Matthew Day Bodman Columbia, South Carolina
| Sole Practitioner | |
| phone | (803) 806-8605 (866) 806-8608 (Toll Free) |
| fax | (803) 758-6087 |
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Not Your Average Litigator An Authentic Trial Lawyer
Attorney Matt Bodman has the kind of trial experience it takes get the best possible results for clients. He has tried dozens of cases, both during his position as a Richland County, Columbia, South Carolina, Assistant Solicitor (the South Carolina term for an Assistant District Attorney) and since then in private practice. A full time criminal prosecutor, he was in the courtroom every day, trying everything from murder and 1st degree burglary cases to DUI. Now that he is a Columbia, South Carolina criminal defense and personal injury attorney who helps clients avoid jail or recover civil damages, Mr. Bodman employs his courtroom skill to the advantage of each client.
Communication and Personal Commitment
Unlike large firms, when you visit our Columbia, South Carolina office, you will talk to the attorney who will be working on your case and representing you in court. We take whatever time is necessary to understand all of the facts surrounding your injury or arrest. We respect your expectations and goals. If your situation warrants it and you want to us to do battle in court on your behalf, we have the time and talent to succeed. We fight to win.
Focusing on Individuals and Families
We represent individuals and families in these types of cases:
- Personal Injury
- Wrongful Death
- Workers' Compensation
- Auto Accidents
- Medical Malpractice
- Nursing Home Litigation
- State and Federal Criminal Defense
- DUI
Making Legal Representation Possible
We recognize that there is no way to financially plan for personal injury or criminal defense representation. Therefore, we have structured our practice to offer contingent fee representation for our personal injury clients. An initial interview is always free.
- Areas of Practice:
- Criminal Defense
- Class Actions -- Plaintiff
- Criminal Fraud
- DUI/DWI
- Drug Violations
- Federal
- Felonies
- Grand Jury Proceedings
- Juvenile Crimes
- Misdemeanor
- Parole & Probation
- Sex Offenses
- Traffic Violations
- White Collar Crimes
- Computer Crimes
- Personal Injury -- Plaintiff
- Animal Bites -- Plaintiff
- Aviation Accidents -- Plaintiff
- Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff
- Premises Liability -- Plaintiff
- Railroad Accidents -- Plaintiff
- Slip and Fall -- Plaintiff
- Wrongful Death -- Plaintiff
- Workers' Compensation Law
- State & Municipal Employees
- Bar Admissions:
- South Carolina, 1997
- U.S. District Court District of South Carolina, 2003
- U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit, 2003
- Education:
- University of South Carolina School of Law, Columbia, South Carolina,
1996
J.D. - Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois,
1990
M.S.
Major: Journalism - Stanford University, Palo Alto, California, United State of America,
1988
B.A.
Major: International Relations
- Professional Associations and Memberships:
- American Association for Justice
- Member
- South Carolina Association for Justice
- Member
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Member
- South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Member
- South Carolina Bar Association
- Member
- Past Employment Positions:
- Greenville News, Newspaper Reporter, 1990 - 1993
- Fifth Circuit Solicitors Office, Assistant Solicitor (District Attorney), 1997 - 2002











