Atty. Matthew W Allen

Atty. Matthew W Allen

Matthew W Allen is a lawyer practicing appellate, banking and lender liability, breach of contract and 14 other areas of law. Matthew received a degree from National Moot Court Team, and has been licensed for 22 years.

Jackson Jackson 22 yrs experience 22 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew W Allen at a glance

Matthew W Allen is a contracts, personal injury, criminal defense, business, and ip attorney based in Jackson, Mississippi. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (2004), United States District Courts of Mississippi (2004), United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit (2004), and United States Supreme Court (2011). Educated at National Moot Court Team University of Southern Mississippi (Ph.D. Criminal, 2021) and The University of Texas School of Law (J.D., 2004). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Andrew's Episcopal Cathedral (Vestry) •Jackson Rotary Club •New Stage Theatre •Greater Jackson Arts Council •Capital Club •Mississippi State University Central Mississippi Alumni Association •I, S, and Farish Street) YMCA •Mississippi 30 Day Fund, Advisory Board of Directors (offering forgivable loans financed by private donations to small businesses of three to 30 employees in the wake of Covid-19, Sanders. Serands clients in Jackson, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Matthew W Allen is a lawyer practicing appellate, banking and lender liability, breach of contract and 14 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a degree from National Moot Court Team, and has been licensed for 22 years
  • Matthew practices in Jackson, MS

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew W Allen's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

Matthew W Allen is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Mississippi →

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 W Allen is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Mississippi →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

Matthew W Allen is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Mississippi →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Matthew W Allen is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Mississippi →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Matthew W Allen is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip 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 Jackson 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew W Allen

Where is Matthew W Allen's law office located?
Matthew W Allen's law practice is located in Jackson, Mississippi. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew W Allen handle?
Matthew W Allen focuses on contracts, personal injury, criminal defense, business, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
How long has Matthew W Allen practiced law?
Matthew W Allen has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did Matthew W Allen go to law school?
Matthew W Allen earned their education at (Ph.D. Criminal, 2021); (J.D., 2004).
How can I contact Matthew W Allen for a consultation?
You can contact Matthew W Allen 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 W Allen received?
Matthew W Allen's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

Ph.D. Criminal
National Moot Court Team University of Southern Mississippi
- 2021
J.D.
The University of Texas School of Law
- 2004

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Mississippi
Admitted: 2004
United States District Courts of Mississippi
Admitted: 2004
United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 2004
United States Supreme Court
Admitted: 2011

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