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Benjamin R. Matthews and Associates

Updated 2026-08-27 · 4,677 reviewed · 111 listed · Scored from 161 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.5(161) 76 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Benjamin R. Matthews and Associates
Services
Foreclosure Defense, Bankruptcy Law, Real Estate & Title Law
Reviews
161

What recent reviews say

Many clients report friendly, quick consultations and genuine support keeping their homes. Staff like Sherry earned praise for warmth; consultations run 20 minutes and payment plans are available. However, recent complaints surface real friction: one paralegal (Crystal) was called disrespectful; callers were ghosted and rescheduled at inconvenient times; and several clients felt misled on Chapter 7 eligibility or had deposits kept when they couldn't pay the full fee.

Benjamin Matthews himself handles cases professionally, yet the firm's communication breakdowns stand out. One client paid $2,700, stopped paying debts as advised, waited seven months, then was told Chapter 7 didn't work and pushed into Chapter 13 at $3,100/month-unaffordable and later dismissed. Another lost a $300 deposit after deciding against service. These accounts paint a picture of high variability: some walk away grateful and debt-free years later; others feel scared into paying upfront and left in worse shape.

Praised for
  • quick consultations and accessible
  • knowledgeable and transparent on fees
  • compassionate, supportive staff
  • helped clients keep homes
Watch-outs
  • disrespectful or dismissive staff member (paralegal Crystal)
  • poor communication and ghosting on callbacks
  • unclear advice on bankruptcy eligibility and risks
  • kept deposits despite client inability to pay
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Best for: people seeking bankruptcy help who can ask detailed questions upfront and verify eligibility before paying deposits.
Think twice if: Ghosting and staff rudeness came up in recent months; one client felt misled on bankruptcy type and risk; deposits kept even when client backed out.

Strengths

  • phone consultations available and quick (around 20 minutes)
  • payment plans offered for fees
  • some clients credit firm with saving their homes years later
  • Benjamin Matthews handles cases personally

Worth knowing

  • Benjamin Matthews handles cases personally
  • Paralegal Crystal was named in a complaint as disrespectful and dismissive
  • Initial consultations by phone last around 20 minutes
  • Payment plans available for fees
  • Client reported being advised to stop paying debts, then waiting 7 months for Chapter 7 determination

What reviews say by service

Bankruptcy Law
Effective for many, but recent complaints cite unclear Chapter 7 eligibility advice and high Chapter 13 payments after filing.
Foreclosure Defense
Multiple long-term clients credit the firm with helping them keep their homes years after bankruptcy.
Debt Collection Defense
No clear review evidence on this service.
Real Estate & Title Law
No clear review evidence on this service.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.5 against a 4.7 average across the 42 bankruptcy law businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 92% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 67
Review volume 96
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

How long does an initial consultation take?
Around 20 minutes by phone, and you can reschedule if the time doesn't work.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes, payment plans are available for legal fees.
What areas do you serve?
Columbia and Rock Hill, SC.

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Last updated 2026-08-27