Atty. Matthew M. Williams
Matthew Williams’ aggressive mindset and well-reasoned approach to litigation have routinely produced favorable verdicts and results for his clients. A skilled negotiator and litigator, Matt is adept at quickly and efficiently evaluating claims to assist the client in deciding whether the matter should be resolved early or taken through trial.
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Matthew M. Williams is a Director based in Gulfport, Mississippi, practicing at Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on employment, business, class action, construction, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (2007) and Alabama U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit U.S. District Court for the Middle District of A (2017). Educated at Mississippi College School of Law (J.D., 2007) and The University of Mississippi (B.A. Political, 2004). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Gulfport, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Matthew Williams’ aggressive mindset and well-reasoned approach to litigation have routinely produced favorable verdicts and results for his clients
- A skilled negotiator and litigator, Matt is adept at quickly and efficiently evaluating claims to assist the client in deciding whether the matter should be resolved early or taken through trial
- Serving on the firm’s Emergency Response Team, Matt is no stranger to meeting the needs of his clients at all hours of the day or night
- This commitment to 24/7, on-site emergency response allows Matt to immerse himself in the earliest stages of a claim, gathering details and witness reactions that help clients anticipate the demands of the claim and position their defense
- Understanding that the claim belongs to the client, not him, Matt actively engages and collaborates with his clients in all phases of the claim, ensuring that his clients’ needs and wants are meaningfully addressed
- Having successfully tried cases throughout Mississippi and Alabama, Matt’s practice is primarily focused in the areas of first- and third-party insurance defense, trucking and transportation, employer’s liability, professional liability, and construction
- Matt has also served as local counsel to some of the largest insurance carriers in the country and abroad, and is also often called on to represent his clients’ interests in corporate acquisitions and other transactional matters
- Matt joined Galloway after having already established his presence in Mississippi
- A native of Pascagoula, Matt has remained a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast
- Recognizing the need to give back to the community that has helped shape his career, Matthew has remained professionally and civically active
- He is a member of the Mobile County, Harrison County, and Jackson County Bar Associations
- the Jackson County Young Lawyers Association and the Russell, Blass, Walker chapter of the American Inns of Court
- In 2012, and again in 2014, he was honored with an appointment by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of Ocean Springs to serve as Vice-President of the city’s Economic Development Council
- Additionally, Matt serves as the President of the Board of Directors for the Back Bay Mission, a local non-profit aimed at eradicating poverty along the Mississippi Gulf Coast, and is a member of the premier organization for defense lawyers, the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel
- Awards & Recognitions •The Best Lawyers in America - Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, Litigation - Construction, Litigation - Insurance, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Product Liability Litigation - Defendants, 2026 RELATED NEWS Texas Defense Attorney Adraon D. Greene Joins Prestigious FDCC Texas Defense Attorney Adraon D. Greene Joins Prestigious FDCC 71 Galloway Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Best Lawyers in America 71 Galloway Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Best Lawyers in America How Employers Traverse the Complex Forest of Employee Leaves How Employers Traverse the Complex Forest of Employee Leaves Galloway Claims and Litigation Conference, Tampa a “Perfect 10” Galloway Claims and Litigation Conference, Tampa a “Perfect 10” Galloway Hosts 10th Annual Claims & Litigation Conference, Tampa Galloway Hosts 10th Annual Claims & Litigation Conference, Tampa Galloway Employment Lawyers Hosting Webinar on Employee Leaves in Gulf South States Galloway Employment Lawyers Hosting Webinar on Employee Leaves in Gulf South States Galloway Gulfport Granted Summary Judgment in Talcum Powder Case Galloway Gulfport Granted Summary Judgment in Talcum Powder Case Prepare, Keep a Cool Head, and Trust Yourself - Galloway Attorneys on Upcoming Bar Exam Prepare, Keep a Cool Head, and Trust Yourself - Galloway Attorneys on Upcoming Bar Exam Jason Waguespack Accepted Into Exclusive Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel Jason Waguespack Accepted Into Exclusive Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Matthew M. Williams is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Mississippi →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Matthew M. Williams is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Mississippi →
Matthew M. Williams is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Mississippi →
Matthew M. Williams is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Mississippi →
Matthew M. Williams is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability 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 Gulfport 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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