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Matthew Benson

10 years of experience
Criminal Law, Divorce, Family Law...
Arkansas

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Dustin A. Duke January 29, 2021

Rating: 9

Matt is diligent in his practice of law and has good communication skills. He keeps up with his cases and keeps his clients informed. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Matt and I worked together previously at another law firm.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Same Client
Represented Me or My Company

We have been co-counsel on cases while at the same firm.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
2020

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Matt was a diligent advocate for our clients. He worked his cases and kept up a good level of client communication.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Matt keeps up on the areas of law relevant to his fields of practice.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Matt has good reasoning and analytical skills. He is capable of analyzing a clients needs.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Matt is good about returning clients' calls, emails and texts.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Matt is a professional who takes his job seriously. He is ethical in his practice.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Criminal Defense; Family Law.

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Litigation
Oral Argument
Problem Solving
Trials

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

Stewart Whaley February 11, 2020

Rating: 10

Matthew is engaging and approachable while working aggressively for his clients. That combination is in short supply. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

We worked at the same firm the last two years.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Same Client

We work at the same firm. We've worked on criminal and divorce and family law cases.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
2019 - 2020

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Matt is smart and understands the law. He does what is best for his clients while aggressively moving cases forward.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

I would never hesitate to call on Matthew for advice. He is very knowledgeable and interested in the law.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Matt spots legal problems and opportunities very efficiently. He can explain complex situations in a simple manner. His advice is sought by co-workers as well as clients.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Matt is a great communicator. He explains difficult issues in plain, clear language for clients.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Matt is very professional and ethical. He does not compromise his integrity or service when helping clients or opposing other attorneys.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Bankruptcy Criminal Law Divorce Family Law Intellectual Property Estate Planning Trademarks

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Business Advising
Client Relations
Document Review
Drafting
Financial Literacy (handling client funds)
Litigation
Oral Argument
Problem Solving
Trials
Use of Technology

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

Jonathan Cigainero February 10, 2020

Rating: 10

Matthew is a zealous advocate for his clients and a highly effective communicator. Matthew truly has his clients' best interest at heart and does all he can to achieve the best result possible for them. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Matthew and I work together.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Same Client

Matthew and I work together.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
2017 - present

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Matthew has an excellent working knowledge of criminal and domestic law.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Matthew has a great deal of experience with criminal and domestic law.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Matthew is an excellent communicator with people from all walks of life.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Matthew would never undergo an ethically questionable course of action.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
intellectual property, estate planning, criminal law, family law, business law, bankruptcy

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Appeals
Arbitration
Business Advising
Client Relations
Collaboration
Dispute Resolution
Document Review
Drafting
Emotional Intelligence
Financial Literacy (handling client funds)
Legal Research
Legal Writing
Litigation
Mediation
Negotiation
Oral Argument
Problem Solving
Pro Bono and Community Services
Project Management
Transactions
Trials
Use of Technology

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

Chris W. Burks February 10, 2020

Rating: 10

Matt is a very strong attorney. He is a well-spoken and very prepared advocate for his clients. He gives helpful advice that resolves issues. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Work with Matt.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Same Client

We work together for the same clients.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
2019-2020.

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Matt is a highly effective attorney. He is experienced in and out of Court, and knows the law well.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Matt is a highly intelligent attorney. He knows the law well.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Matt's advice is highly sought after. He gives direct advice that does not waste the client's time or money.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Matt is a strong communicator. He is a great trial advocate, and has relevant experience in the Courtroom.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Matt is above reproach, professional and kind. He is known for being reliable and ethical.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Criminal Law. Family Law.

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Dispute Resolution
Drafting
Oral Argument
Trials

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

Josh A. Eason January 20, 2020

Rating: 10

Matthew Benson has devoted his years of practice to achieving the best results from real people with real issues. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Matthew and I work in the same firm.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Same Client

Matt and I have co-counseled cases.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
2019-2020

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Matt is an aggressive and knowledgeable attorney who fights hard for his clients.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Matt has an extensive knowledge of the law and how to apply it.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Matt can look at factual situations and provide excellent legal analysis of the situation.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Matt is very responsive and always strives to make sure his clients understand what is going on.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Matt is a great person who always strives to do what is right.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Family Law, Criminal Law, Social Security Disability, Adoptions, Custody Matters, Civil Litigation

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Q. Please provide any additional comments about this lawyer
Matthew Benson has devoted his years of practice to achieving the best results from real people with real issues.

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

Vanessa Cash Adams January 18, 2020

Rating: 10

I gave Matt Benson a 10 because he's one of those lawyers the public can trust and count on for effective legal services. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Matt and I work together at wh Law. We both handle bankruptcy cases across the state.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Same Client

Matt and I work on cases together as a team. Matt is NWA and I'm in central Arkansas. However, we routinely video-chat or conference call to easily communicate on cases.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
I've worked with Matt Benson from August 2020 to present.

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Matt is highly effective counselor and advocate for his clients. He is always on the go, traveling to different hearings and is never late. He responds quickly to his clients and is effective in communicating.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Matt is an excellent lawyer. Not only is he smart, fair, and honest but he doesn't waste his clients' time with needless expenses or costs.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

The ability to effectively analyze the legal issue in a case is important but so is effectively analyzing a client's best options. Matt is the perfect attorney that can do both.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Naturally a people person, Matt can talk to anyone. He is great at explaining things so that his clients can understand, avoiding fancy legal talk just to sound impressive.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Matt is very professional both in and out of the courtroom. He values his obligation to his clients and values his ethical duty to clients and to the Arkansas Bar.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
I recommend Matt Benson for criminal law, family law, and bankruptcy law.

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Client Relations
Collaboration
Dispute Resolution
Document Review
Drafting
Emotional Intelligence
Financial Literacy (handling client funds)
Legal Research
Legal Writing
Litigation
Negotiation
Oral Argument
Problem Solving
Project Management
Transactions
Trials
Use of Technology

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

Brandon M Haubert January 7, 2020

Rating: 10

Matt is the zealous advocate and works hard on his cases. He is always working for the benefit of his clients. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Matt and I have worked together. He his a great advocate for his clients.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Same Client

We work at the same firm and often debate the best way to help clients.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
Currently. We work together now.

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

His listens to his clients. Knows the law, and prepare for his cases.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Matt researches and prepares for cases, he is always trying to get better.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

He is always thinking and trying to improve his clients situation. He looks out for his Clients first.

Communication Skills: Excellent

He communicates with clients well. He is prompt in getting back to them.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Matt always puts his clients needs first and tries to accomplish what is best for them.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Criminal, Family Law, Bankruptcy

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

Degen Clow June 21, 2019

Rating: 10

Matt is one of the best lawyers I have had the pleasure of working with in Arkansas. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Matt was a former prosecutor and we worked on cases together.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Same Client

Matt was a former prosecutor and we worked on cases together.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
2014-2019

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Matthew goes the extra mile to ensure his clients get great results.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Matthew goes the extra mile to ensure his clients get great results in their cases.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Matthew has great research skills and can drill down and find the important issues.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Matt takes the time to really listen to his clients so he can best understand the case.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Matt is a very honest and trustworthy individual who follows the rules of ethics.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Criminal law, family law

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Q. Please provide any additional comments about this lawyer
Matt is a fantastic lawyer.

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

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