Matt Wadsworth

Top rated Family Law attorney in Salt Lake City, Utah

Arnold, Wadsworth & Coggins
Matt Wadsworth
Arnold, Wadsworth & Coggins

Practice Areas: Family Law, Bankruptcy, Civil Litigation; view more

Licensed in Utah since: 2008

Education: Oklahoma City University School of Law

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2024 Selected to Rising Stars: 2015 - 2018

Arnold, Wadsworth & Coggins

465 South 400 East
Suite 100
Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Visit website

Details

Matt Wadsworth is a partner at the law firm Arnold, Wadsworth & Coggins Attorneys in Salt Lake City, Utah, where he also serves as the legislative liaison and manages lobbying activities. His legal practice primarily covers bankruptcy, real estate, family law, divorce, child support and alimony in the Salt Lake City, Ogden and Provo regions.

With over 400 hours in family law trials, Mr. Wadsworth has significant legal skills in handling complex cases involving business valuations and custody disputes. He is a member of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC) in Utah. Annually, he files around 100 bankruptcy cases and is also a licensed realtor in Utah, reflecting his parallel interest in real estate.

Mr. Wadsworth graduated in the top 10% of his class with a degree in economics from The University of Utah in 2005. He received his Juris Doctor from Oklahoma City University School of Law in 2008, finishing in the top third of his class. Additionally, he was honored with the CALI Excellence for the Future Award for his merit in real estate finance and development, and was awarded the highest grade in land use and development.

After being licensed in Utah in 2008, Mr. Wadsworth joined a prominent foreclosure firm, managing numerous foreclosure and eviction cases. This knowledge prepared him for handling mortgage lending litigation at his current firm. He has also engaged in legislative work, notably sponsoring a bill to amend Utah's unlawful detainer statute.

Beyond his legal acumen, Mr. Wadsworth is affiliated with the Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Utah State Bar Association. Moreover, he has a “Superb” rating on Avvo and is a noted contributor to several legal publications, such as the Utah Family Law Journal, the Attorney at Law Magazine and the Utah Business Law. His competence in the courtroom has garnered him a spot on the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 list. Furthermore, the American Institute of Legal Counsel has recognized him as one of the Top 10 Attorneys in Utah for both bankruptcy and family law.

Mr. Wadsworth’s previous legal experience spans many areas, encompassing foreclosures, personal injury, real estate, landlord/tenant law, debt collection and consumer law. He's well-versed in key legal statutes like the Truth in Lending Act, the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.  

Matt Wadsworth is a debt relief agent. He helps people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code.

Practice areas

Family Law, Bankruptcy: Consumer, Civil Litigation: Defense, Civil Litigation: Plaintiff, Real Estate: Consumer

Focus areas

Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Bankruptcy Law, Child Support, Condominiums & Cooperatives, Credit Repair, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Father's Rights, Juvenile Law, Landlord/Tenant, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Mortgage & Refinance, Name Change, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Same Sex Family Law, Short Sale

  • 60% Family Law
  • 10% Bankruptcy: Consumer
  • 10% Civil Litigation: Defense
  • 10% Civil Litigation: Plaintiff
  • 10% Real Estate: Consumer

First Admitted: 2008, Utah

Professional Webpage: https://arnoldwadsworth.com/matt-wadsworth/

Other Outstanding Achievements:
  • Oklahoma City University School of Law - Honors: CALI Excellence for the Future Award for his merit in real estate finance and development and was awarded the highest grade in land use and development.
Honors/Awards:
  • National Trial Lawyers Top 100 list
  • Top 10 Family Law Lawyer, American Institute of Legal Counsel
  • Top 10 Utah Bankruptcy Attorney, American Institute of Legal Counsel
  • Featured author in the Utah Family Law Journal, Attorney at Law and the Utah Business Manual
  • “Superb” rating on Avvo.
Educational Background:
  • University of Utah, degree in economics, Honors: Top 10% of his class, 2005
Bar/Professional Activity:
  • Utah Bar Association, 2008
  • Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC) in Utah, Member
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
  • Author, Divorce and Over Encumbered Property, Utah Journal of Family Law, 2012
  • Author, Due Process in Family Law Pleadings-Trial Preparation, Attorney at Law Magazine, 2014
  • Author, The Mad Hatter's Rules of Civil Procedure, Attorney at Law Magazine, 2014
  • Editor, Consumer Bankruptcy, Utah Business Law, 2015
Special Licenses/Certifications:
  • Real Estate Agent, Realtor, 2016

Office location for Matt Wadsworth

465 South 400 East
Suite 100
Salt Lake City, UT 84111

Phone: 801-475-0123

Selections

1 Year Super Lawyers
4 Years Rising Stars
  • Super Lawyers: 2024
  • Rising Stars: 2015 - 2018

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