I have represented clients in a wide variety of practice areas since 2009. More than anything I see myself as a problem solver. My approach is one of personal representation where clients are promptly updated at every step and phone calls and emails are returned very quickly. I immerse myself in every detail my client’s case and leave no stone unturned.
I maintain an active general practice of law that includes personal injury, civil litigation, business litigation, wrongful death, landlord tenant matters, drafting wills and powers of attorney, and traffic infractions.
I have developed a reputation for resolving disputes in my client’s favor very early on in the process. This is most apparent with my personal injury clients who have been injured in motor vehicle accidents. My clients have received maximum recoveries for their injuries many times without ever having to file a lawsuit. I do a tremendous amount of work on the front end that is unique in the field of personal injury. Insurance adjusters have told me they have never seen someone work as hard as I do to obtain information and develop a case. As a result, I have rapport with the insurance companies unmatched in the legal field which allows me to settle many cases early on for the same amount of money as if it was litigated in front of a jury. Many of my personal injuries clients, as well as other lawyers, refer tort victims to me. Over the years many of my personal injury victories have been published in Virginia Lawyers Weekly.
Both inside the Courtroom and out, my clients depend on me for advice and representation with a wide variety of other legal matters. Among the many cases I have litigated are contract disputes, property damage cases, landlord representation, breaches of non-compete agreements, allegations of defamation, allegations of fraud, and Lemon Law.
In 2017 I was appointed to the Virginia State Bar Fee Dispute Resolution Program for a three year term as an Arbitrator
Practice areas
13 years, 500 cases
13 years
Breach of Contract, Property damage, Business fraud, Tortious interference, Complex litigation, Construction litigation, Breaches of non-compete agreements, unfair business practices, Defamation
13 years, 1,000 cases
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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VA | Authorized to Practice Law | 2009 | 03/25/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Rising Star- Personal Injury | SuperLawyers | 2019 |
Rising Star-Personal Injury | Super Lawyers | 2018 |
Rising Star- Personal Injury | Super Lawyers | 2017 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Bowen Ten Cardani PC | 2015 - Present |
Partner | Ayers & Stolte, PC | 2008 - 2015 |
Law Clerk | Porter County Circuit Court | 2007 - 2007 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Virginia State Bar | Third District Disciplinary Committee | 2019 - Present |
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association | Membership Committee | 2017 - Present |
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association | Tort Law Committee | 2017 - Present |
Virginia State Bar Fee Dispute Resolution Program | Arbitrator | 2017 - Present |
Lewis F. Powell, Jr. American Inn of Court | Member | 2013 - 2015 |
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association | Young Trial Lawyers Committee | 2011 - 2015 |
Business Networking International | President | 2009 - 2014 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Richmond, The T. C. Williams School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2009 |
Emory and Henry College | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2003 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Virginia State Bar Fee Resolution Program CLE Seminar | Virginia State Bar Fee Resolution Program | 2019 |
Case name | Outcome |
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$980,000 wrongful death settlement. Settlement was obtained two months after being hired | |
$625,000 settlement in traumatic brain injury case | |
$250,000 settlement in contested slip and fall case | |
$160,000 settlement in traumatic brain injury case | |
$150,000 settlement in motor vehicle accident - settlement was obtained two months after being hired |
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Scott Cardani, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 4, 2018
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
Britney McPheron, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 4, 2017
Relationship: Co-worker
Speaking as both a co-worker and a client, Matt is a fantastic attorney. Not only is he extremely personable, but he is very knowledgeable on the law. When I experienced my own personal injury case a few months ago, he knew exactly what to do and jumped right in to help. He's definitely someone you want on your team.
Scott Cardani, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 4, 2018
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
Britney McPheron, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 4, 2017
Relationship: Co-worker
Speaking as both a co-worker and a client, Matt is a fantastic attorney. Not only is he extremely personable, but he is very knowledgeable on the law. When I experienced my own personal injury case a few months ago, he knew exactly what to do and jumped right in to help. He's definitely someone you want on your team.
Benjamin Tyree, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 21, 2017
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
Gene Pierson, Litigation Attorney on Mar 26, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Matt and would strongly recommend anyone use his services.