Biography
Matt focuses his practice on representing national and regional lenders in bankruptcies, loan workouts, and related litigation matters. His practice includes commercial foreclosures, receiverships, and all aspects of debt collection. Matt also has significant experience in defending preference and fraudulent transfer actions, as well as lender liability claims.
Areas of Focus
+Creditors’ Rights & Bankruptcy
+Business Litigation
+Financial Transactions Litigation
Credentials
+Education
University of North Carolina School of Law, JD, with honors, 2007
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, BA, 2003
+Notable Accomplishments
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 Lawyer of the Year for Banking and Finance Law; (Banking and Finance Law) 2023-2025; (Litigation – Bankruptcy) 2023-2025; (Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law) 2024-2025
North Carolina Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2014-2017
Recognized in Business North Carolina magazine’s list of “Legal Elite” in Bankruptcy, 2022