Law Firm Overview

Not Your Average Litigator An Authentic Trial Lawyer

Attorney Matt Bodman has the kind of trial skill it takes to get results that count for clients. He has tried dozens of cases during his position as a Richland County, Columbia, South Carolina, Assistant Solicitor (the South Carolina term for an Assistant District Attorney.) 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 achieve civil recoveries, Mr. Bodman can use his knowledge of what judges are looking for, of what the prosecution strategy will be and of courtroom procedure 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 also 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 experience and reputation it takes to succeed.

Focusing on Individuals and Families

We limit our practice to representing individuals and families in these types of cases:

• Personal Injury
• State & Federal Criminal Defense
• Wrongful Death
• Workers' Compensation
• Auto Accidents
• Traffic Offenses
• Medical Malpractice
• Nursing Home Litigation
• Criminal Defense

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

• Class Actions -- Plaintiff
• Criminal Law
• 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

West Practice Categories

Class Actions -- Plaintiff, Criminal Law, 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