team-member

Matthew McKenzie

Oxford, MS

Licensed for 15 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Foreclosure

Language

English

About

After graduating from the University of Mississippi School of Law in 2006. While in law school Matt clerked with The Scruggs Law Firm, assisting with case research and drafting memorandums for mass tort litigation. In his last year of law school, Matt clerked for Lafayette County Chancellor Edwin H. Roberts, Jr. Matt joined the law firm of Tannehill & Carmean, PLLC in Oxford in 2006. Matt's area of practice includes all matters relating to real estate, wills and estates, debt collection, and family law. In 2013, Matt was voted one of Super Lawyer's Rising Stars of the Mid South. While in law school, Matt clerked for two years with Hughes & Hitt, P.A., assisting with real estate loan closings. Matt is a native of Florence, Alabama. As the youngest of five children who all attended the University of Mississippi, Matt served as Sergeant-At-Arms of the Associated Student Body Senate. Matt also served as President of Phi Delta Theta, and was honored with the Arthur R. Priest award for being the top Phi Delta Theta member in the nation. Matt was a member of the Intra-Fraternity Council, Lambda Sigma, Order of Omega, Mortar Board, Omicron Delta Kappa, Beta Gamma Sigma, Alpha Lambda Delta, and was also a Class Favorite his senior year at Ole Miss.  Matt is married to the former Leah Chancellor originally from Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Leah is also an Ole Miss graduate.They have two daughters, Nora Gray and Murphey Deems, and a son, Chancellor Colle. They attend Grace Bible Church.

Practices Areas

Real Estate

Foreclosure

Language

English

Contact

Tannnehill, Carmean & McKenzie, PLLC829 North Lamar, Suite 1Oxford, MS, 38655 Office (662) 236-9975 Mobile (662) 832-1920 Fax (662) 234-3949 829 North Lamar, Suite 1Oxford, MS, 38655 Office (662) 236-9975(662) 236-9975 Mobile (662) 832-1920(662) 832-1920 Fax (662) 234-3949(662) 234-3949

Office: (662) 330-1088

Website: N/A

Reviews

Sue
April 29, 2019

Matt and Angela made our mortgage closing so easy! We had several issues in the overall buying of our home and this was the one bright spot in the entire process! Thanks to both of you for your assistance. I recommend them to anyone without hesitation!

Nash
October 10, 2016

Originally I used Matt for my house closing and he went out of his way to make the process as easy as possible. I was so pleased with his service that I used him to update my will. Thanks Matt.

Kim
October 6, 2016

We have utilized Matt several times for property closings, amendments to our wills, and Power of Attorney issues among other legal matters. He and his staff do a great job. They are very organized and efficient. Everything is always handled in a very timely manner.

David
October 5, 2016

I have used Matt for personal real estate transactions and have referred numerous clients to him over the years. I have had great experiences and have always received great feedback from clients. Matt is thorough and efficient. He also makes real estate transactions (large or small) a comfortable experience. He is a great communicator, and has an innate ability to make people feel at ease whether buying their first home or 10th home. I would highly recommend using Matt.

Todd
October 3, 2016

Matthew helped us look "around the corners" of potential pitfalls and he provided effective insights and options. He is a rare talent of legal knowledge combined with street smarts. We have bought and sold real estate investments throughout the US and Matt was the best Attorney that we have ever worked with. Thanks Matt.

Brandon
August 24, 2016

Matthew's expertise regarding my real estate closing was outstanding. I am an out-of-state client. That said, Matthew's thorough explanations in reference to Mississippi statutes simplified the closing process. Matthew's professionalism, knowledge, and expertise was greatly appreciated.

Linda
June 18, 2015

Matt has been working with real estate closings in our area and our REALTOR members for several years. All business with him and his firm has been outstanding. I do not know of anyone who has used them previously who would not use and recommend them in the future.

Julie
June 5, 2014

Very helpful and friendly at closing when we sold our home. All our paperwork was ready to sign and the entire process took less than 10 minutes. We plan to come back to Mr. McKenzie to handle the closing of our future home when it's built. Overall great guy.

Susan
March 4, 2014

We have used Matt McKenzie for several Real Estate transactions. He has never been hard to contact and has always gone above and beyond to help us understand what was going on. Last year we built a house, and like pretty much every home building transaction, we had to go back for more money, which meant updating the title. Matt was always very prompt and understanding each time we had to get a new opinion. His professionalism is top notch and he and his staff are a true pleasure to work with. Thank you Matt for all you have done for us! We appreciate it more than you will ever know!

Bbstx
March 3, 2014

Matthew handled the closing of a residential real estate transaction. He made sure we understood every document and every element of the transaction. He was friendly but professional.

Sue
April 29, 2019

Matt and Angela made our mortgage closing so easy! We had several issues in the overall buying of our home and this was the one bright spot in the entire process! Thanks to both of you for your assistance. I recommend them to anyone without hesitation!

Nash
October 10, 2016

Originally I used Matt for my house closing and he went out of his way to make the process as easy as possible. I was so pleased with his service that I used him to update my will. Thanks Matt.

Kim
October 6, 2016

We have utilized Matt several times for property closings, amendments to our wills, and Power of Attorney issues among other legal matters. He and his staff do a great job. They are very organized and efficient. Everything is always handled in a very timely manner.

David
October 5, 2016

I have used Matt for personal real estate transactions and have referred numerous clients to him over the years. I have had great experiences and have always received great feedback from clients. Matt is thorough and efficient. He also makes real estate transactions (large or small) a comfortable experience. He is a great communicator, and has an innate ability to make people feel at ease whether buying their first home or 10th home. I would highly recommend using Matt.

Todd
October 3, 2016

Matthew helped us look "around the corners" of potential pitfalls and he provided effective insights and options. He is a rare talent of legal knowledge combined with street smarts. We have bought and sold real estate investments throughout the US and Matt was the best Attorney that we have ever worked with. Thanks Matt.

Brandon
August 24, 2016

Matthew's expertise regarding my real estate closing was outstanding. I am an out-of-state client. That said, Matthew's thorough explanations in reference to Mississippi statutes simplified the closing process. Matthew's professionalism, knowledge, and expertise was greatly appreciated.

Linda
June 18, 2015

Matt has been working with real estate closings in our area and our REALTOR members for several years. All business with him and his firm has been outstanding. I do not know of anyone who has used them previously who would not use and recommend them in the future.

Julie
June 5, 2014

Very helpful and friendly at closing when we sold our home. All our paperwork was ready to sign and the entire process took less than 10 minutes. We plan to come back to Mr. McKenzie to handle the closing of our future home when it's built. Overall great guy.

Susan
March 4, 2014

We have used Matt McKenzie for several Real Estate transactions. He has never been hard to contact and has always gone above and beyond to help us understand what was going on. Last year we built a house, and like pretty much every home building transaction, we had to go back for more money, which meant updating the title. Matt was always very prompt and understanding each time we had to get a new opinion. His professionalism is top notch and he and his staff are a true pleasure to work with. Thank you Matt for all you have done for us! We appreciate it more than you will ever know!

Bbstx
March 3, 2014

Matthew handled the closing of a residential real estate transaction. He made sure we understood every document and every element of the transaction. He was friendly but professional.

Sue
April 29, 2019

Matt and Angela made our mortgage closing so easy! We had several issues in the overall buying of our home and this was the one bright spot in the entire process! Thanks to both of you for your assistance. I recommend them to anyone without hesitation!

Nash
October 10, 2016

Originally I used Matt for my house closing and he went out of his way to make the process as easy as possible. I was so pleased with his service that I used him to update my will. Thanks Matt.

Kim
October 6, 2016

We have utilized Matt several times for property closings, amendments to our wills, and Power of Attorney issues among other legal matters. He and his staff do a great job. They are very organized and efficient. Everything is always handled in a very timely manner.

David
October 5, 2016

I have used Matt for personal real estate transactions and have referred numerous clients to him over the years. I have had great experiences and have always received great feedback from clients. Matt is thorough and efficient. He also makes real estate transactions (large or small) a comfortable experience. He is a great communicator, and has an innate ability to make people feel at ease whether buying their first home or 10th home. I would highly recommend using Matt.

Todd
October 3, 2016

Matthew helped us look "around the corners" of potential pitfalls and he provided effective insights and options. He is a rare talent of legal knowledge combined with street smarts. We have bought and sold real estate investments throughout the US and Matt was the best Attorney that we have ever worked with. Thanks Matt.

Brandon
August 24, 2016

Matthew's expertise regarding my real estate closing was outstanding. I am an out-of-state client. That said, Matthew's thorough explanations in reference to Mississippi statutes simplified the closing process. Matthew's professionalism, knowledge, and expertise was greatly appreciated.

Linda
June 18, 2015

Matt has been working with real estate closings in our area and our REALTOR members for several years. All business with him and his firm has been outstanding. I do not know of anyone who has used them previously who would not use and recommend them in the future.

Julie
June 5, 2014

Very helpful and friendly at closing when we sold our home. All our paperwork was ready to sign and the entire process took less than 10 minutes. We plan to come back to Mr. McKenzie to handle the closing of our future home when it's built. Overall great guy.

Susan
March 4, 2014

We have used Matt McKenzie for several Real Estate transactions. He has never been hard to contact and has always gone above and beyond to help us understand what was going on. Last year we built a house, and like pretty much every home building transaction, we had to go back for more money, which meant updating the title. Matt was always very prompt and understanding each time we had to get a new opinion. His professionalism is top notch and he and his staff are a true pleasure to work with. Thank you Matt for all you have done for us! We appreciate it more than you will ever know!

Bbstx
March 3, 2014

Matthew handled the closing of a residential real estate transaction. He made sure we understood every document and every element of the transaction. He was friendly but professional.