Atty. William M. Matthews

Atty. William M. Matthews

Mr. William M.

Atlanta Atlanta 60 yrs experience 60 year
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Profile Summary

About William M. Matthews at a glance

William M. Matthews is a Founder based in Atlanta, Georgia. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, tax, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Texas (1966), Georgia (1968), and U.S. Tax Court (1969). Educated at University of Texas (LL.B. New, 1966) and Washington & Lee University (B.S., 1963). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Atlanta (Member, Taxation Section) and American Bar Associations State Bar of Georgia Atlanta Estate Planning Council. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. William M. Matthews is a lawyer practicing taxation, trusts and estates, corporate law and 2 other areas of law
  • William received a B.S. degree from Washington & Lee University in 1963, and has been licensed for 60 years
  • William practices in Atlanta, GA

Practice Areas Explained

William M. Matthews's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

William M. Matthews is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Georgia →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

William M. Matthews is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Georgia →

Business & Corporate Law

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

William M. Matthews is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Georgia →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

William M. Matthews is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Georgia →

Mergers & Acquisitions

William M. Matthews is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a 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 Atlanta 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 William M. Matthews

Where is William M. Matthews's law office located?
William M. Matthews's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William M. Matthews handle?
William M. Matthews focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, tax, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has William M. Matthews practiced law?
William M. Matthews has 60+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1966.
Where did William M. Matthews go to law school?
William M. Matthews earned their education at (LL.B. New, 1966); (B.S., 1963).
How can I contact William M. Matthews for a consultation?
You can contact William M. Matthews 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 William M. Matthews received?
William M. Matthews's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B. New
University of Texas
- 1966
B.S.
Washington & Lee University
- 1963

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1966
Georgia
Admitted: 1968
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1969

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