1100 Judson Road, Ste 720, Longview, Texas 75601, United States
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OUR ATTORNEYS
Matthew C. Harris
Matt grew up in both Houston and Orlando before attending Rollins College, where he served as captain of the cross-country team. The discipline required to succeed as a long-distance runner continues to shape Matt’s approach to life and his legal practice. He works meticulously when preparing and analyzing business contracts and when developing thoughtful legal strategies for his clients.
Matt’s practice primarily focuses on representing several Emergency Services Districts in the region, as well as handling business transactional matters for a variety of clients.
Matt graduated magna cum laude with a degree in International Business and a minor in Spanish. He went on to graduate from Baylor Law School. His academic background and understanding of how businesses operate allow him to effectively advise clients in business formation, contract development, and the creation of policies that help organizations reach their full potential.
Matt is most proud of his role as a father. He spends countless hours coaching and supporting his children in whatever sport or activity they pursue. In 2022, Matt began coaching the junior high basketball team at Longview Christian School, where he had the opportunity to coach both his son and many other outstanding young men. After a successful first season, Matt continued coaching at LCS and expanded his involvement to include junior high golf and track. In 2025, he moved up to coach high school basketball as well as both junior high and high school golf. Go Eagles!
Matt is also deeply involved in the Longview community. He currenlty serves on the Board of First Tee Pineywoods. He previously served as board president and was one of the founding members of Graciously Broken Ministries in Longview, Texas. He has also served as a board member of Family Promise of Longview (formerly LIHN).
Courtney Anne Harris
Courtney has been told that she is a "people person" and she uses that skill the most in her practice of the law. Courtney has the ability to see the real issues causing conflict and seek to resolve those, both in and outside the courtroom, to offer her clients resolution and efficient, economical solutions to their legal problems.
Courtney's primary practice spans estate planning, simple and complex probate matters, simple and complex guardianship matters, and civil appeals.
During her time at Baylor Law, Courtney found that she excelled in the courtroom, earning a spot in the Order of Barristers in her first year and becoming the first individual winner of Baylor Law School's prestigious Bob & Sheila Wortham "Mad Dog" Dawson 'Top Gun' intramural Trial Competition in her third year.
Courtney grew up in Lone Star, Texas, and graduated from Daingerfield High School. Never one to stay too far away for too long, she moved back to the Piney Woods after graduating from Baylor Law School to share the experience of raising a family here with Matt.
In 2021, Courtney became a member of Longview Christian School's board, seeking to contribute to the school as both a parent and lawyer in any way that could be beneficial. Courtney has also provided pro-bono legal advice to LCS. For the 2026-2027 year, Courtney will serve as the V.P. of Website for Young Mens Service League Longview Chapter, a national organization of mothers and sons servingthe local community together. Courtney previously served as a board member of the Greater Longview Estate Planning Counsel and is past-president of the Northeast Texas Bar Association.
WIlliam R. Porter, of counsel
WIlliam R. Porter, of counsel
William R. Porter was born in Morris County, Texas, and once believed he would spend his entire life on Lone Star Lake. In 2022, however, he and his wife, Susan, had the opportunity to move just a few houses away from their grandchildren in Longview. They now spend much of their time enjoying family life, often helping with pick-up and sports duty.
Judge Porter graduated from the University of Texas School of Law in 1967 and then joined the United States Marine Corps. During his service, he graduated from the U.S. Naval Justice School in Newport, Rhode Island. After four years of service, including time in Vietnam, he received an honorable discharge and returned to Texas to begin practicing law as what he proudly describes as a “country lawyer.”
In 1981, Judge Porter began his judicial career as the first judge of the 276th Judicial District Court of Texas. He served in that position until retiring from full-time service on December 31, 2010. Since that time, he has continued his judicial education and has served the State of Texas as a Senior Visiting Judge.
In March 2017, Judge Porter joined his daughter and son-in-law as Of Counsel with Harris & Harris, where he has been an invaluable resource and mentor, offering decades of experience and insight into the litigation side of legal practice.
An article from the Longview News-Journal about Judge Porter’s retirement is embedded below.
Our Family
OUR STORY
Matt and Courtney met as first-year law students at Baylor Law School and shared many adventures over the next three years. They successfully navigated Baylor’s rigorous “Practice Court” program as partners and soon realized they were meant to be partners in life as well. After graduating and passing the Texas Bar Exam, they were married
Matt and Courtney met as first-year law students at Baylor Law School and shared many adventures over the next three years. They successfully navigated Baylor’s rigorous “Practice Court” program as partners and soon realized they were meant to be partners in life as well. After graduating and passing the Texas Bar Exam, they were married just before New Year’s Eve surrounded by family and friends.
Over the years, the Harrises have grown both their legal practice and their family. Today, their most important partnership includes raising their two children, Colt and Annie.
Growing our Family
Another family member joined us in in 2017 as invaluable resource to the team. We welcomed Courtney's dad, the Honorable William R. Porter as "of Counsel". As a retired district court judge with senior status in Texas, Judge Porter brings many years of experience and offers practical wisdom in matters of litigation and settlement. Tha
Another family member joined us in in 2017 as invaluable resource to the team. We welcomed Courtney's dad, the Honorable William R. Porter as "of Counsel". As a retired district court judge with senior status in Texas, Judge Porter brings many years of experience and offers practical wisdom in matters of litigation and settlement. That is, when he is not playing tennis or driving around his grandchildren!
Offered Services and Experience
Offered Services and Experience
Our firm is pleased to offer solutions for a variety of legal needs, including estate planning, probate matters and litigation, guardianship matters, business planning and transactional matters, premarital agreement planning, and legal assistance filing an appeal after your case has been decided, whether you wish to appeal or defend the verdict.