Our Team
Matthew L. Harris, Esq.
Chief Attorney
Mr. Harris served eight years in the United States Air Force in a Special Operations occupation as a Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) member. He is a decorated Iraq War Veteran who knows what it means to fight for something he believes in. Since beginning his law career as a Reserve Police Officer in 2004, Mr. Harris has gained immeasurable experience in Divorce, Child Support/Child Custody, Adoptions, and general Civil Litigation. Mr. Harris is passionate about his clients’ rights and will be a zealous advocate of yours. As a respected member of the legal community, you can trust him to keep your best interests at heart and treat you with the utmost professionalism.
Carrie A. Harris, Esq.
Partner, Business Law Attorney
Mrs. Harris is a Texas Tech alumna, completing both her Bachelor of Arts and Doctorate of Jurisprudence degrees at the university. Mrs. Harris has honed her Business Counseling Skills in order to represent and support her clients. She regularly advises small business owners, and represents larger businesses of the South Plains in order to give her clients peace of mind. She assists her clients with everything from the formation of the business, the drafting of the company bylaws, and the requisite annual meetings. Additionally, Mrs. Harris assists her clients with rapid growth through her proficiency of mergers and acquisitions of other companies.
Carrie A. Harris, Esq.
Partner, Business Law Attorney
Mrs. Harris is a Texas Tech alumna, completing both her Bachelor of Arts and Doctorate of Jurisprudence degrees at the university. Mrs. Harris has honed her Business Counseling Skills in order to represent and support her clients. She regularly advises small business owners, and represents larger businesses of the South Plains in order to give her clients peace of mind. She assists her clients with everything from the formation of the business, the drafting of the company bylaws, and the requisite annual meetings. Additionally, Mrs. Harris assists her clients with rapid growth through her proficiency of mergers and acquisitions of other companies.
Amanda E. Carter, Esq.
Estate Management Attorney
Ms. Carter was raised in Houston, Texas before obtaining her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio. She received her Doctorate of Jurisprudence from the Texas Tech University School of Law. Ms. Carter first joined Matthew Harris Law as a rising 2L summer law clerk in 2016 before rejoining the firm in 2018 as an attorney. Ms. Carter has a passion for assisting individuals and families with special needs. Ms. Carter is an up and coming attorney in the Lubbock legal community and currently represents clients in Estate Planning, Guardianships, Probate, & Will Drafting matters.
Amanda E. Carter, Esq.
Estate Management Attorney
Ms. Carter was raised in Houston, Texas before obtaining her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio. She received her Doctorate of Jurisprudence from the Texas Tech University School of Law. Ms. Carter first joined Matthew Harris Law as a rising 2L summer law clerk in 2016 before rejoining the firm in 2018 as an attorney. Ms. Carter has a passion for assisting individuals and families with special needs. Ms. Carter is an up and coming attorney in the Lubbock legal community and currently represents clients in Estate Planning, Guardianships, Probate, & Will Drafting matters.
Taylor S. Moore, Esq.
Civil Litigation Attorney
Mrs. Moore was raised in Woodson, Texas and is a Texas Tech University alumna, completing both her Bachelor of History and her Doctorate of Jurisprudence degrees at the university. Mrs. Moore joined Matthew Harris Law in January of 2023 as a law clerk and recently joined the firm as a Civil Litigation Attorney to focus on Personal Injury and Civil Litigation cases. Mrs. Moore is a member of the South Plains Trial Lawyers Association and has a passion for protecting clients from greedy insurance companies. Mrs. Moore is known for her ability to put clients at ease with her vast knowledge of the law. You can trust Mrs. Moore to fight for you to get you everything that you deserve.
Taylor S. Moore, Esq.
Civil Litigation Attorney
Mrs. Moore was raised in Woodson, Texas and is a Texas Tech University alumna, completing both her Bachelor of History and her Doctorate of Jurisprudence degrees at the university. Mrs. Moore joined Matthew Harris Law in January of 2023 as a law clerk and recently joined the firm as a Civil Litigation Attorney to focus on Personal Injury and Civil Litigation cases. Mrs. Moore is a member of the South Plains Trial Lawyers Association and has a passion for protecting clients from greedy insurance companies. Mrs. Moore is known for her ability to put clients at ease with her vast knowledge of the law. You can trust Mrs. Moore to fight for you to get you everything that you deserve.
Colton M. Sniegowski, Esq.
Family Law Attorney
Mr. Sniegowski grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and moved to Lubbock in 2018. He obtained a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from West Texas A&M University, as well as a Master’s Degree in Biotechnology from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center before completing his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Texas Tech University School of Law. Mr. Sniegowski obtained immense experience in Family Law as a Mediator for the Lubbock County Office of Dispute Resolution. Mr. Sniegowski is often praised for his dedication to detail, his persistent pursuit of knowledge, and his innate ability to listen. You can trust that your family is in good hands with Mr. Sniegowski fighting for you in the courtroom.
Blake Walterscheid, CLP
Estate Management Paralegal
Blake Walterscheid is the Paralegal for the Estate Management Division at Matthew Harris Law, PLLC. Mr. Walterscheid began his law career as a Security Forces Specialist in the U.S. Air Force where he served a 6 year enlistment. After his service in the military, he continued a career in law enforcement as a security guard for Texas Tech University Health Science Center and even as a loss prevention officer for Academy Sports + Outdoors. Mr. Walterscheid joined Matthew Harris Law, PLLC, in November 2016. Mr. Walterscheid is certified as a Certified Legal Professional (CLP). Mr. Walterscheid is often praised for his professionalism and attention to detail.
Emily Walterscheid, PP, CLP
Chief Paralegal
Emily Walterscheid is the Chief Paralegal for Matthew Harris Law, PLLC. Mrs. Walterscheid is a West Texas Native and a graduate of Shallowater High School. She began her law career in 2007 as a legal assistant and joined Matthew Harris Law, PLLC, in January 2012. Mrs. Walterscheid is certified as a Certified Legal Professional (CLP) and as a Professional Paralegal (PP) through the National Association of Legal Secretaries. Mrs. Walterscheid graduated in May 2017 with her Bachelor’s Degree in Legal Studies from American Public University. Mrs. Walterscheid is often praised for her professionalism, and for her kindness in treating clients like family.
Blake Walterscheid, CLP
Estate Management Paralegal
Blake Walterscheid is the Paralegal for the Estate Management Division at Matthew Harris Law, PLLC. Mr. Walterscheid began his law career as a Security Forces Specialist in the U.S. Air Force where he served a 6 year enlistment. After his service in the military, he continued a career in law enforcement as a security guard for Texas Tech University Health Science Center and even as a loss prevention officer for Academy Sports + Outdoors. Mr. Walterscheid joined Matthew Harris Law, PLLC, in November 2016. Mr. Walterscheid is certified as a Certified Legal Professional (CLP). Mr. Walterscheid is often praised for his professionalism and attention to detail.
Anjelica Tuttle
Business Law Paralegal
Anjelica Tuttle is the Business Law Paralegal for Matthew Harris Law. Mrs. Tuttle was born and raised in Lubbock and graduated from Frenship High School. Throughout her childhood and teenage years, she was involved in many extracurriculars, including attendance at multiple State competitions for band and earning her Silver Award in Girl Scouts. Mrs. Tuttle graduated with Phi Theta Kappa honors from South Plains College in Paralegal Studies in 2022, and was awarded Rookie of the Year from Lubbock Legal Professionals Association in 2023. She is often praised for her attention to detail, new ideas, her positive attitude, and her friendly demeanor.
Erin-Nicole Hacker
Family Law Paralegal
Mrs. Hacker is the Family Law Paralegal for Matthew Harris Law. Mrs. Hacker graduated from Shallowater High School and has a passion for animals, she is a former member of the ABC Rodeo flag team. Mrs. Hacker joined the Firm in 2022 as a Legal Secretary and showed her passion for Family Law. Since being promoted to Family Law Paralegal, Mrs. Hacker has assisted with numerous cases to help our clients get the outcome they desired. She is often praised for her quick learning abilities, professionalism, her determination, and her passion to help those in need.
Erin-Nicole Hacker
Family Law Paralegal
Mrs. Hacker is the Family Law Paralegal for Matthew Harris Law. Mrs. Hacker graduated from Shallowater High School and has a passion for animals, she is a former member of the ABC Rodeo flag team. Mrs. Hacker joined the Firm in 2022 as a Legal Secretary and showed her passion for Family Law. Since being promoted to Family Law Paralegal, Mrs. Hacker has assisted with numerous cases to help our clients get the outcome they desired. She is often praised for her quick learning abilities, professionalism, her determination, and her passion to help those in need.
Erika Zapata
Legal Assistant
Mrs. Zapata is a Legal Secretary for Matthew Harris Law, which means she will likely be the first person to greet you when arriving in the office and on the phone when you call. Mrs. Zapata is originally from Corpus Christi, Texas but has called Lubbock home for the last 18 years. She recently graduated from South Plains College with an Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies and is a member of the Lubbock Legal Professionals Association. Mrs. Zapata is praised for her eagerness to assist those in need, professionalism, and determination to learn.
Brett Harris
IT & Media Specialist
Mr. Harris is the Information Technology & Media Specialist for Matthew Harris Law. He grew up in Lubbock, Texas where he graduated from Coronado High School with Honors. Mr. Harris joined Matthew Harris Law in 2020, and since then has grown the Firm’s YouTube Channel from 25 subscribers to now over 11,000. He has been instrumental in expanding the use of technology in ways that no other Firm has considered to help us to win more cases. Because few attorneys have their own in-house IT & Media Specialist, Mr. Harris is a force-multiplier for every Division at Matthew Harris Law.
Brett Harris
IT & Media Specialist
Mr. Harris is the Information Technology & Media Specialist for Matthew Harris Law. He grew up in Lubbock, Texas where he graduated from Coronado High School with Honors. Mr. Harris joined Matthew Harris Law in 2020, and since then has grown the Firm’s YouTube Channel from 25 subscribers to now over 11,000. He has been instrumental in expanding the use of technology in ways that no other Firm has considered to help us to win more cases. Because few attorneys have their own in-house IT & Media Specialist, Mr. Harris is a force-multiplier for every Division at Matthew Harris Law.