Matthew is the managing partner of Thompson Addison, pllc, emphasizing complex, high conflict Family Law, professional representation, general civil defense, employer matters, appeals and serious injury cases.
Thompson Addison is a statewide practice, taking cases in all Courts throughout Mississippi, State and Federal Courts. Matthew is an experienced litigator having handled hundreds of cases and all phases, including; trials, hearings, depositions, mediations and appeals.
Matthew is the Past-President of the Madison County Bar Association, formerly on the Board of Directors with the Mississippi Volunteers Lawyer Project and currently with Mississippi Legal Services Corporation. Matthew is an Adjunct Professor at MC Law teaching Domestic Relations and a frequent presenter at CLE seminars. He is the author of Mississippi Divorce, Alimony and Child Custody, with Forms.
Practice areas
Thompson Addison, pllc, emphasizes complex, high conflict Family Law, representing Professionals with board/bar issues, general civil defense, employer matters, appeals, and serious injury cases.
17 years
17 years
All areas of appellate reresentation.
17 years
Languages spoken
English
Thompson Addison, pllc
2060 Main Street
Madison, MS, 39110
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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MS | Active | 2005 | 05/30/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2012 |
MVP | Mississippi Volunteer Lawyers Project | 2012 |
AV Preeminent Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2011 |
American Jurisprudence Award- Legislation | Mississippi College School of Law | 2005 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Associate | Chinn & Assoc., PLLC | 2005 - 2012 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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U.S. Supreme Court | Member Attorney | 2014 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | 2005 - Present |
Madison County Bar Association | Past-President | 2005 - Present |
Mississippi State Bar | Member | 2005 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Mississippi Bar- Famliy Law Section Newsletter | I am an Undivorce Attorney | 2008 |
Hinds County Bar Newsletter | Wise; Chancellor, Mentor, Volunteer | N/A |
Hinds County Bar Association Newsletter | Thomas Elected Chancellor | N/A |
Hinds County Bar Newsletter | Owens, Senior Chancellor; Being a Chancellor is a Marathon Not a Sprint | N/A |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Mississippi College School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2005 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Family Law Update | Ethical issues: Handling Divorce in a Constructive Manner | 2012 |
Mediation CLE | Mediating the Family Law Case | 2011 |
Family Law CLE | A Family Law 101 | 2011 |
Family Law CLE | Irreconcilable Differences Divorce; 101 | 2010 |
ABA Spring COnference | Lunch with Experience | 2010 |
Mini CLE Marathon | Family Law Update and Odds & Ends in Family Law | 2009 |
Family Law CLE | Covenant Marriage, Child Custody and Odds and Ends | 2008 |
14th Annual Hot Tips- Family Law | Appellate Practice | 2007 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Kumar v. Kumar, 976 So.2d 957 (Miss.App. 2008) | Reversed and Remanded |
Stribling v. Stribling, 960 So.2d 556 (Miss.App. 2007) | Affirmed |
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Christopher Dunnells, Family Attorney on May 8, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Robert Kyle, Family Attorney on Apr 16, 2020
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I highly recommend Mr. Thompson and his firm. I regularly refer friends and clients needing assistance with family law matters to his firm. All have been highly satisfied with the results Mr. Thompson achieved for them.
Christopher Dunnells, Family Attorney on May 8, 2020
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I endorse this lawyer.
Robert Kyle, Family Attorney on Apr 16, 2020
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I highly recommend Mr. Thompson and his firm. I regularly refer friends and clients needing assistance with family law matters to his firm. All have been highly satisfied with the results Mr. Thompson achieved for them.
Abigail Peterson, Family Attorney on Jun 26, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Matthew is a highly skilled family law attorney and I regularly refer complicated matters to his office.
Baskin Jones, Divorce and separation Attorney on Dec 23, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Thompson has experience and is a fixture in the chancery courts of central MS.
Willard Gregg, Divorce and separation Attorney on Feb 2, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Matthew is a thorough advocate that seeks amicable resolution first. In a field of law seemingly overrun by acrimony, Matthew's approach is helpful to his client and appreciated by his colleagues.
Pat Zimmerman, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jan 14, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Matthew is an effective Mississippi family law attorney and an asset to the profession. I endorse this lawyer.
Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 13, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Craig Robertson, Divorce and separation Attorney on Apr 2, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
My friend the BTL is bright and practical. He loves his family. Offering a unique pricing approach, he can cut to the heart of a matter.
Colin McCallin, Unknown Attorney on Oct 3, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Dmitriy Shakhnevich, Appeals Attorney on Sep 28, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Joseph Torri, Unknown Attorney on Sep 23, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
George Munoz, Family Attorney on Sep 12, 2014
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Mr. Tompson, is an asset to the legal profession and is well respected by his peers and his clients. He has gained an excellent reputation as a top tier advocate and he exemplifies all of the characteristics of a top quality lawyer. I recommend to anyone looking for an attorney who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of clients and achieving the most favorable result possible. FYI the bowtie, looks sharp. I endorse this attorney. –Anthony Munoz, Esq.
Saam Ghiaasiaan, Unknown Attorney on Jul 19, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. William is a sharp witted, outside-the-box thinker who brings these attributes to the table for his clients' benefit.
Joshua Alexander, Domestic violence Attorney on Jul 17, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. He is very well respected in the legal community.
Michael Waddington, Family Attorney on Jun 5, 2014
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I endorse William. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Sean Cleary, Appeals Attorney on May 20, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community.
John O'Brien, Appeals Attorney on Apr 21, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. An outstanding and well respected attorney in the legal community. I would recommend him wholeheartedly to anyone needing legal representation.
Tabatha Stern, Divorce and separation Attorney on Feb 27, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Matthew is thorough and tenacious with an ability to bring resolution to matters.
Francis Springer, Family Attorney on Jun 20, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.
William Grafton, Family Attorney on Apr 3, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.