Atty. Matthew D. Connell

Atty. Matthew D. Connell

Matthew D. Connell is a lawyer practicing estate planning, family law, insurance law and 3 other areas of law.

Lafayette Lafayette 30 yrs experience 30 year
Call (337) 216-1639 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Matthew D. Connell at a glance

Matthew D. Connell is a Member based in Lafayette, Louisiana, practicing at McConnell Law Offices. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on trusts, personal injury, family law, estate planning, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1996). Educated at Vermont Law School (J.D., 1993) and Franklin and Marshall College (B.A., 1989). Serands clients in Lafayette, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Matthew D. Connell is a lawyer practicing estate planning, family law, insurance law and 3 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from Franklin and Marshall College in 1989, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Matthew practices at McConnell Law Offices in Lafayette, LA

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew D. Connell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew D. Connell handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

Matthew D. Connell is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Louisiana →

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.

Matthew D. Connell is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

Matthew D. Connell is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Louisiana →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Matthew D. Connell is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Louisiana →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Matthew D. Connell is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Louisiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Louisiana

Practicing law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Lafayette are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana 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 Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew D. Connell

Where is Matthew D. Connell's law office located?
Matthew D. Connell's law practice is located in Lafayette, Louisiana. The firm is McConnell Law Offices. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew D. Connell handle?
Matthew D. Connell focuses on trusts, personal injury, family law, estate planning, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Matthew D. Connell practiced law?
Matthew D. Connell has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Matthew D. Connell go to law school?
Matthew D. Connell earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1989).
How can I contact Matthew D. Connell for a consultation?
You can contact Matthew D. Connell 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.

Education

J.D.
Vermont Law School
- 1993
B.A.
Franklin and Marshall College
- 1989

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1996

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