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Matthew Scott McKenzie
About Matthew
Biography
After graduating from the University of Mississippi School of Law in 2006. While in law school Matt clerked with The Scruggs Law Firm, assisting with case research and drafting memorandums for mass tort litigation. In his last year of law school, Matt clerked for Lafayette County Chancellor Edwin H. Roberts, Jr.
Matt joined the law firm of Tannehill & Carmean, PLLC in Oxford in 2006. Matt became a partner in 2012 and conducted over 12,000 closing transactions. Matt joined Harper, Little & McKenzie in 2022. Matt's area of practice includes all matters relating to real estate, wills and estates, and family law.
In 2013, Matt was voted one of Super Lawyer's Rising Stars of the Mid South.
While in law school, Matt clerked for two years with Hughes & Hitt, P.A., assisting with real estate loan closings.
Matt is a native of Florence, Alabama. As the youngest of five children who all attended the University of Mississippi, Matt served as Sergeant-At-Arms of the Associated Student Body Senate. Matt also served as President of Phi Delta Theta, and was honored with the Arthur R. Priest award for being the top Phi Delta Theta member in the nation.
Matt was a member of the Intra-Fraternity Council, Lambda Sigma, Order of Omega, Mortar Board, Omicron Delta Kappa, Beta Gamma Sigma, Alpha Lambda Delta, and was also a Class Favorite his senior year at Ole Miss.
Matt has two daughters, Nora Gray and Murphey Deems, and a son, Chancellor Colle. They attend Pinelake Church.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Residential Real Estate
60%
20 years | 15,000 cases
Commercial Real Estate
20%
20 years | 10,000 cases
Construction and Development
10%
20 years | 10,000 cases
Probate
5%
20 years | 550 cases
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Licensed in Mississippi for 19 years
State: Mississippi
Acquired: 2006
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Location
McKenzie Little PLLC
2694 West Oxford Loop, Suite 150, Oxford, MS, 38655
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Matthew Scott McKenzie's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 13 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Sue | April 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Thanks for making our closing so easy!
Matt and Angela made our mortgage closing so easy! We had several issues in the overall buying of our home and this was the one bright spot in the entire process! Thanks to both of you for your assistance. I recommend them to anyone without hesitation!
Posted by Nash | October 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great Job! Wouldn't go anywhere else
Originally I used Matt for my house closing and he went out of his way to make the process as easy as possible. I was so pleased with his service that I used him to update my will. Thanks Matt.
Posted by Kim | October 6, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Highly Recommend!! Efficient and organized!
We have utilized Matt several times for property closings, amendments to our wills, and Power of Attorney issues among other legal matters. He and his staff do a great job. They are very organized and efficient. Everything is always handled in a very timely manner.
Posted by David | October 5, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Matt is friendly, efficient, effective. A great attorney.
I have used Matt for personal real estate transactions and have referred numerous clients to him over the years. I have had great experiences and have always received great feedback from clients. Matt is thorough and efficient. He also makes real estate transactions (large or small) a comfortable ...
Posted by Todd | October 3, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
More than A Legal Pro
Matthew helped us look "around the corners" of potential pitfalls and he provided effective insights and options. He is a rare talent of legal knowledge combined with street smarts. We have bought and sold real estate investments throughout the US and Matt was the best Attorney that we have ever wor...
Matthew Scott McKenzie's Lawyer Endorsements
"Matt exemplifies professionalism and ethical conduct. He is a fine attorney and I would offer him my endorsement without reservation."
"Matt is a responsive, efficient attorney who in my experience has always approached his clients and his work with the right attitude and attention."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Matthew since he first started practicing in Oxford. I have referred numerous clients to him and each and everyone of them have been very satisfied with his services."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is a good lawyer and a great guy. Whenever I can't handle something myself I refer it to Matt."
"I endorse this lawyer.I've worked with Matt and his team on a lot of transactions and they are responsive, competent and efficient"
"Matt and his staff do an excellent job on real estate related matters. Not only do I refer clients to him for this service, I have used him myself."
"I endorse Matt McKenzie. Outstanding work ethic, very detail oriented, straight up honest and treats everyone with respect."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Voted Best Law Firm in Oxford - 6th Year in a Row, The Oxford Town (Oxford Eagle)
2014
Voted Best Law Firm in Oxford - 5th Year in a Row, The Oxford Town (Oxford Eagle)
2013
Rising Stars of the Mid-South, Super Lawyers Magazine
2013
Voted Best Law Firm in Oxford - 4th Year in a Row, The Oxford Town (Oxford Eagle)
2012
Voted Best Law Firm in Oxford - 3rd Year in a Row, The Oxford Town (Oxford Eagle)
2011
Voted Best Law Firm in Oxford - 2nd Year in a Row, The Oxford Town (Oxford Eagle)
2011
Tier 1 Law Firm, U.S. News & World Reports
2010
Voted Best Law Firm in Oxford, The Oxford Town (Oxford Eagle)
2003
Arthur R. Priest Award, Phi Delta Theta
2003
Magna Cum Laude, University of Mississippi
Work Experience
2006 - Present
Attorney, Tannehill, Carmean & McKenzie, PLLC
2005 - 2006
Law Clerk, Lafayette County Chancery Court
2004 - 2005
Law Clerk, Hughes & Hitt, P.A.
Associations
2012 - Present
Lafayette County Bar AssociationPresident
2006 - Present
North Mississippi Board of RealtorsAffiliate Member
Mississippi Bar
Member
Mississippi Trial Lawyers Association
Member
Mississippi Association for Justice
Member
Junior Leadership Lafayette
Committe Memeber
Leadership Lafayette
Graduate
LOU Ole Miss Alumni Association
Vice-President
United Way
Board of Directors
2011 - 2012
Lafayette County Bar AssociationVice President
2009 - 2010
Lafayette County Bar AssociationTreasurer
2008 - 2009
Lafayette County Bar AssociationSecretary
2005 - 2006
Mississippi Trial Lawyers AssociationStudent Chapter Chairman
Sample of Legal Cases
Estate of Hazell Harrell
The proper heirs were located and the estate closed.
Education
2006
University of Mississippi School of Law
Juris Doctor
2006
University of Mississippi - School of Business Administration
Bachelors
Speaking Engagements
2014
Lawyer in the Classroom
Buying Your First Home
2013
Quarterly Meeting
Real Estate Closings A-Z
2012
UM Law School
Current Issues in MS Real Estate Law
2010
Luncheon
Working With Your Loan Officer
2009
Real Estate Update
Real Estate Closings
Publications
2013
2013
TCM Website
Why You Need a Divorce Attorney
2013
TCM Website
Why You Need a Real Estate Attorney
Languages
English
Spanish