Atty. Marcus Grant Matthews

Atty. Marcus Grant Matthews

Mr. Marcus Grant Matthews is a lawyer practicing admiralty, alternative dispute resolution, litigation: commercial and 4 other areas of law.

Houston Houston 20 yrs experience 20 year
Call (504) 438-3742 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Marcus Grant Matthews at a glance

Marcus Grant Matthews is a Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Phelps Dunbar LLP. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, adr, and maritime. Admitted to practice in US District Court, Northern District of Texas (2007), US District Court, Southern District of Texas (2007), US District Court, Eastern District of Texas (2009), and Maine (2020). Educated at The University of Texas at Houston (J.D., 2006) and The University of Texas at Houston (B.A., 2003). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Marcus Grant Matthews is a lawyer practicing admiralty, alternative dispute resolution, litigation: commercial and 4 other areas of law
  • Marcus received a B.A. degree from The University of Texas at Houston in 2003, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Marcus practices at Phelps Dunbar LLP in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Marcus Grant Matthews's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Marcus Grant Matthews handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Marcus Grant Matthews is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Marcus Grant Matthews is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Marcus Grant Matthews is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Texas →

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

Marcus Grant Matthews is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Texas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Houston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Marcus Grant Matthews

Where is Marcus Grant Matthews's law office located?
Marcus Grant Matthews's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Phelps Dunbar LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Marcus Grant Matthews handle?
Marcus Grant Matthews focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, adr, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Marcus Grant Matthews practiced law?
Marcus Grant Matthews has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Marcus Grant Matthews go to law school?
Marcus Grant Matthews earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (B.A., 2003).
How can I contact Marcus Grant Matthews for a consultation?
You can contact Marcus Grant Matthews directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Marcus Grant Matthews received?
Marcus Grant Matthews's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
The University of Texas at Houston
- 2006
B.A.
The University of Texas at Houston
- 2003

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

US District Court, Northern District of Texas
Admitted: 2007
US District Court, Southern District of Texas
Admitted: 2007
US District Court, Eastern District of Texas
Admitted: 2009
Maine
Admitted: 2020

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