About Matthew David Lane

Matthew David Lane Jr. practices law in Lafayette, Louisiana, specializing in appeals and appellate law. He also handles cases in authorities and administrative law, in addition to social security disability. His firm, Matthew D. Lane, Jr., LLC, has been serving clients since 2010, providing a variety of legal offerings tailored to satisfy the wants of individuals navigating complex legal matters. He earned his Juris Doctor from Georgia State University College of Law in 2002, following a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Louisiana - Lafayette in 1998.

During law school, he labored as a judicial law clerk to Judge Joseph J. Farnan, Jr., which laid the inspiration for his professional legal career. After graduating, he began operating as a body of workers lawyer in 2003, eventually becoming an attorney in 2004. Matthew's practice mainly includes appeals, the place he advocates for clients in various courts, which includes the fifth Circuit and the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. His knowledge allows him to manage the requirements of appellate procedures successfully.

Cases frequently involve difficult decrease court selections or administrative rulings, requiring a keen understanding of legal requirements and procedural guidelines. In addition to his legal practice, Matthew is actively concerned in several expert associations. He is a member of the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Bar Association and the Federal Bar Association - Acadiana Chapter. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the Fifth Circuit Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives, contributing to the development of most effective practices in social security law. Matthew’s dedication to serving veterans is clear thru his involvement with the 82nd Airborne Division Association - Acadiana Chapter, where he holds the role of Chapter Vice Chairman. His dedication to the network extends to memberships in organizations just like the American Legion and the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA).

These affiliations mirror his focus on advocating for the ones who have served within the army and ensuring they obtain the benefits they deserve. With nearly two decades of legal knowledge, Matthew David Lane Jr. continues to make a meaningful effect in the field of regulation. His work in appeals and social security disability law not only helps clients gain favorable outcomes but also contributes to the broader legal network in Louisiana. As he appears to the destiny, he remains dedicated to offering remarkable legal representation and help to those in need.

Education

Georgia State University College of Law

J.D. (2002) | law

1999

University of Louisiana - Lafayette

B.A. (1998) | English

1996

Experience

Owner

Matthew D. Lane, Jr., LLC (formerly Ziegler & Lane, LLC)
2010

Lawyer

Gordon Arata McCollam Duplantis & Eagan, LLP
2007

Lawyer

Juneau David, APLC
2004

Staff Lawyer

Advocacy Center
2003

Judicial Law Clerk to Judge Joseph J. Farnan, Jr.

U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware
2002

Accepted Jurisdictions

5th Circuit
Louisiana
U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims

Court Admissions

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit U.S. Circuit Court
U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims U.S. Circuit Court
Louisiana State Courts State Trial Court

Types of Cases Handled

appeals government and administrative law social security disability

Legal Services Scope

Initial filing Appeals

Professional Associations

Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Bar Association

has membership 2015 - Current

509th Parachute Infantry Association

has membership 2015 - Current

82nd Airborne Division Association - Acadiana Chapter

Life has membership and Chapter Vice Chairman (2015 to present) 2014 - Current

American Legion

has membership 2014 - Current

Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA)

has membership 2014 - Current

Federal Bar Association - Acadiana Chapter

has membership 2010 - Current

National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives (NOSSCR)

Sustaining has membership 2010 - Current

Fifth Circuit Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives (FOSSCR)

has membership of Board of Directors (2011 to present); has membership (2010 to present) 2010 - Current

Lafayette Parish Bar Association

has membership 2005 - Current

Louisiana State Bar

has membership 2003 - Current