Mathew E. Flatow

Mathew E. Flatow

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 19 years

Workers compensation Lawyer at Charlotte, NC
Practice Areas: Workers Compensation, Employment & Labor, Personal Injury ... +17 more

2319 Crescent Avenue, Charlotte, NC

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 19 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2006

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SeiferFlatow, PLLC

2319 Crescent Avenue, Charlotte, NC, 28207

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Mathew E. Flatow's Reviews

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44 Client Reviews

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Posted by Ken | May 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly Recommend Mathew

I was recently sued by a billion dollar company for a non-compete case, one in which I did not violate, and Mathew's support was fantastic for the case! He was very fair about his legal bills and I definitely feel I got more for my money than expected. In the final two weeks for trial Mathew was ab...le to negotiate a settlement that was less than 2% of what the company was suing me for over alleged damages. Highly recommend Mathew and his team for your employment contract law needs as he and his team were there for me, at my convenience not theirs, every single day.

Posted by Marijke | May 24, 2019 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Mathew helped my Dutch and German company explore a US move.

I met Mathew in the Netherlands at a conference. I own a start up app business that we want to scale up and explore bringing to the United States. Our plan was to start our app and wearable technology in San Franciso or Los Angeles. Mathew talked to us about options in Charlotte and had great knowled...ge of the area and some really good ideas on how we could save money. We are still planning our next move, but Mathew will certainly be part of our process.

Posted by Arcangela | May 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

My opponent, my attorney, my co-worker!

I met Mathew Flatow on the battlefield many years ago as a worthy opponent on 2 cases when he worked with another firm. His professionalism kept him in my contacts and one day, I needed to sue a corporation on my own behalf. A lawyer should never represent themselves so I didn’t hesitate and called... Mathew and got to experience him as my attorney and the firm overall. True to form, no prisoners were taken and my cases had amazing outcomes. Almost a year ago, he reached out asking if I wanted to go back to the battlefield with him on a complex Federal case. I didn’t hesitate and found myself immersed in paper and law. They say you don’t know someone until you live with them. After working with Mathew, many times 18 hours a day, for months, at SeiferFlatow gave me an in-depth view of how he/they worked as a team in the various departments and I was so impressed, I began associating the Mathew on many of my civil litigation cases. I enjoy working with him immensely. He is thoughtful, attentive to clients, has a big brain for the hard stuff that makes my eyes glass over and he takes every hurdle thrown in stride. When we work on a particularly complex matter together, it is 24/7 access to each other because the work comes first. I have been on the other side of the table as his opponent (thank God we don’t have to do that again). I sat next to him as his client and have walked into court beside him as his second chair. In each, he excelled. I consider myself fortunate to have had the chance to get to know him on all levels. Ps. He plays a mean game of racquetball!

Posted by Justin | May 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Decision I Made

I had a work related issue that I needed resolved in regards to a non-compete with my present employer. I was recommended by someone to contact Matthew Flatow. He not only was able to explain all of the legal aspects of the non compete to me, but brought up his personal concerns in regards to me sign...ing it. In the end he was able to negotiate the terms of my non-compete to help favor my future. I am very grateful for his hard work and attentiveness.

Posted by Jay | January 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great job selling my old business and starting my new business

I have been working with Mathew for years. He helped me start my business about seven years ago and basically served as an outside counsel whenever we had regulatory issues, personnel issues, litigation issue and even an arbitration. Of all our "vendors" Mathew and his associate Liz were the most a...vailable. Whenever we had an issue, they were on it. Recently, I decided to sell my company and start a new business. The sale was a major undertaking and Mathew and Liz marshaled it without a hitch. It was a three week rolling closing and they made sure the trains stayed on time. Really impressive. Now that I am opening a new company, they also have the knowledge to get everything in order. I recommend Mathew and his firm for your business related issues. From the document work to litigation, they do it all. I will continue to use them in the future.

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Mathew E. Flatow's Lawyer Endorsements

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Bethany Mulhern

Business lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mathew is a world class lawyer who brings years of experience and dedication to every case. His knowledge of the law is outstanding and he truly works hard for every client."

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Andrew Dickens

Unknown lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am impressed with Mr. Flatow's thoughtful advice and answers to legal questions on Avvo. He has an in-depth understanding of the law and an ability to communicate legal concepts clearly and effectively. I endorse this lawyer!"

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David Driscoll

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mathew. I have known Mathew for many years and worked with him on a Personal Injury case. Because of his hard work and experience, we were able to achieve a much better than expected result."

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Michael Soto

Workers compensation lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mathew Flatow has my highest recommendation. I have known Mathew for more than ten years and he is one of the brightest legal minds I know. He is incredibly hardworking, savvy, and determined. He has an uncanny ability to look at "the big picture" and come up with clear and concise problem-solving strategies."

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Douglas Borthwick

Litigation lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Catherine McCormick

Unknown lawyer | Dec 18

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mathew is one of the best litigators in North Carolina. He pays close attention to each case, is always available to consult with clients, and handles each case with diligence and care. Beyond this, he has a great reputation in the legal community."

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John O'Brien

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mathew. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Jeremy Canipe

Workers compensation lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Matthew is an excellent, hard working, and smart advocate for his clients. Having worked on the employer side before becoming an attorney for employees in workers' compensation matters, he is also well position to give his clients excellent advice. I recommend Matthew Flatow without reservation."

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Richard Webb

Litigation lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"As opposing counsel on a litigation matter, I was very impressed with the knowledge, skill and professionalism of Mr. Flatow. I would certainly recommend him for any of your litigation needs."

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David Concha

Litigation lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Flatow is an excellent and aggressive attorney in all the different areas he practices in. I have worked with Mr. Flatow on many matters and all our mutual clients and clients that I have referred, have been extremely satisfied with Mr. Flatow's work."

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Katie Miller

Personal injury lawyer | May 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Matthew Marcellino

Workers compensation lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the pleasure of working with Mathew many times over the past several years. His knowledge and skill as a workers compensation attorney are more than impressive. He is an attorney you can trust to handle your claim."

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Eric Montgomery

Litigation lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I highly endorse Mathew for your personal injury legal matters. He is a consummate professional and handles his cases in a very efficient manner."

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Bryan Stone

Unknown lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"We routinely refer clients to Matt at Seifer Flatow PLLC and know him to provide great representation to clients."

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Bobby Bollinger

Workers compensation lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I got to know Matt earlier in his career when he was representing insurance companies on workers' comp claims. He now represents injured workers. Matt is easy to talk to and very nice. The fact that he has experience on both sides of workers' comp cases gives him a lot of insight into how the insurance companies analyze a case, and this is an advantage in contested cases. Matt is a very competent workers' comp lawyer and will do a good job for his client."

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Jason Witt

Workers compensation lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Adam Seifer

Litigation lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have known Mathew for years and was very impressed with his trial skills when I first had a case against him several years ago. Therefore, two years ago I asked him to join forces with me and form the firm of SeiferFlatow. Since that time, besides achieving great results in his day to day cases, I continue to be impressed with Matthew's ability to come up with excellent solutions to various clients' non-traditional legal issues that many other lawyers wouldnt know what to do with. I couldnt be happier with Mathew as a partner."

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Matthew Arnold

Litigation lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mathew is an excellent lawyer who I highly endorse. He has an excellent knowledge of the law and a finely tuned sense of strategy."

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Arcangela Mazzariello

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Gerald Stein

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Larissa Stein

Estate planning lawyer

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Michael Soto

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Dominique Foard

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Bryan Tyson

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Catherine McCormick

Employment and labor lawyer

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Personal injury lawyer

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Jeremy Canipe

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Social Security & Disability lawyer

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Samuel Bass

Commercial real estate lawyer

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Lyndon Helton

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2017

Legal Elite, Business North Carolina

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Legal Elite, Business North Carolina

2016

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2015

Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association

2015

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2014

Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association

2014

Legal Elite Young Guns, Business North Carolina

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2013

Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association

2013

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2012

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2012

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2012

Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Managing Partner, SeiferFlatow, PLLC

2006 - 2011

Associate, Hedrick Gardner Kincheloe & Garofalo, LLP

Associations

North Carolina Bar Association

Member

Mecklenburg County Bar Association

Member

North Carolina Advocates for Justice

Member

National Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Representative Case: Thibeau and Phone Ninjas, LLC v. Bryant

The suit of Thibeau and Phone Ninjas, LLC v. Bryant resulted in an award of $200k for loss of earnings and emotional distress.

NuVasive v. Kormanis

Favorable Summary Judgment Ruling followed by settlement.

Stukes v. Antney et. al.

Verdict in excess of $600,000 for Client

Ellen A. v. Lance, Inc.

$301,040.00 settlement.

Richard C. v. Mohave Transportation

$200,000.00 settlement.

State of North Carolina v. Confidential

Acquitted by a Jury after a Superior Court Trial

Miguel J. v. The Dow Chemical Company

$205,000.00 settlement

David H. v. UNC Charlotte

$125,000.00 settlement.

Fehim D. v. John Weiland Homes

$190,000.00 settlement.

Antonio Stukes v. Mizay Entertainment, Inc., Mecklenburg County Superior Court, Case No. 11-CvS-9352

Mecklenburg County Superior Court Jury found Defendant Mizay liable in the amount of $501,000.00

Personal Injury Caused by a Faulty Car Repair (Party and Case Name Confidential)

Obtained six figure settlement.

Personal Injury Caused by a Defective Product Settlement (Party and Case Name Confidential)

Obtained mid-six figure settlement.

Owen N. Coumas v. Sinister Skate Shop, LLC

Judgment for $280,000.

Robert G. v. Frenzelit North America, Inc.

$100,000.00 settlement post Industrial Commission Trial.

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Case (Party and Case Name Confidential)

Obtained a six figure settlement

Roger G. v. Pompano Masonry Corp.

$132,500.00 settlement.

Cynthia W. v. Ace Hardware Corporation

$180,000.00 settlement.

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Education

2006

Wake Forest University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

University of Notre Dame

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

Intensive Trial Advocacy Program Visiting Faculty

2016

All-Star Trial Advocacy 2016 Jury Selection and Direct Examination

2012

Discovery in Family Law: A Collection of How To’s, Forms and Go-Bys

“HIPAA – Getting Medical and Other Records and How to Decipher Them”

Publications

2012

North Carolina Advocates for Justice Discovery in Family Law - Forms for Gathering Records

Languages

English

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