Atty. Matthew David Kent

Atty. Matthew David Kent

Mr. Matthew David Kent is a lawyer practicing litigation, antitrust, commercial.

Atlanta Atlanta 19 yrs experience 19 year
Call (470) 964-6851 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Matthew David Kent at a glance

Matthew David Kent is a Senior Associate based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Alston & Bird LLP. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on business and litigation. Admitted to practice in Georgia (2007). Educated at Georgia State University (J.D., 2007) and Mercer University (M.B.A. University, 2004). Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Matthew David Kent is a lawyer practicing litigation, antitrust, commercial
  • Matthew received a M.B.A. degree from Mercer University in 2004, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • Matthew practices at Alston & Bird LLP in Atlanta, GA

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew David Kent's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew David Kent handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Matthew David Kent is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Georgia →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Matthew David Kent is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Georgia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

Looking for additional Georgia attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Atlanta or all attorneys in Georgia.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew David Kent

Where is Matthew David Kent's law office located?
Matthew David Kent's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Alston & Bird LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew David Kent handle?
Matthew David Kent focuses on business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has Matthew David Kent practiced law?
Matthew David Kent has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did Matthew David Kent go to law school?
Matthew David Kent earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (M.B.A. University, 2004).
How can I contact Matthew David Kent for a consultation?
You can contact Matthew David Kent directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Georgia State University
- 2007
M.B.A. University
Mercer University
- 2004

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 2007

Reviews

These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.