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Mr. Matthew Alan Spivey
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Mr. Matthew Alan Spivey

4.8
25 reviews

142 Cherokee St., Kingsport, TN 37660

General Practice, Criminal Defense, Civil Litigation and 13 more

About Mr. Matthew Alan Spivey

Matthew Spivey was born and raised in Kingsport, Tennessee. After leaving the area for college (University of the South, Sewanee, magna cum laude (2003)) and law school (Emory University School of Law, with honors (2006)), Matthew practiced law in Atlanta, Georgia for six and a half years prior to returning to his hometown and forming the partnership of Spivey, King & Spivey, LLP. Matthew is glad to call the Tri-cities home (again, since 2012) and enjoys protecting the rights of those accused of crimes, as well as dealing with divorce, custody and personal injury cases. Since returning to Tennessee, Matthew has been selected by the Tennessee Bar Association to participate in the Leadership Law Class of 2014, and has also been named as one of the "Top 40 under 40" lawyers in Tennessee Criminal Defense by The National Trial Lawyers from 2014 through 2020, as well as other organizations. In addition, Matthew has been selected as a Mid-South Rising Star from 2016 through 2021 by SuperLawyers in the area of Criminal Defense. From 2022 through 2024 Matthew was selected as a Mid-South SuperLawyer in the area of Criminal Defense. Matthew was honored to receive the Massey McGee Trial Advocacy Award in 2017 from the Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Matthew serves on the Board of Directors for the Northeast Tennessee section of the Federal Bar Association. Matthew served as a Board Member from 2016-2020 as well for the Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (TACDL). Matthew is licensed to practice in Tennessee and Georgia.

 

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Mr. Matthew Alan Spivey got this award in 2021

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Areas of Law

  • General Practice
  • Criminal Law 3
    • Criminal Defense
    • Juvenile Law
    • Criminal Law - Defense
  • Litigation 1
    • Civil Litigation
  • Family Law 2
    • Divorce & Separation
    • Child Custody
  • Personal Injury
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Appellate Practice
  • Civil Rights
  • Construction Law
  • Torts 1
    • Tort & Personal Injury
  • Insurance 1
    • Insurance Law
  • Other 1
    • Disability Law

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2012, Tennessee
    2006, Georgia
    Memberships
    Young Lawyers Division, Leadership Law Alumni, Criminal Justice Section, Family Law Section, Juvenile and Children's Law Section, Tort and Insurance Law Section, Appellate Practice Section, TBA Members, Leadership Law Class of 2014
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Emory University School of Law
    Class of 2006
    JD - Juris Doctor, With Honors
    Other Education
    Emory School of Law

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Mr. Matthew Alan Spivey was admitted in 2006 to the State of Georgia.
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    Yes, Mr. Matthew Alan Spivey is admitted to practice in Georgia and Tennessee.
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    Yes, Mr. Matthew Alan Spivey has a 4.5 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Mr. Matthew Alan Spivey attended Emory University School of Law.

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