You cannot reason with the unreasonable. When it is time to fight, we fight to win.
Diligent and Caring
- a Divorce client
Principled, Hardworking Attorney
- a Child Support client
Overview
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Cash, Check, Credit Card
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About Me
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Raised in Charlotte, N.C., Mr. Arnold graduated from Providence Senior High School and Belmont Abbey College, where he studied Philosophy and Psychology. He... more
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References
Client Reviews
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Posted by:
a Divorce client,
2011-09-28
5 months ago.
Client Review:
Matt and his team did an incredible job of helping me work through a very difficult period of my life. His team created personal connections with me...
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a Child Support client,
2011-05-25
9 months ago.
Client Review:
We recently found ourselves in a situation that warranted legal representation in a child support case. Our case had issues that made it a bit more...
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Peer Endorsements
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Matt truely cares about his clients' welfare and the outcome of their cases. He uses creative methods to challenge issues in his clients' cases and...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Tonya Graser
, Charlotte (NC), 3 months ago
Mr. Arnold is an asset to this community. I don't practice in his state, and if I had a client who needed help in North Carolina, I'd be sure to...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Eric Reimer
, Paramus (NJ), 4 months ago
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Résumé
License
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8 years since Matthew Robert Arnold was first licensed to practice law.
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Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| North Carolina |
Authorized to practice law
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2003 |
05/22/2008 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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Managing Member at
Arnold & Smith, PLLC
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2007–present
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Attorney at
Andresen & Associates
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2005–2007
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Attorney at
Stott, Hollowell, Palmer & Windham
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2003–2005
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Education
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| School |
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Graduated |
| University of North Carolina School of Law |
Law |
Juris Doctor |
2003 |
| Belmont Abbey College |
Psychology |
BA - Bachelor of Arts |
2000 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
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| Rising Star |
Super Lawyers |
2012 |
| Rising Star |
Super Lawyers |
2011 |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers |
The National Trial Lawyers |
2011 |
| Rising Star |
Super Lawyers |
2010 |
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Associations
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American Association for Justice |
2007-present
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United States Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit |
2007-present
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American Inns of Court |
2006-present
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Belmont Abbey College Alumni Board of Directors |
2006-present
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| Vice President |
Justice Bobbitt Inn of Court |
2006-present
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United States District Court - Western District of North Carolina |
2006-present
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| Social and Sports Committee Co-Chair, Member |
Mecklenburg County Bar |
2005-present
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North Carolina Bar Association |
2003-present
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Gaston County Bar |
2003-2005
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Portfolio
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Reputation Level 6
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Cases
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Outcome: Jury Awarded $1,603,483 plus interest and costs
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Speaking Engagements
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| Political Campaign Involvement |
Campaign and Elections for Lawyers: A Primer On NC Election Law and a Call for the Development of Professionalism |
2011 |
| Child Custody and Child Support Case Updates |
Family Law Annual Food for the Mind and Body - Custody and Child Support Issues |
2010 |
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