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About Brad Matthews

Brad Matthews graduated from Louisiana State University Law School in 2006. He is licensed in both Louisiana and Alabama. He is licensed to practice in all Louisiana state and federal courts. Brad was inducted into the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States.

Membership is limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. Less than 1% of U.S. lawyers are members. Brad was also selected as one of the Top 40 Under 40 and Top 100 by the National Trial Lawyers Association. A few of his results include: Before joining Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys, Brad was a law clerk for a year with the Honorable Guy P. Holdridge who presided over the 23rd Judicial District Court.

He assisted the Honorable Guy P. Holdridge with numerous trials and became very familiar with the judicial system. Brad is married to Laura Lynne Matthews, and they have two children. When not practicing law, Brad also enjoys golf, hunting, fishing, and spending time with family.

Education

Louisiana State University Law Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
J.D., 2006
University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Undergraduate, 2002

Bar admissions & credentials

State Bar of Louisiana

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