and Award of Alimony in Futuro (Periodic Alimony)Award of approximately 60% of marital estate and Alimony In Futuro for Client
    Custody Modification (Prevented Relocation of Minor Child-Client remained Primary Parent)Prevented Relocation of Youngest Child (Client Remained Primary Residential Parent)
    Aggravated Assault; Reckless Endangerment-Felony; Handgun (Judicial Diversion on misdemeanor charges)Judicial Diversion on Misdemeanors- 11/29 probation and chance to dismiss and expunge all charges
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    Reviews

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    Very professional

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    Excellent Divorce Attorney

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    Excellent Trial Attorney

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    Great Work!

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    Great review

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    An attorney with class.

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    Exceptional Attorney

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    If You Are Looking For a Great Attorney...Look No Further Than Matthew Spivey

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    Excellent Lawyer

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    Lawyer Stephen Todd

    Stephen Todd, Family Attorney on Sep 12, 2017
    Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

    I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Spivey zealously represents his clients and always handles himself in a professional manner.

    Lawyer Thomas Jay Olsen

    Thomas Olsen, Divorce and separation Attorney on Mar 28, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Stephen Todd

    Stephen Todd, Family Attorney on Sep 12, 2017
    Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

    I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Spivey zealously represents his clients and always handles himself in a professional manner.

    Lawyer Thomas Jay Olsen

    Thomas Olsen, Divorce and separation Attorney on Mar 28, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Nate Evans

    Nate Evans, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 16, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Matt is one of the most intelligent, knowledgeable, and insightful attorneys that I know. I endorse him without hesitation.

    Lawyer Robert Samuel Gilligan

    Robert Gilligan, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 6, 2015
    Relationship: Other

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Benjamin Walker Entwistle

    Benjamin Entwistle, General practice Attorney on Nov 19, 2013
    Relationship: Friend

    I endorse this lawyer. Matthew is extremely bright, dependable, responsive and always a great advocate for his clients.

    Lawyer Kevin Harrison Hudson

    Kevin Hudson, Litigation Attorney on Nov 19, 2013
    Relationship: Supervised lawyer

    I endorse this lawyer. It was an honor to mentor Matthew, and I hope he returns to Atlanta so that we can work together again.

    Lawyer Jonathan Edward Hawkins

    Jonathan Hawkins, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 12, 2013
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Matthew Spivey is a superb lawyer with whom I had the pleasure of working for several years. He pays great attention to detail but never loses sight of the big picture. He is a tireless advocate who cares about his clients, and I would not hesitate recommending Matthew to anyone.

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    George Reid, Litigation Attorney on Mar 30, 2011
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse Matthew Spivey without reservation. As a mediator I have worked with Matt and can state unequivocally that he is an outstanding lawyer in every respect. He is very professional and thorough in his approach to legal problems. He makes an excellent appearance on behalf of his clients, and he possesses obvious talent as a litigator.

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