$ 375-375 per hour
also known as Matt Smith, Matthew W. Smith
AV-Rated (Preeminent) in Business Law, Litigation and General Practice by the Martindale-Hubbell Peer-review System.
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$ 375-375 per hour
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Acquired: 1999
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485 McLaws Circle, Williamsburg, VA, 23185
21 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
Posted by anonymous | December 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements
Timely and effective
Matt quickly and easily resolved a contract dispute in our favor with a well conceived argument rooted in Virginia law and standards. He was always available to chat and communicated clearly and promptly. I hope we never need to hire him again but he would be the first person I contacted if we find...
Posted by Marlene | July 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Divorce & Eviction
Matt and his colleagues are straightforward which I absolutely love! He helped finalize my divorce when I gave up on trying to do the paperwork myself. Then, two years later, I ended up with another a$$hole that Matt helped me evict from my home. Needless to say, I will always go to Matt for any type...
Posted by anonymous | October 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Mergers & Acquisitions
Knowledgeable and professional
We went to Matt, who is a personal friend of my husband's from their Army National Guard days, for help getting paperwork together to buy a business. Matt is very knowledgeable about the ins and outs of business and owning a business, paperwork needed, etc. We met once with him and contacted him seve...
Posted by Sheila | November 08, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Business
A small business owner recommends Matthew Smith for legal services.
Matthew Smith was recommended by a friend to assist me in the legalities of starting a small business. From my first call to Matthew, I have been very pleased with his professionalism and knowledge. His advice and help made the initial business start up process much easier. Anytime I have a questio...
Posted by William | November 03, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Very sharp mind
I have worked with Matt on several different issues including estate planning, probate questions, business endeavors, etc. Matt has proven extremely insightful time after time. He has frequently made clear distinctions amid complicated issues and made extremely important observations. Mr. Smith has...
"I have known Matt Smith for a number of years and have had the opportunity to work with him in the profession. He is very talented, and has earned a good reputation in the legal community for his abilities, and professionalism."
"Mr. Smith is a law school classmate and friend. His integrity and honesty are unassailable. I frequently use him as a sounding board for issues that are troubling me in my practice. I would highly recommend him both as a litigator and as a business counselor."
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2020
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Top Lawyer of Coastal Virginia, Coastal Virginia Magazine
2010
Meritorious Service Medal, US Army
2008
Defense Meritorious Service Medal, U.S. Department of Defense
2007
Iraq Campaign Medal, U.S. Army
2007
Combat Action Badge, US Army
2024 - Present
Division Commander, US Coast Guard Auxiliary
2010 - Present
Partner, Otey Smith & Quarles Attorneys
2010 - 2017
Adjunct Professor of Law, William & Mary Law School
2006 - 2010
Of Counsel, Kaufman & Canoles, PC
2001 - 2010
Judge Advocate, Virginia Army National Guard
1999 - 2006
Partner, Jones Blechman Woltz & Kelly, PC
1999 - Present
Virginia State BarActive Member
2016 - 2018
Williamsburg Bar AssociationPresident
2008 - 2019
Williamsburg Bar AssociationBoard Member
2008 - 2025
National Ski PatrolAlpine Patroller
2004 - 2011
Military Law Section, Virginia State BarChair (2010-2011)
1999
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
PhD - Doctorate
1990
M.A.
1988
BS - Bachelor of Science
2015
Legal Ethics for Military Lawyers
English
Legal Answers
Plaintiff purposely stalling divorce.
16 Sep 2015
Jury in divorce hearing
31 Jul 2015
Should transactions between a parent company and a disregarded subsidiary be done at arms-length?
22 Jul 2015