About Matthew Lee
Matthew Lee Harris built a path to law that began in classrooms and led to the courtroom. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Austin Peay State University in 2008 and a Juris Doctor from Mississippi College School of Law in 2011. Those years shaped a practical understanding of government, procedure and the give-and-take of public life.
After law school, Harris entered private practice and developed a regional practice across state lines. He is licensed to practice in Mississippi and Tennessee and has handled matters in both jurisdictions. Early in his career he balanced courtroom appearances with client counseling, learning how to weigh legal risk against real-world outcomes.
Over time Harris expanded the scope of his practice. He took on litigation and transactional work, representing clients in state courts and before administrative bodies. His background in political science informs an interest in how regulatory and governmental decisions affect private citizens and businesses. He also gained experience managing case strategy and working with experts when complex factual questions emerged.
Harris remains engaged in the bar community and in professional associations, maintaining active memberships that keep him current on developments in practice and procedure. He has pursued continuing legal education and follows shifts in state law that affect his clients. The practical effect is an attorney who tends to weigh options carefully and prefers clear legal analysis over rhetoric.
Colleagues and clients describe Harris as methodical in preparation and deliberate in negotiations. He aims for results that are sensible for the client’s circumstances. That often means exploring settlement options where appropriate, while remaining ready to try a case when litigation is the better course. Courtroom readiness and client communication are steady parts of his daily work.
Harris practices at The Harris Firm, P.C., where he works with a small team on matters that arise throughout Mississippi and Tennessee. He maintains an office presence that supports both in-person meetings and remote consultations. He keeps regular hours devoted to client calls, filings and court appearances.
He currently focuses his practice on civil matters for clients in Mississippi and Tennessee.
