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Matthew D Adkins

7 years of experience
Criminal Law, Personal Injury, Appeals & Appellate
Georgia, South Carolina

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Chris Lusk August 18, 2023

Rating: 10

Ethical man who will do everything possible to help a client. Zealous advocate View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Classmate at Law School

Classmate at University of South Carolina School of Law

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

Different Client, Same Side of Case

Criminal Defense work

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
November 2017 - May 2023 on various matters

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

Extremely persuasive arguments and zealous advocate for clients

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Cited caselaw with confidence and ease. Was able to articulate why a case was applicable

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Understood the crux of caselaw with enough depth to argue the merits.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Explained matters in a way clients could understand while also being concise.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Avoided situations where ex parte communication could occur.

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

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

Emotional Intelligence
Litigation
Oral Argument
Problem Solving
Trials

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

Sawyer A. Martin August 2, 2023

Rating: 10

Matthew Adkins is a passionate, experienced and trustworthy advocate for every client that walks through his door. He upholds the law and integrity of the legal profession with an unparalleled reputation in the community. He goes above and beyond to meet the needs of each of his clients and help them on to the next chapter of their life. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

I currently work with Mr. Adkins as an associate at his firm.

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

Same Client

We work together.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
August 16, 2022 through the present.

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

Matthew Adkins is a passionate, experienced and trustworthy advocate for every client that walks through his door. He is an effective advocate and counselor for each client to achieve their goals and help them to the next chapter of their life.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

He is incredibly well versed in the law of Georgia and South Carolina.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

He is very knowledgeable on how to conduct legal analysis in Georgia and South Carolina.

Communication Skills: Excellent

After years of service in the army and extensive experience in front of a Judge and jury, Matthew Adkins has exemplary communication skills as an attorney.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Matthew Adkins holds himself and those in his profession to the highest level of ethics and professionalism.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
I would recommend him for appeals, personal injury, criminal, and domestic practice areas.

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

S. Jacob Witty August 2, 2023

Rating: 10

Working with Matt was insightful and a valuable learning experience. I can see him doing very well now and moving forward. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Worked with him at what was at the time the Law Office of Lloyd D. Murray, Sr. It is now Murray and Adkins, Trial Attorneys.

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

Same Client

Matt and I worked together to handle the Personal Injury case load in the firm.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
August '21 - December '21

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

Strong advocate for clients; zealous and passionate about representing clients' position, and the relevant facts and law there-related.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Very keenly informed on the workings of personal injury and insurance matters. As I understand, has branched out into criminal defense and other areas, and I expect no less than excellence in those areas too.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Willing to listen to counter-argument and re-assess position, which is very important. Adaptability is key.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Clear and direct communication. Very timely with responses and keeping in touch.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Have not known him to be anything other than ethical or professional.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Personal Injury, Workplace Discrimination / Injury, Criminal Defense, etc.

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

Appeals
Business Advising
Client Relations
Collaboration
Document Review
Drafting
Financial Literacy (handling client funds)
Legal Research
Legal Writing
Litigation
Oral Argument
Problem Solving
Project Management
Transactions
Trials
Use of Technology

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

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