Atty. Matthew I. Hetzel
Matthew I. Hetzel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Workers' Compensation Law - Employers.
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About Matthew I. Hetzel at a glance
Matthew I. Hetzel is a workers comp attorney based in Ridgeland, Mississippi, practicing at Wells Marble & Hurst PLLC. Educated at Mississippi College (J.D., 1999). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law - Employers (2026). Serands clients in Ridgeland, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Matthew I. Hetzel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
- Matthew I., who practices law in Ridgeland, Mississippi, has been recognized since 2022
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matthew I. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Matthew I. Hetzel is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Mississippi →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Mississippi
Practicing law in Mississippi. Legal matters in Mississippi are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Ridgeland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Mississippi state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Mississippi 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 Mississippi courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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