Matt Terrell

Matt, originally from Texas, attended Louisiana State University where he received an undergraduate degree in Business Administration and was a member of the Dean’s List from 1998-2000.  Matt went on to LSU’s Paul M. Hebert Law School where he graduated in 2004 and was inducted into the Order of the Coif, an honor for those law students graduating in the top 10% of their class.  Matt was a recipient of the Louisiana Law Review Scholarship, a member of the Chancellor’s List, and received numerous CALI awards for earning the highest grades in his class, including Louisiana Legal Traditions and History, Sales and Real Estate, and Louisiana Security Devices. 

Following law school, Matt served as a law clerk to Judge Ralph Tureau in the 23^rd Judicial District Court before becoming a partner in a multinational commercial litigation firm where he litigated multi-million-dollar cases across the United States involving pharmaceuticals, commercial construction, refinery operations, and maritime disasters.  In 2013, Matt devoted 100% of his practice to personal injury law.  Since that time, Matt has successfully tried numerous civil jury trials to verdict, having earned multiple judgments in excess in of $1 million dollars.  In addition, Matt has settled numerous injury cases in excess of $1 million dollars, including a products liability case settled for over $4 million.  Matt was instrumental in briefing the issue of direct negligence against employers in Louisiana appellate courts and helped prepare oral argument for the landmark case of Martin v. Thomas et al., 21-1490 (La. 12/21/21), 328 So. 3d 1164, where, in a major win for the rights of injured parties, the Louisiana Supreme Court ruled in favor of plaintiffs, resolving a split among Louisiana appellate and federal courts as to whether employers can be sued for their own comparative fault when one of their employees injures an innocent victim. 

Matt is admitted to practice before all Louisiana state and federal courts. He is a member of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys, an organization of lawyers nationwide who specialize in trucking cases.  Matt is also a member of the Baton Rouge Bar Association and the Louisiana State Bar Association. Matt has been nominated numerous times by SuperLawyers and Lawyers of Distinction.  He continues to improve his courtroom skills, constantly reading books pertaining to trial and litigation techniques, and recently completed the intensive Roger Dodd cross-examination course with actors from Los Angeles, California, serving as witnesses.

Matt is the proud and devoted father of two children; his son attends St. George Catholic School and his daughter is a senior at St. Joseph’s Academy. Being a father has been the joy and privilege of his life.  He is a retired t-ball, soccer, basketball, baseball, and softball coach.  In his free time, he enjoys hunting and working out with his children. Matt is an avid LSU fan (all sports) and enjoys live music.

Matt has successfully represented hundreds of clients throughout his career, many of whom keep touch with him years after their cases are complete.

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