Jenna Blackwell Matson, experienced Personal Injury attorney in Augusta, GA with 5 reviews
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Jenna Blackwell Matson

One 10th Street Suite 550, Augusta, GA

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2008:
Mercer University-W. George L.S., JD - Juris Doctor
2005:
University of Mississippi, BA - Bachelor of Arts

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04 Dec, 2014
Jenna did an excellent job handling my bankruptcy case. As someone who ended up in a bankruptcy situation based on the actions of another, I appreciated her professionalism in helping me through what was, at times, rather humiliating. Her legal knowledge and patience with my questions was wonderful.
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Lorie

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04 Dec, 2014
Mrs. Matson is very professional and an excellent attorney. She came highly recommended from an attorney/judge that I had used previously that was no longer taking cases. I have learned the hard way that it is very important to have a attorney when involved in legal matters. I will use her again in an future legal matters.
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Jennifer

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30 Jul, 2014
Attorney Jenna Matson recently represented me in a domestic case which resulted in a child custody and child support modification, and award of attorney fees. Attorney Matson assumed and prevailed a very challenging case paired with complicating factors; opposing counsel and the plaintiff, were both known Attorneys. Attorney Matson was not intimidated by the box of filed pleadings, amended complaints, and printed texts and emails she had assumed with my case, which had been in litigation for more than 6 mos. I was impressed by the bold, young intuitive attorney and the case she put up & delivered the first 2.5 minutes of her reproach, citing her knowledge and evidence of this case and law. Cross- examination was a strength for Matson, her organization and timeliness bid better than well. My impression of this Attorney is- Jenna Matson is earning a reputation hour by hour, investing herself in her clients case and confidence. I highly recommend Jenna Matson and expect I will hear and learn more of Matson's rising professionalism.
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Care for your Future - credit S. Cary Forrester, CARE author S. Cary Forrester, Esq

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