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Matthew V. Porter graduated from East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, Tennessee in 1998. He received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Political Science. He went on to attend Cecil C. Humphreys, University of Memphis, School of Law to continue his education, where he earned his J.D. in May of 2002. After graduating law school, Matt moved to Bristol, Virginia where he obtained both his Tennessee and Virginia law licenses. Since graduating, Matt has since refined the scope of his practice to assisting the injured victims of negligent acts. Matt relocated with his wife and child to the Mid-South in the summer of 2007, as he saw an opportunity to help provide legal representation to the community. He is a member of the American Association for Justice, the Tennessee Association for Justice, the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Matt has dedicated his career to the fight against insurance companies that try to dodge insurance claims, as well as to help those who need an attorney to stand up for their rights when they cannot by themselves. Matt lives in the Mid-South area with his wife and two children.
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John Bartels Litigation Attorney
Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, John earned a bachelor’s degree in business in 1993 (graduating third in his class) from Loyola University Chicago, and then earned his law degree in 1997 from the same school. Passing the bar exam in 1998, John spent two years working for a large insurance company before relocating to Memphis in 2000. Since relocating to Memphis, John has spent the last 18 years representing only injured individuals and fighting insurance companies. He finds trial work the most enjoyable part of his practice and enjoys being in a courtroom with a jury. John has been married for twenty six years. He has a 19 year old daughter attending his alma mater. In his spare time John enjoys reading, listening to his classical music collection, and rooting for any Chicago sports team, but especially the Cubs.
Donna Moore Paralegal
Donna M. Moore is a personal injury paralegal with over 30 years of experience. She began working for Porter Law Firm in January, 2022 when she relocated to Memphis from the New Orleans, LA area where she previously worked for top rated personal injury firms focusing both in pre-litigation and trial work. Donna has prospered from gaining experience while helping her clients regain their health and personal stability from personal injuries sustained as a result of their accidents or incidents which occurred. Donna is married and has two grown children and two grandchildren which she enjoys all of her time with now that she has relocated to Memphis.
Jonathan Pearson Case Manager
Jonathan serves as the firm’s personal injury case manager. He has over 15 years of experience advocating for injured clients. Before entering the legal field, Jonathan spent years in retail management and sales, where he developed a keen understanding of customer safety, negotiations, and how to tell a client’s story in a way that resonates. That unconventional path has proven invaluable throughout his career in personal injury work. Jonathan knows how to demonstrate the true impact of an injury on someone’s daily life, whether it’s from a car accident, a slip and fall, or any other incident caused by negligence.
Jonathan approaches every case with one principle: there’s always a way to add value, even when others might overlook it. He prepares every case as if it’s going to trial, which is exactly why most of them settle favorably without litigation. Since joining Porter Law Firm in July 2025, Jonathan works with clients from day one – collecting evidence, ensuring they receive proper medical treatment, providing support throughout their recovery, and building cases that insurance companies take seriously.
Stacy Porter Bookkeeper
Stacy Porter graduated from The University of TN in Knoxville, Tennessee in 2000. She received a Bachelor of Science Degree and went on to receive two Masters Degrees. Her first Master’s Degree was obtained from Austin Peay in Public Health. Her second Master’s Degree was received The University of Tennessee Health Science Center in the field of Nursing. Stacy now serves as the bookkeeper for the firm. She also serves as a nurse liaison for the firm’s complex injury cases in medical records review. Stacy and her husband, Matt, reside in Collierville, TN with their two children.