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Matthew E. Lee
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Biography
Matthew Lee is a partner at Whitfield, Bryson & Mason LLP and, for the last 10 years, has focused his practice on fighting for people who need help. Too often, a large corporation will run roughshod over the rights of individuals and homeowners who look up one day to find the deck stacked against them with nowhere to turn. Matt takes great pride in being part of a firm that’s committed to standing shoulder to shoulder with its clients to fight and win these battles against what sometimes seem like impossible odds.
Matt earned his law degree from Wake Forest University School of Law in 2006 and his Bachelor of Arts from The Catholic University of America, cum laude, in 2001. While at Wake Forest, Matt was the 2005 Zeliff Trial Competition Champion, a regional finalist at the 2006 American Association for Justice (AAJ) Trial Advocacy Competition, the AAJ Student Chapter President, and was selected as a member of the Order of Barristers. In addition, Matt spent several months clerking for the United States Attorney’s Office in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Matt is a graduate of Leadership Raleigh 25 with the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce and co-chair of the American Association for Justice (AAJ) Trial Advocacy Competition in Raleigh, NC.
Matt handles complex litigation, primarily construction defect, product liability, business disputes, and wrongful death cases, and has secured substantial verdicts and settlements in a variety of matters, including multi-million dollar verdicts for homeowners associations in construction defect litigation and large settlements in wrongful death and product liability cases.
Matt was recently appointed to the Plaintiffs Steering Committee in Multi-District Litigation No. 2688 In Re: Windsor Wood Clad Window Products Liability Litigation.
PRACTICE HIGHLIGHTS
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Secured several confidential seven-figure settlements in commercial and residential construction defect disputes
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February 2013: Won a $1.39 million verdict after a three week jury trial in Madisonville, Kentucky on behalf of a church and a business against two coal companies for causing subsidence to their properties
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June 2012: Won a verdict and judgment of over $3 million after a three week jury trial in Wilmington, North Carolina involving a contractor’s defective construction of marine bulkhead
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February 2011: Won a verdict and judgment in excess of $3.5 million after a two week jury trial involving developer’s deceptive advertising and shoddy construction of subdivision roads in the mountains of Western North Carolina
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Licensed in North Carolina for 19 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 12 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Location
Milberg LLP
900 W Morgan St, Raleigh, NC, 27603
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Posted by John | July 29, 2012 | Litigation
Performance review for Matt Lee
Matt Lee was our "go to" guy for a lengthy and constantly changing litigation that required a vigilant attorney to keep an eye on the elusive defendent. He kept us in the loop, kept the wheels moving forward, and advised the HOA on alternatives, solutions, and other legal matters . Easy to talk to ...
Posted by Stephanie | July 09, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Outstanding, positive legal experience with Matthew Lee - I could go on and on with praise!
Without Matthew Lee I'm not sure how I would have made it through the long journey of my lawsuit. His commitment to my case, constant support and tireless pursuit of justice brought me peace and calm during a traumatic time. I never second guessed his advice and knew his guidance was always in my b...
Matthew E. Lee's Lawyer Endorsements
Jeremy Williams
Construction and development lawyer | Jul 21
Relationship: Worked together on matter
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Caroline Taylor
Construction and development lawyer | Aug 22
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Matt is continuously fighting for the rights of consumers. I am proud to work cases together and would recommend him to friends and family."
Christopher Anglin
Construction and development lawyer | Jun 22
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. I am continually impressed by Matt's knowledge in helping clients in difficult situations and his understanding of the law. He is a zealous advocate for his clients and this helps him to be a terrific attorney for his clients."
Karl Amelchenko
Construction and development lawyer | May 01
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"As a former co-worker of Matt's, I had an opportunity to view his work ethic and intelligence on a daily basis. Matt is a dogged advocate for his clients, and is fast becoming one of the top construction defect attorneys in the country."
"Matt is an excellent and creative trial attorney. We tried a three week jury trial. Matt was instrumental in the success of the case and the very favorable jury verdict. I would recommend Matt when you want a lawyer who is not afraid to go into the Courtroom and slug it out."
"Matt is smart, creative, dedicated, and hard working. When faced with a difficult task or problem, Matt finds creative ways to solve problems when a solution is not apparent. Further, Matt is an excellent advocate and trial attorney. I fully endorse Matt."
"I endorse Matthew. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
Natasha Little
Personal injury lawyer
Gary Mason
Class action lawyer
Danielle Perry
Employment and labor lawyer
Jeremy Williams
Class action lawyer
Caroline Taylor
Motorcycle accident lawyer
Christopher Anglin
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Daniel Bryson
Defective and dangerous products lawyer
William Silverman
Construction and development lawyer
Douglas Jeremiah
Construction and development lawyer
Karl Amelchenko
Personal injury lawyer
William Heroy
Criminal defense lawyer
Scott Harris
Class action lawyer
Experience
Honors
2018
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2016
Legal Elite Young Guns, Business North Carolina
2015
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2015
Legal Elite Young Guns, Business North Carolina
2014
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2014
Legal Elite - Young Guns, Business North Carolina
2013
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2012
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2006
Order of Barristers, Order of Barristers
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Partner, Whitfield Bryson & Mason LLP
2011 - 2015
Attorney, Whitfield Bryson & Mason LLP
2010 - 2011
Attorney, Lewis & Roberts PLLC
2007 - 2010
Attorney, Emanuel & Dunn, LLP
2006 - 2007
Attorney, Harris, Creech, Ward & Blackerby, P.A.
Associations
2018 - Present
Contemporary Art Museum RaleighBoard of Directors
2006 - Present
North Carolina Bar Association
2005 - Present
American Association for Justice
American Bar Association
North Carolina Advocates for Justice
Member
Public Justice Foundation
Member
Wake County Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
Inlet Point HOA v. Intercoastal Diving, Inc. et al.
Judgment for Plaintiff (our client)
Alarka Creek HOA v. Cane Creek Development
Judgment for Plaintiff (our client)
Education
2006
Wake Forest University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
Catholic University of America
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Construction Defect Litigation From A to Z
Insurance: Covered vs. Uncovered?
2014
Structural Forensic Engineering
Using Forensic Engineering Information in Litigation
2013
2013 NC/SC Construction Law Sections Annual Meeting
The Nuts and Bolts of Trying a Construction Defect Case
Publications
2015
Construction Defect Litigation From A to Z
Insurance: Covered vs. Uncovered?
2014
WBM LLP Blog
How to Turn a Piece of Paper into Justice
2013
The Messenger
Jury: Coal Company at Fault For Damages
2013
Wilmington Star News
Seascape owners file suit
2012
WBM LLP Blog
Anatomy of a Win: The Inlet Point Bulkhead Case
2012
WBM LLP Blog
Hot Coffee
2012
Wilmington Star News
HOA wins $2.6 million verdict over bulkhead
Languages
English
Activity
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