Matthew F. McGahren
Managing Partner
Matthew F. McGahren, Esq.
Matthew F. McGahren is the managing partner of McGahren Law. He is passionate about fighting for people harmed due to negligence —
handling virtually any case where the carelessness of another has caused you or your family to endure pain & suffering or loss of life.
After graduating from the University of North Carolina School of Law in 1992, Matthew began his career as an associate at a multi-state personal injury firm,
Henson Law Firm, which focused exclusively on automobile collisions, workers’ compensation, and Social Security disability.
In 1994, he was assigned to open the firm’s Atlanta branch office. In 1996, he established his own personal injury practice with a clear purpose:
to gain extensive jury trial experience while fighting for one client at a time.
Today, Matthew is proud that most clients find him through direct referrals — a reflection of the firm’s reputation for personal attention and results-driven advocacy.
Practice Focus
Matthew handles personal injury matters involving negligence — including serious injury and wrongful death claims — with a trial-ready approach.
While he has handled numerous automobile and tractor-trailer collision cases, he has also represented clients in many unique injury scenarios over the years.
Note: If you’d like, we can add a “Representative Case Types” section here once you provide the list of those unique case categories you referenced.
Credentials
Bar Licenses
- Georgia — Bar No. 491330 (Admitted Mar 1993)
- Florida — Bar No. 0051675 (Admitted May 1995)
- North Carolina — Bar No. 19698 (Admitted Apr 1993)
- Arizona — Admitted 2020
Court Admissions
- Supreme Court of the United States
- U.S. Court of Appeals — 11th Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals — 4th Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals — District of Columbia Circuit
- U.S. District Courts — Middle & Northern Districts of Georgia
- U.S. District Court — Western District of North Carolina
- U.S. District Court — Middle District of Florida
- Georgia Supreme Court; Georgia Court of Appeals
- North Carolina Supreme Court; North Carolina Court of Appeals
- Florida Supreme Court; Florida Court of Appeals
Education
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University of North Carolina School of Law — Juris Doctor, 1992 (Dean’s List)
- Taught trial advocacy courses to undergraduate pre-law students
- President, Lawyers for Entrepreneurs
- Assisted on civil litigation matters through law school
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill — B.A., 1989 (Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa)
- Taught trial advocacy courses to undergraduate pre-law students (senior year)
- Appeared in college court on behalf of students charged with violating policy
Professional Affiliations
- Member, Gwinnett County Bar Association
- Member, Atlanta Bar Association
- Lifetime Member, University of North Carolina Alumni
- Member, Toastmasters
- Member, Phi Beta Kappa
- Owner, Iron Shadow Cinema (Subdivision of Maltese Falcon Production, LLC)
Professional Experience
- McGahren Law Firm, LLC — Managing Member / Attorney (Jan 2016–Present), Peachtree Corners, GA
- McGahren Gaskill & York, LLC — Member / Attorney (Apr 2006–Dec 2016), Peachtree Corners, GA
- Henson Law Firm — Attorney (1992–1996); opened Atlanta branch office (1994)
Continuing Education & Publications
Continuing Legal Education
- Live and/or webcast seminars
- Primarily focused on improving trial advocacy
Papers & Publications
- “What to Do After an Automobile Collision,” Inside Gwinnett (2006)
- “Reasons Why Executing Your Will Should Be A Top Priority”
Speak with Matthew F. McGahren
If you were harmed by negligence, we’re here to help. Consultations are free.