Matthew Burgess
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Matthew Burgess
Biography
Matt Burgess is an attorney in South Carolina, where he represents clients in matters of Personal Injury and Criminal Defense. Matt has been chosen a member of The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers and Top 40 Under 40; selected by the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys and the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys as a member of their “10 Best Attorneys”; by the American Society of Legal Advocates as one of the Top 40 Under 40 Criminal Defense Lawyers in the State of South Carolina; and has been recognized by the National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys as a recipient of their Top 10 Under 40 Attorney Award.
The Law Office of Matt Burgess, Ltd. Co. is located in downtown Rock Hill, where Matt regularly takes cases in York County and the surrounding areas- Cherokee, Chester, Chesterfield, Fairfield, Kershaw & Lancaster counties- though he has also represented clients across South Carolina’s Midlands & Lowcountry, including Lexington, Richland, Sumter & Charleston counties, among others. He has appeared locally and nationally on major broadcast networks and their affiliates- NBC, CBS, FOX & CNN- and quoted by mainstream periodicals, his casework featured in publications such as the Washington Post, New York Times, People & USA Today.
Matt can be reached at 803-909-9415, or by e-mail at info@mattburgesslaw.com.
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
DUI & DWI
Insurance Claims
Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Associate Attorney Coffey, Chandler & McKenzie, P.A.
Year: 2013 - 2015
Description:
Attorney The Law Office of Matt Burgess, Ltd. Co.
Year: 2015 - Current
Description: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury & General Litigation
Professional Associations
South Carolina Bar Member (2013 - Current)
Awards
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Top 10 Under 40 Attorney Award
National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys ("NACDA")
Note: Nationally Ranked Top 10 Under 40 Attorney Award for excellence in the field of Criminal Law, 2016-2017
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Commendation Medal
South Carolina State Guard 2015.0
Note: “Commendable service in providing pro bono legal representation to George Stinney, Jr., a young African-American wrongfully convicted and executed for the murder of two young girls in 1944. [Matt] Burgess undertook the research necessary to successfully bring an action to have his conviction overturned and his name cleared. [Matt] Burgess has also employed his significant legal prowess in the representation of veterans facing legal proceedings on behalf of the State Guard.”
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Top 40 Under 40
American Society of Legal Advocates ("ASLA")
Note: Top 40 Criminal Defense Lawyer Under 40 in the State of South Carolina, 2017-2018
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Top 100 Trial Lawyers
The National Trial Lawyers
Note: 2014-2017
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Top 40 Under 40
The National Trial Lawyers
Note: 2016-2017
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10 Best Attorneys (South Carolina)
American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys 2017.0
Note: For exceptional and outstanding client service
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10 Best Attorneys (South Carolina)
American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys 2017.0
Note: For exceptional and outstanding client service
Education
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Charleston School of Law J.D. (2012) | Law
Year: 2010 - 2012
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The Citadel B.A. (2010) | English Literature
Year: 2006 - 2010
Speaking Engagements
"State of South Carolina vs. George Stinney, Jr.", Wake Forest University School of Law Innocence & Justice Clinic, Wake Forest University School of Law, November 9, 2016, Wake Forest University School of Law
"State of South Carolina vs. George Stinney, Jr.", Wake Forest University School of Law Innocence & Justice Clinic, Wake Forest University School of Law, November 9, 2016, Wake Forest University School of Law
Websites
https://www.mattburgesslaw.com/
MattBurgessLaw.com
The Law Office of Matt Burgess, Ltd. Co.
331 E. Main St., Suite 200, Rock Hill, SC 29730
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed