Whitney Marie Matney

Whitney Marie Matney

4.9
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 11 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Bentonville, AR
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

205 NW A Street, Second floor, Bentonville, AR

About Whitney

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-400 per hour

Contingency

33%-45%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Arkansas for 11 years

State: Arkansas

Acquired: 2014

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Location

Law Offices of Whitney Marie Matney

205 NW A Street, Second floor, Bentonville, AR, 72712

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Whitney Marie Matney's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

31 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by Thomas | May 14, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Worst decision I made during my divorce. DO NOT RECOMMEND

I hired Whitney as lawyer/counsel. I don't feel like I was given any type of information that assisted in making the important decisions that need to be made during the divorce process. There were NO "what to look for" or "how to prepare for" pointers and I feel like Whitney was more worried about im...pressing my ex's lawyer (because she gets work from him) than doing anything to benefit me. I learned more about divorce in the prologue of a "how to" book after spending more than a few thousand dollars with Whitney. Waste of my time and money and I'll be paying for years now. I DO NOT RECOMMNEND.

Whitney Matney

Replied last May 14, 2024

I am sorry you feel this way. I can without a doubt assure you that I zealously advocated for you, leading the case to an agreed settlement that you were pleased with, until you requested that I represent you in a subsequent matter that I felt had no merit, and I declined to represent you. When you told me of the Google searches you did, I explained that the information you read didn’t apply to Arkansas law. Your ex’s attorney has never had occasion to send me work, that I am aware of, as he takes the same type of cases I do. I would love to hear the information you have as to what clients he has sent me so I can send him a thank you letter! Again, if I had done so poorly, I do not believe you would have sought my services for a second time. However, I would be happy to discuss any concerns you have about my prior representation during your divorce to help ease your mind with respect to the advice I gave you throughout that process if you are now having second thoughts. Please feel free to contact my office to speak with me at (479) 250-0941. Thank you.

Posted by Alicia | March 28, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Highly recommended, efficient, honest and caring

I am so grateful I hired Whitney Matney for my recent legal issue. She talked to me personally and was honest from the beginning about the process. I appreciated this greatly as it eases stress, respected my time and limited the amount of money I needed to spend for my case. She told me what I could ...expect and I knew I could trust in that because of her expertise and experience. She helped an extremely difficult and heartbreaking situation be more tolerable and less stressful. My divorce was simple because of her and her office staff and it was completed in less than 60 days. This allowed me to move forward, maintain my work schedule and decreased stress on my family and children as well. She was flexible with how I could contact her and responded in a timely manner. I will recommend Whitney to any friends or family in need of an attorney.

Posted by April | December 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

SO SO GREAT!!

Whitney helped us with custody issues for my son. She was honest and compassionate. She listened to my concerns and kept in touch with me every step of the way. Before Whitney I had gone through two other attorneys and they all disappointed in some way and didn't seem to care. Whitney made me feel li...ke I was her only client and let me vent to her on more than one occasion! She also recommended a great counselor for my son to see as well. She knows what she is doing and will take care of you.

Posted by Alice | December 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Went above and beyond

Whitney was wonderful to step into my case after I had hired another lawyer that I started to feel wasn't working for me. My case was a very difficult case and the attorney that was representing the person against me was very tricky . Whitney stood her ground and wasn't swayed or tricked into settlin...g for less . She is always quick to respond to my messages and keeps me informed on what is going on and what to expect and what my options are . She does her research and knows her stuff going into court .. After my case was over I was able to rely on her to do any follow ups needed and make sure i received the items I was suppose to receive in a timely manner .. I always feel that she is on my side and is working hard for me . I really needed that and appreciated all of her hard work in my case

Posted by AJ | December 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

She's simply the best!

I was fighting my ex for custody of our 2 kids. Everyone told me there was no way in Arkansas that I would win. I was constantly told that majority of the time, the judge always gives the mother custody of the children. I almost gave up on fighting, until I met Whitney. A friend recommended that I sa...t down with her, so I did. After explaining my situation and provided my evidence, her passion alone proved to me Whitney was perfect for the job. I hired her immediately. She explained everything so well and in a way that made it easy to understand. She worked so hard and passionately to lead us towards victory (to win the case). End result: My daughters live with me full-time and we are all living happily ever after. She still currently represents me and is there for me anytime I need her. As a joke with 100% truth behind it, I always tell her that she is the wind beneath my wings. I would recommend her to anyone and everyone! In fact, I tried to recommend her to someone and their reply was "I already have an awesome lawyer!" only to find out that she was ALREADY Whitney's client. In conclusion, Whitney made what I thought was only a dream come true. She will never know how much i appreciate and love her for what she's done for me and my family. Thank you Whitney! You are the best!

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Whitney Marie Matney's Lawyer Endorsements

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Tim Watson

Unknown lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have had the opportunity to work with Whitney on a case and found her to be effective, diligent and caring in the representation of her clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Eldon Cripps

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Whitney is passionate about her clients especially when serving as a Court Appointed Attorney Ad Litem. I have used her in that capacity in several cases and believe she is knowledgeable, works hard and will look out for the best interest of her clients."

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Louis Lim

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Whitney is a dedicated and passionate advocate for her clients. I endorse her."

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Andrea McCurdy

Family lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Whitney served as attorney ad litem for one of my cases. The case was particularly complex, and she handled it with every bit of the attention and passion it required and did an awesome job. She is prompt to respond to emails and phone calls, and keeps her clients and all parties updated well on proceedings. I endorse Whitney without hesitation."

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Eun Sol Kim

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have personally worked with Whitney on a matter. She is effective and knowledgeable. I definitely endorse this lawyer."

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Seth Bickett

Family lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Co-worker

"Professionalism at its finest."

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Melissa McManus

Family lawyer

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Eldon Cripps

Family lawyer

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Larry Thompson

Family lawyer

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Andrea McCurdy

Child custody lawyer

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Eun Sol Kim

Family lawyer

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William Trentham

Criminal defense lawyer

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Seth Bickett

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

2012

1st Place Closing Argument Competition, Bailey & Oliver Law Firm

2012

Best Oralist, Ann Killenbeck

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Attorney, Bickett & Trentham Law Partners

Associations

2013 - 2013

Board of Advocates

Member

2013 - 2014

WB Putman Inn of Court

Pupil

2013 - 2013

Traveling Trial Competition - University of Arkansas School of Law

Competitor

Education

2013

University of Arkansas School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2023

Domestic Relations and the Attorney Ad Litem

Attorney Ad Litem CLE

2022

Domestic Relations and the Attorney Ad Litem

Attorney Ad Litem CLE

2020

Domestic Relations and the Attorney Ad Litem

Attorney Ad Litem CLE

2019

Domestic Relations and the Attorney Ad Litem

Attorney Ad Litem CLE

2018

Domestic Relations and the Attorney Ad Litem

Attorney Ad Litem CLE

2017

Domestic Relations and the Attorney Ad Litem

Attorney Ad Litem CLE

2016

Domestic Relations and the Attorney Ad Litem

Attorney Ad Litem CLE

Languages

English

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