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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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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 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 anonymous | January 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Extremely Knowledgeable, helpful and he actually cares!
I wasn’t sure what to expect when I first messaged Mr. Downs, and didn’t know if it’d even hear back from him. He got back to me extremely quick and has been amazing. He has went out of his way to help me and I completely trust him. I’ve talked to other lawyers regarding my difficult situation and ul...
Posted by Jeanne | May 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Honest, Professional, Caring and Precise
I met with Matthew Downs to consult about a few pressing matters I was experiencing and needed legal advice. He was able to work with me immediately and provided me with documents and answers to many questions almost immediately. He proved to be an invaluable source of insight and answers and sage ad...
Posted by anonymous | September 18, 2015 | Hired Attorney
A Reliable Legal Resource
Matt Downs is highly capable with high character. His advice and direction led me to the right decisions that have served me well. There are times when legal guidance is absolutely necessary. Picking an attorney who instilled trust from the very beginning has allowed me to navigate uncertainty in my ...
"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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