Matthew G. Bennett
Partner
Education
Admission Details
Awards and Honors
Publications
Languages
Education
- University of Idaho College of Law Juris Doctor summa cum laude (2014)
- Boise State University Master of Social Work (2011)
- Brigham Young University Idaho Bachelor of Social Work summa cum laude
- College of Southern Idaho Associate of Liberal Arts summa cum laude
Admission Details
- Idaho, 2014
- U.S. District Court for the District of Idaho, 2014
Awards and Honors
- University of Idaho College of Law Award of Legal Achievement (2014)
- Idaho Law Review, Articles Editor (2014)
- University of Idaho Alumni Award for Excellence (2013)
- Idaho Law Review Outstanding Associate Writing Award (2013)
- Nominated for Idaho Trial Lawyer Association’s Best Brief (2012)
- Dean’s List 2011 – 2013
Publications
- Matthew G. Bennett, Comment, Idaho Custody Determinations: Limits on Standing, 50 IDAHO L. REV. 141 (2013)
Languages
- Spanish
- English
Mr. Bennett became a partner at Foley Freeman in January of 2019. His practice encompasses a wide range of topics including family law, bankruptcy, and civil litigation.
In 2014, Mr. Bennett graduated first in his class from the University of Idaho College of Law and received several prestigious awards including the College of Law’s Award of Legal Achievement (2014) and the University of Idaho’s Alumni Award for Excellence (2013).
During law school, Mr. Bennett published his article while serving on the Idaho Law Review. The publication entitled Idaho Custody Determinations: Limits on Standing, focuses on 3rd party custody rights in Idaho and earned Mr. Bennett the Idaho Law Review’s Outstanding Associate Writing Award in 2013.
Prior to law school, Mr. Bennett obtained a Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from Boise State University. As a counselor, Mr. Bennett treated a wide variety of mental health issues in both adults and children. This experience enables Mr. Bennett to provide a unique perspective when advising clients, which often results in lower costs and better outcomes.
Mr. Bennett works with both Spanish and English speaking clients and is proficient in reading writing, and speaking Spanish.
When he is not working, Mr. Bennett enjoys playing soccer, camping, and spending time with his family.
Matthew Bennett and Abby Harris did an excellent job helping me navigate my dad’s estate. Matt provided clear guidance on a few unusual issues associated with the estate. Matt and Abby made the probate process easy to navigate. I would definitely recommend Foley Freeman and plan to contact them for my estate planning.
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In 1978, our firm began in a small house on the corner of Idaho Street and Meridian Road. Since then, we have grown to represent hundreds of local businesses and individuals in a wide variety of practice areas.
We take pride in giving back to our community. That’s why two of our partners have served as President of the Meridian Chamber of Commerce and all of our attorneys are regularly involved in various civic organizations and community enrichment programs.
For over forty years, Foley Freeman has been the firm in Meridian. We look forward to helping you with your legal needs.