Matthew Douglas McConnell

Matthew Douglas McConnell

also known as Matt McConnell, Matt D. McConnell

4.7
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 29 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Lafayette, LA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Workers Compensation ... +2 more

1021 Coolidge Blvd, Lafayette, LA

About Matthew

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Contingency

20%-40%

Retainer

Sometimes


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Licenses

Licensed in Louisiana for 29 years

State: Louisiana

Acquired: 1996

Eligible to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 20 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2005

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

McConnell Law Firm

1021 Coolidge Blvd, Lafayette, LA, 70503-2435

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4.7 /5.0

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Posted by anonymous | September 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Extremely smart, knowledgeable, and effective lawyer

I will not go into details on what my case was about but it was not something simple like a speeding ticket. From day one, he assured me that he would do everything in his power to help me. He sounded very sincere and genuinely wanting to help me instead of other lawyers i talked with that just wante...d money or to get an "win" under his/her belt. When i came in, i had no hope, he gave me my life back. He took the case even though it was not in his area of expertise. He had so many positive professional contacts that he was able to talk to them and help me a lot. I owe Mr. McConnell everything, he feels like family now because of how everything was handled from beginning to end. He is an incredible lawyer and i can not recommend him enough. There is no case to small or to big for him and his team. Give him a try and it might just be the very best decision that you will ever make.

Posted by Bill | September 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Very good attorney

We hired Mr. McConnell when my wife was involved in an accident in Memphis, TN. He did everything he could for us until the other party would not even try to settle. Since he did not have a Tennessee license, he referred us to an attorney in Memphis to finish out our case. He is a really good atto...rney who knows what he is doing.

Posted by Yvette | September 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Great lawyer

I have known and worked with Matt. I had an issue that I needed help with, and Matt helped me with it. Unfortunately, through no fault of his, I didn't get the result I wanted. With that said, I would have no problem asking for his assistance in the future.

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2016

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Top 100 Litigation Lawyers in Louisiana, ASLA

2013

Top Lawyers, Acadiana Profile

1996

Honors Trial Advocate, Tulane Law School

1994

Moot Court Board, Tulane Law School

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Partner/Owner, McConnell Law Offices

2008 - 2011

Senior Partner, Elmore & McConnell Law Firm

2004 - 2008

Lateral Associate, Preis Kraft & Roy

2001 - 2004

Lateral Associate, Briney & Foret law firm

1999 - 2001

Member, Denechaud & Denechaud law firm

1998 - 1999

Assistant District Attorney, Orleans Parish District Attorney's Office

1996 - 1998

Associate, Larzelere & Picou law firm

1994 - 1996

Law Clerk, Courtenay Fortsall

1994 - 1995

Extern to Magistrate Judge Methvin, United State Western District Court

1992 - 1992

Sawmill Manager, Ontario Hardwood

1992 - 1993

Reporter/Night Editor, Abbeville Meridional Newspaper

1991 - 1991

Deckhand, Jack's Launch

Associations

2013 - Present

Schools of the Sacred Heart

Chairman, Board of Trustees

1996 - Present

Louisiana and Lafayette Parish Bar Associations

Member

2012 - 2016

Rotary Club of Lafayette

Board member

2012 - 2016

Parish Executive Committee

Former Chair, Member

2005 - 2009

Federal Bar Association - Civil Practice Section

Board Member

2004 - 2013

Federal Bar Association (Lafayette/Acadiana Chapter)

Past-President

Education

1996

Tulane University

J.D., Cum Laude

1992

Sewanee: University of the South

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1991

Institut d'Etudes International

Undergrad

Speaking Engagements

2008

SW Louisiana Claims Association

Bad Faith Insurance Claims Handling

Languages

French

English

Activity

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