Atty. Richard Thomas Matthews

Atty. Richard Thomas Matthews

Richard Thomas Matthews is a lawyer practicing asbestos and benzene exposure cases, defective products litigation, insurance bad faith and 2 other areas of law. Richard received a degree from Memphis Cecil C.

Columbia Columbia 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard Thomas Matthews at a glance

Richard Thomas Matthews is a Member based in Columbia, Tennessee, practicing at The Matthews Firm. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on personal injury, product liability, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1979) and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1979). Educated at University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law JD - Juris Doctor (—) and Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Tort and Insurance Law Section, TBA Members. Serands clients in Columbia, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Richard Thomas Matthews is a lawyer practicing asbestos and benzene exposure cases, defective products litigation, insurance bad faith and 2 other areas of law
  • Richard received a degree from Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Richard practices at The Matthews Firm in Columbia, TN

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Thomas Matthews's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard Thomas Matthews handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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.

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Product Liability

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Civil Litigation

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

Richard Thomas Matthews is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Tennessee →

Insurance Law

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

Richard Thomas Matthews is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Tennessee →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Tennessee

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard Thomas Matthews

Where is Richard Thomas Matthews's law office located?
Richard Thomas Matthews's law practice is located in Columbia, Tennessee. The firm is The Matthews Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Thomas Matthews handle?
Richard Thomas Matthews focuses on personal injury, product liability, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Richard Thomas Matthews practiced law?
Richard Thomas Matthews has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Richard Thomas Matthews go to law school?
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What awards or recognition has Richard Thomas Matthews received?
Richard Thomas Matthews's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law JD - Juris Doctor
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Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
- In Progress

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1979

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