Atty. Matthew Hooker

Atty. Matthew Hooker

Matthew Hooker calls upon his experience consulting clients on a wide array of complex litigation matters to provide practical guidance that supports their business objectives. Matthew focuses on appellate, health care, complex infrastructure, bet-the-company, and business litigation.

Charlotte Charlotte 6 yrs experience 6 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew Hooker at a glance

Matthew Hooker is a business and litigation attorney based in Charlotte, North Carolina, practicing at Alston & Bird LLP. They have 6+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2020. Admitted to practice in North Carolina, North Carolina State Bar (2020). Educated at Wake Forest University (J.D., 2020) and Thomas Edison State College (B.A., 2016). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026). Serands clients in Charlotte, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Matthew Hooker calls upon his experience consulting clients on a wide array of complex litigation matters to provide practical guidance that supports their business objectives
  • Matthew focuses on appellate, health care, complex infrastructure, bet-the-company, and business litigation
  • He litigates and consults clients on a wide variety of matters, including energy and infrastructure projects, federal antitrust and its related issues, state consumer protection and antitrust laws, commercial contract disputes, and federal and statute regulatory schemes
  • Matthew has extensive experience representing clients in federal and state courts at both the trial and appellate levels in high-stakes litigation on issues ranging from the constitutionality of state law to statutory interpretation to complex discovery disputes
  • He has represented clients in appellate courts across the country, including before the U.S
  • Courts of Appeals for the First, Third, Fourth, and Ninth Circuits, the Maryland Supreme Court, and the California Court of Appeal
  • Before joining the firm, Matthew was a judicial law clerk to the Hon. Adam M. Conrad on the North Carolina Business Court, where his responsibilities included drafting and editing published opinions and orders of significance
  • Matthew earned his J.D., summa cum laude, from Wake Forest University, where he ranked first in his graduating class and was honored as a member of the Order of the Coif and the Order of the Barristers
  • He also served as an executive editor for the Wake Forest Law Review

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Hooker's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew Hooker 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.

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Charlotte are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina 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 North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew Hooker

Where is Matthew Hooker's law office located?
Matthew Hooker's law practice is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The firm is Alston & Bird LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Hooker handle?
Matthew Hooker focuses on business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Matthew Hooker practiced law?
Matthew Hooker has 6+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2020.
Where did Matthew Hooker go to law school?
Matthew Hooker earned their education at (J.D., 2020); (B.A., 2016).
How can I contact Matthew Hooker for a consultation?
You can contact Matthew Hooker 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.
What awards or recognition has Matthew Hooker received?
Matthew Hooker's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice; Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Antitrust.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Wake Forest University
- 2020
B.A.
Thomas Edison State College
- 2016

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Antitrust
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- 2026

Bar Admissions

North Carolina, North Carolina State Bar
Admitted: 2020

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