Matthew Douglas McConnell
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Matthew Douglas McConnell
Biography
Before starting a law practice in his hometown of Lafayette, Louisiana, Matt left home to acquire the education and experience he needed to represent the people of Lafayette and Acadiana in legal matters.
Earning first a college degree from Sewanee and then a law degree, with honors, from Tulane, Matt was a DeBlois-Sewanee Scholar and honors trial advocate. And he obtained the Tulane Civil Litigation Clinic's then highest ever trial award for an indigent client.
Matt's law practice now draws on a wide range of experience and education to serve injured people in any Louisiana state or federal court.
Matt has extensive courtroom experience from a 25-plus-year civil litigation practice and from trying cases in his early practice years as a felony prosecutor. He is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court.
The firm also handles wills, successions and probate as well as select criminal and business matters.
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Workers' Compensation
Probate
Probate Administration
Maritime Law
Fees
- Free Consultation - Free consultations in injury and referral cases
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Former Chairman Lafayette/Acadiana Chapter Federal Bar Association
Year: Current
Description:
Former Board Member, Federal Civil Practice Section Federal Bar Association
Year: 2012
Description:
Former Assistant District Attorney Orleans Parish District Attorney's Office
Year: 1999
Description: Felony Prosecutor
Professional Associations
Louisiana State Bar Member (Current)
Lafayette Bar Association (Current)
Federal Bar Association - Lafayette/Acadiana Chapter President (2009 - Current)
Federal Bar Association - Federal Practice Section Board Member (2008 - Current)
Education
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University of the South B.A. (1992) | Modern History
Year: 1992
Honors: Order of Gownsmen academic honor society, Varsity Baseball all-conference infielder/RBI leader
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Tulane University School of Law J.D. (1996) | Law
Year: 1996
Honors: Cum Laude, Honors Trial Advocacy, Moot Court Board Activities: Civil Litigation Clinic, highest monetary judgment of record
Websites
Mailing
P. O. Box 52024, Lafayette, LA 70505
McConnell Law Offices
1502 West University Avenue, Lafayette, LA 70506
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 4 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
(337) 347-6403