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Matthew Gipson
Attorney at Law
Bio
Matthew S. Gipson is a seasoned legal professional with over 10 years of experience and a founding partner of Williams & Gipson Law Firm in Decatur, Texas. Together with his partner, Steven M. Williams, who brings a distinguished career spanning 45 years, the firm offers a legacy of combined legal expertise exceeding 55 years.
Mr. Gipson's legal journey began in Oregon, where he made a name for himself as a trial lawyer. His experience as a prosecutor at the Marion County District Attorney's Office provided him with a deep understanding of the criminal justice system, which he later leveraged as a defense attorney and partner at a prominent Salem, Oregon law firm, Ferder Casebeer, LLP. This role solidified his reputation as a formidable courtroom advocate, having represented clients in over 24 counties and gaining invaluable trial experience in over 50 criminal jury trials. Mr. Gipson was the lead attorney on a Portland, OR, murder case whcih was eventually dropped to Criminally Negligent Homicide, and his jury trial experience involves cases of DWI and domestic violence to sexual assault and manslaughter.
Returning to his home state of Texas, Mr. Gipson established Williams & Gipson Law Firm alongside his partner, Steven M. Williams. The firm offers comprehensive legal counsel, specializing in criminal defense, divorce, child custody, and personal injury law. Their combined decades of experience allows them to provide aggressive and compassionate representation to clients facing complex legal challenges.
Mr. Gipson’s dedication to his clients is reflected in his numerous awards and recognitions. His ability to combine legal acumen with a deep understanding of human complexities has earned him a reputation as a trusted and effective advocate. Although Mr. Gipson is passionate and takes pride in representing individuals whose lives and livelihood are at stake, the extensive knowledge and insight into the criminal justice system he gained as a prosecutor has played a tremendous role in his success as a defender of individual liberty.
Education
2015
Willamette University School of Law
Doctor of Jurisprudence
Certificate in Dispute Resolution
2006
University of Hawaii Manoa
BA in History
Men's Basketball
2004
North Idaho College
Associate of Science
Men's Basketball
2001-2003
University of Oklahoma
Men's Basketball
2001
Burkburnett High School
Burkburnett, TX
Bar Admissions
2024 - Present
State Bar of Texas Member
2015 - Present
Oregon State Bar
2019 - Present
United States District Court for the District of Oregon
Honors
2024
Client's Choice, Avvo
2023
Client's Choice, Avvo
2023
Top 100, The National Trial Lawyers
2022
Client's Choice, Avvo
2021
Client's Choice, Avvo
2020
Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2020
Top 40 Under 40, American Academy of Attorneys
2020
Top 40 Under 40, American Institute of Trial Lawyers
2020
Client's Choice, Avvo
2019
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2019
Top 10 Under 40 Attorney in Oregon, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2019
Client's Choice, Avvo
2015
International Academy of Trial Lawyers Award, Willamette University College of Law
2015
Selected as a National Member of the Order of Barristers, The Order of Barristers