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Meet Matt

Matt received his undergraduate degree in political science from the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, Missouri. In addition to graduating summa cum laude, Matt served as the president of a large and active philanthropic student organization while in Warrensburg. After graduating from the University of Central Missouri, Matt attended law school at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, graduating in the top five of his class in 2015. He earned Cali Awards for top grades in Contracts I, Children in the Law, Federal Jurisdiction, Estate Planning for Elder Law, Evidence, Administrative Law, Business Torts, and Unfair Competition. While attending law school, Matt clerked for Presley & Presley, LLC for two years and was a member of the Phi Kappa Phi honor society.

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Personal Injury, Accidents & Insurance Matt McCoy's Focus

Today, Attorney McCoy is admitted to the bar in Missouri and Kansas and focuses his efforts on:

  • Personal injury claims
  • Transportation accidents
  • Insurance bad faith cases

Matt currently lives in the Kansas City Metro area. In his spare time, he enjoys hunting, fishing, and all things related to the Royals and Chiefs.

Q & A with Matt

What do you enjoy most about being an attorney and working at Presley & Presley?

What is your strongest asset as an attorney?

What was the driving force behind your pursuit of legal work?

Do you have any advice for students considering the legal profession?

What do you most enjoy doing in your spare time?

What do you enjoy most about being an attorney and working at Presley & Presley?

The challenge of new cases and providing clients with peace and finality, amplified by Presley & Presley's focus on unsettled areas of law.

What is your strongest asset as an attorney?

Research and writing skills, particularly in applying legal principles from other jurisdictions to Missouri cases.

What was the driving force behind your pursuit of legal work?

The variety of tasks, from client interaction to research and writing, with the potential for travel for inspections and court hearings.

Do you have any advice for students considering the legal profession?

Be prepared for hard work, less courtroom drama than TV portrays, and the importance of congeniality within the legal community.

What do you most enjoy doing in your spare time?

Hunting, fishing, and watching sports (to the dismay of my wife).

Admissions

  • Missouri
  • Kansas

Education

  • University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law, Juris Doctorate, 2015
  • University of Central Missouri, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Summa Cum Laude

Awards

  • Best Lawyers, Ones to Watch, 2023
  • Up & Coming, 2019
  • The National Trial Lawyers, Top 40 Under 40
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