Matthew George Bennett

Matthew G. Bennett is Foley Freeman’s newest attorney. His practice focuses on civil litigation, family law, personal injury, and a variety of other legal issues. Mr. Bennett graduated first in his class from the University of Idaho College of Law and received several prestigious awards including the College of Law’s Award of Legal Achievement (2014) and the University of Idaho’s Alumni Award for Excellence (2013). During law school, Mr. Bennett published his first article while serving on the Idaho Law Review. The publication entitled Idaho Custody Determinations: Limits on Standing, focuses on 3rd party custody rights in Idaho and earned Mr. Bennett the Idaho Law Review’s Outstanding Associate Writing Award in 2013. Prior to law school, Mr. Bennett obtained a master’s degree in social work from Boise State University. He is a Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) and has treated a wide variety of mental health issues in both adults and children. He is also experienced in conducting family and marriage therapy. Mr. Bennett works with both Spanish and English speaking clients and is proficient in reading writing, and speaking Spanish. When he is not working, Mr. Bennett enjoys participating in sports, traveling, playing the drums, and reading.