BIO

Matt Harkins is an Associate Attorney in the Firm’s Rockville office. Matt’s practice includes a range of litigation and personal injury matters, with a focus on representing injured workers in claims for workers’ compensation.

Matt received his undergraduate degree from the University of South Carolina, graduating cum laude with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice and a minor in Political Science. He received his Juris Doctor from the Columbus School of Law, The Catholic University of America. In law school, Matt served on the executive board of his law school’s moot court team and competed in national moot court competitions. Prior to and during law school, Matt served as a law clerk and paralegal for multiple firms in the D.C. area handling various and complex litigation matters in immigration law and military law.

Matt is admitted to practice in the District of Columbia and a member of the D.C. Bar association.

Outside the Office/Courtroom

In his personal time, Matt can be found rooting for his favorite sports teams, playing golf and enjoying the outdoors, or spending time with friends and family. Matt has a passion for representing those that need help the most. He brings to JGL a commitment to client service, attention to detail, and complex problem solving.

Education

• University of South Carolina, B.A. in Criminology and Criminal Justice, cum laude
• Columbus School of Law, The Catholic University of America, J.D.

Bar Admission and Membership

• District of Columbia

Professional Associations

• D.C. Bar Association