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Matthew Brandon Downs
About Matthew
Biography
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.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Debt Collection
30%
19 years | 300 cases
Personal Injury
30%
19 years | 75 cases
General Practice
20%
19 years | 100 cases
Car Accident
10%
19 years | 50 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in North Carolina for 20 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Location
Matthew B. Downs, Atty. At Law, PLLC
18825 W. Catawba Ave, Suite 150, Cornelius, NC, 28031
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Matthew Brandon Downs's Reviews
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Practice Areas
Lawsuits & Disputes (12)
Business (6)
Debt Collection (6)
Contracts & Agreements (4)
Car Accidents (3)
Landlord & Tenant (3)
Personal Injury (3)
Real Estate (3)
Construction & Development (2)
Employment & Labor (2)
Corporate & Incorporation (1)
Debt Settlement (1)
Estate Planning (1)
Family (1)
Foreclosure (1)
Insurance (1)
Power Of Attorney (1)
Residential (1)
Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Cost of Services
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 ...
Matthew Downs
Replied last April 03, 2026Hired 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 anonymous | September 22, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Business
Excellent Attorney
We needed expert legal advice and assistance pertaining to a business dispute and Attorney Matt Downs was able to negotiate and resolve this matter in an expeditious manner that was financially favorable to our side before it went to trial.
Posted by anonymous | September 10, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
calm, cool, professional
Had a misunderstanding and a potential legal situation arose. We consulted with Matthew. Matthew conveyed calmness and brought rationality to the situation and after the consultation we felt more confident. He was upfront of possible costs involved and worked with/advised us throughout the proces...
Posted by Frank | September 08, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Debt Collection
Gets the job done.
Matt did a fantastic job getting back some money that was owed to me. I was surprised at how quickly he worked his magic. He was well worth it. I will continue to use Matt for all my legal needs. He answers my calls and has very helpful, knowledgeable advice.
Matthew Brandon Downs's Lawyer Endorsements
"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 endorse this lawyer."
"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."
Kayce Staehle
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Regina Mahoney
Wills and living wills lawyer
Mark Jetton
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
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
Associations
2006 - Present
North Carolina State BarMember
North Carolina Bar Association
Member
American Bar Association
Member
Mecklenburg County Bar Association
Member
North Carolina Advocates for Justice
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Too many to list
Education
2006
Thomas Cooley Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
East Carolina University
MA - Masters
Speaking Engagements
N/A
LKN Business Network Groups
Small Business Collections
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers