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I am an Asheville native with ties to nearly every region of the state. I now live in Mooresville, NC (near Lake Norman) with my family. I became a lawyer over 9 years ago because I truly enjoy helping people fight the good fight. And, I still love my job today.
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Acquired: 2006
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18825 W. Catawba Ave, Suite 150, Cornelius, NC, 28031
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Posted by Robert | March 14, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Debt Collection
Avoid
In 2023, I paid Downs $5K to collect on a debt . Since then, little to nothing has happened in moving to collect on this debt. Demands to see what - if anything - has been done on my case have gone unresponded. He is the master of saying 'I'll call you back' via text. On rare occasion that he did, a ...
Hired by this client to collect against what turned out to be judgment proof company as confirmed when I questioned the principal under oath to discover assets. I'm not going to engage in unethical post-judgement litigation merely to harass and annoy a nonparty where there's an absence of evidence to pursue a fraudulent conveyance claim. This client has repeatedly defamed me and lied about the work I did with the intent to leverage the return of my fee.
Posted by Luke | April 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Phenomenal!
I recently used Matthew Downs for a civil matter and he was able to recoup my damages prior to going to trial. Absolutely phenomenal attorney, highly recommend!!
Posted by Michele C. | June 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
elderly personal injury
I cannot say enough good things about working with Matt on a personal injury claim involving my 84 year old grandmother. He not only brought her legal issue to a successful resolution but did so with a lot of compassion and understanding. Resolution in my opinion is not only financial but emotional...
Posted by Tiffany | August 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Construction & Development
So thankful!
We are very thankful we found Matt to help us our grading/drainage issues. We had several months of back/forth with the builder of our home and Matt was able to review our case and get us the response we needed. He was available when we needed him, he stayed in communication with us and was quick t...
Posted by Amanda | November 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Foreclosure
No problems
I contacted Matt Downes to help me attain surplus funds from a foreclosure. He took care of the entire issue with the only request of a few documents. I had trouble just finding a lawyer who understood the problem and knew how to proceed. Mr. Downes knew the procedures and how to secure the funds for...
"I met Matt through a colleague and what a great find as an attorney. He is genuine, honest and hardworking. I highly endorse his skill set and believe him to be highly professional and passionate about helping his clients."
"I have referred friends and clients to Matt and they have all been very happy with his attentiveness to detail and commitment to their cases. I endorse this lawyer."
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Wills and living wills lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
2008 - Present
Attorney, Matthew B. Downs, Attorney at Law, PLLC
2010 - 2015
Of Counsel, Law Offices of W. Daniel Grist, PLLC
2006 - 2008
Associate, The Barone Law Firm
2005 - 2006
Intern, Witzel & Zoeller, PC
1999 - 2003
Project Field Specialist, Research Triangle Institute
2006 - Present
North Carolina State BarMember
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2006
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
MA - Masters
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