Matt Long

Matt Long, President of Bowen Ten Long & Bal, PC, is a distinguished trial lawyer who focuses on civil litigation, including severe personal injury cases and high-stakes disputes involving contracts, property, and financial matters. He regularly handles partition suits — legal actions between co-owners who are unable to agree on what to do with shared real estate — as well as breach of contract claims and financial disputes between individuals or businesses. Mr. Long is a charismatic leader who upholds the highest ethical standards, communicates clearly and promptly with clients, and follows through on every commitment.

Clients turn to Mr. Long when the legal situation is complex, emotionally charged, or requires cutting through unclear obligations and competing claims. An expert in case valuation and damage assessment, he effectively leverages his exceptional rhetorical and persuasive communication skills to expedite negotiations and secure maximum compensation in personal injury claims. An experienced litigator, Mr. Long has a proven track record of successfully representing his clients in complex trials, settlement conferences, and high-stakes negotiations. Using diplomacy and strategic influence to advocate for his client's best interests, he consistently delivers results with professionalism, integrity, and efficiency.

Mr. Long has earned numerous accolades for his professional excellence. He has been recognized as a Super Lawyer since 2017, among the Legal Elite in Civil Litigation, and listed in Best Lawyers for Personal Injury and Commercial Litigation. Additionally, he was one of the youngest attorneys named on Virginia Lawyers Weekly's Leaders in the Law list in 2021.

Mr. Long is a dedicated community member who has volunteered extensive time to professional associations throughout his career. He currently volunteers as an arbitrator for the Virginia State Bar Fee Dispute Resolution Program and serves as the President of the Third District Disciplinary Committee. Mr. Long also contributes to continuing legal education programs by conducting seminars for the Henrico Bar Association. He has served numerous years as a Board member for the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association and the Henrico County Bar Association. Additionally, Mr. Long has held various leadership positions within Business Networking International (BNI).

Outside the office, Mr. Long enjoys traveling the world with his wife and diving into the exciting adventure of writing his first book.