Business Details
19 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Legal Partner in Charlotte, NC
Founded in 2007 by seasoned attorneys Matthew R. Arnold and J. Bradley Smith, our firm represents clients in divorce, family law, criminal defense, personal injury, and workers' compensation matters across North Carolina. Our practice spans state and federal courts, with offices in Charlotte, Lake Norman, Monroe, and Ballantyne/Indian Land. We combine aggressive courtroom representation with strategic procedural planning to secure optimal outcomes for clients, drawing on decades of combined legal experience.Our Charlotte-based team includes board-certified specialists who prioritize personalized service and community engagement. We maintain a virtual legal library and educational resources to empower clients, including video explanations, FAQs, and newsletters addressing evolving legal landscapes. Our historic main office in the John Carr Price House reflects our commitment to preserving local heritage while providing modern legal solutions.
Services
Family Law
Criminal Defense
Personal Injury
Workers Compensation
Appellate Law
Traffic Citations
Landlord Tenant Law
Business Litigation
Child Custody
Expungements
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- Our founding attorneys combine 35+ years of combined legal experience with board-certified family law expertise.
- We provide 24/7 legal support for urgent criminal and family law matters.
- Our team includes former prosecutors and specialists in complex litigation strategies.
- We maintain comprehensive educational resources including video explanations and legal calculators.
- Our offices serve Charlotte's historic center and surrounding regional communities.
What people say
Very thorough
Successful case outcomes
Professionalism
Straight forward approach
Services
Family Law
Our family law practice handles divorces, child custody, alimony, and equitable distribution matters. Led by a board-certified specialist, we combine strategic planning with compassionate representation in Mecklenburg and surrounding counties. We offer educational resources and personalized guidance for all family law matters.
Criminal Defense
The criminal defense team represents clients in state and federal courts for drug offenses, DWI charges, and violent crime allegations. Our former prosecutor leverages insider knowledge to challenge evidence and protect clients' rights throughout North Carolina's legal system.
Personal Injury
We pursue compensation for victims of auto accidents, medical negligence, and workplace injuries. Our experienced litigators handle complex cases to recover medical expenses and damages. The practice includes trials and settlement negotiations for injury victims across multiple counties.
Workers Compensation
This service addresses injury claims for North Carolina workers. We guide clients through complex insurance processes and appeal denied claims. Our approach ensures maximum compensation for medical treatment and lost wages from work-related accidents.
Appellate Law
Our appellate specialists handle post-trial litigation in state and federal courts. We analyze legal errors and develop strategic arguments for appeals. This practice supports clients seeking to overturn unfavorable decisions in civil and criminal matters.
People
Matthew R. Arnold
Family Law Practice Group Leader
Board-certified family law specialist with experience in divorce, child custody, and equitable distribution cases. Admitted to all North Carolina courts and federal appellate courts.
J. Bradley Smith
Criminal Practice Group Leader
Former prosecutor handling DWI and criminal defense cases. Represents clients in state and federal courts across North Carolina with focus on trial defense strategies.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We focus on family law, criminal defense, personal injury, workers' compensation, and appellate law across North Carolina's state and federal courts.
Do you offer 24/7 legal support?
Yes, our attorneys provide emergency services for urgent criminal and family law matters with 24/7 availability.
Are your attorneys board-certified?
Our family law practice leader holds board certification in North Carolina family law specialization.
Do you serve areas outside Charlotte?
We represent clients in Mecklenburg, Union, Iredell, Cabarrus, Gaston, and Stanly counties with office locations in Charlotte, Lake Norman, Monroe, and Ballantyne.
What educational resources do you provide?
We maintain legal videos, FAQs, blogs, child support calculators, and newsletters covering family law, criminal defense, and personal injury topics.
How do you handle complex cases?
Our team combines trial experience with strategic planning, including appellate specialists for complex legal challenges in state and federal courts.
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