Attorney
Atlanta, Georgia, 30339
Attorney Matthew C. Hines is the founder of Hines Law, beginning his private practice in 2004 to provide Atlanta clients with the expertise and support they need to navigate a wide range of legal situations successfully. Attorney Hines completed his undergraduate studies at Clemson University in South Carolina, then continued his education at Georgia State University. There, he received his law degree and a master's in Business Administration (MBA), combining two of his interests to establish a solid and well-rounded foundation of knowledge and experience.
Throughout his schooling, attorney Hines worked in the legal field alongside various attorneys, building a fundamental understanding of the various areas of law. When asked about the elements of the law that he is most passionate about, Mr. Hines leans towards the areas involving clients with the most significant degree of need. Personal injury law, litigation, criminal defense, and workers’ compensation most often bring clients in need of professional help and support. From early on in his studies, Mr. Hines realized that he had a passion for helping clients in need. This led him to pursue the founding of his own practice, where he could best connect with clients that needed him most.
In October of 2004, Mr. Hines successfully passed the Georgia State Bar Exam. That same year, he founded Hines Law, driven by his desire to serve the Atlanta community as a trusted legal advocate. From the early beginnings of Hines Law, he worked to empower clients with a solid legal defense and effective solutions.
Mr. Hines has always practiced with a distinct focus on the person at the heart of the case, seeking to provide help when they need it most. Because of his desire to help clients in need, Mr. Hines elected to build a firm with a wide range of practice areas; including criminal law, personal injury, and workers’ compensation. In nearly 15 years of practice, Mr. Hines has served on an extensive variety of cases.
One of his most memorable and rewarding professional experiences involved a wrongful arrest case, in which Hines Law was able to fight for justice against governmental abuse of power. In addition to practicing at Hines Law, Mr. Hines and his family also serve the Atlanta community through efforts to support drug-rehabilitation programs, human rights campaigns, and high-quality education.
