Atty. Matthew Scott Coles

Atty. Matthew Scott Coles

Mr. Matthew Scott Coles is a lawyer practicing litigation, insurance, arbitration.

Lawrenceville Lawrenceville 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew Scott Coles at a glance

Matthew Scott Coles is a Partner based in Lawrenceville, Georgia, practicing at Coles Barton LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on litigation, insurance, and adr. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1987). Educated at University of Georgia (J.D., 1987) and Emory University (B.A., 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Lawrenceville, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Matthew Scott Coles is a lawyer practicing litigation, insurance, arbitration
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from Emory University in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Matthew practices at Coles Barton LLP in Lawrenceville, GA

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Scott Coles's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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

Matthew Scott Coles is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Georgia →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Matthew Scott Coles is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Georgia →

Mediation & Arbitration

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

Matthew Scott Coles is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Georgia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew Scott Coles

Where is Matthew Scott Coles's law office located?
Matthew Scott Coles's law practice is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia. The firm is Coles Barton LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Scott Coles handle?
Matthew Scott Coles focuses on litigation, insurance, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has Matthew Scott Coles practiced law?
Matthew Scott Coles has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Matthew Scott Coles go to law school?
Matthew Scott Coles earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1984).
How can I contact Matthew Scott Coles for a consultation?
You can contact Matthew Scott Coles 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 Matthew Scott Coles received?
Matthew Scott Coles's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Georgia
- 1987
B.A.
Emory University
- 1984

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1987

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