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.
Commercial Litigation Attorney · Serving Charlotte, NC · 6+ Years Experience
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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). Serves clients in Charlotte, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About 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
- 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 Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew Hooker handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Charlotte.
Business & Corporate Law in Charlotte
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil Litigation in Charlotte
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Charlotte
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 venue, 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.
Charlotte Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Charlotte-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Charlotte Choose Matthew Hooker
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Matthew Hooker's practice in the field of business and litigation.
6+ Years of Legal Practice
With 6 years in the profession, Matthew Hooker has developed the procedural fluency and courtroom instincts that come from handling real cases under real deadlines.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business and litigation, Matthew Hooker can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Charlotte
A Charlotte-based practice means Matthew Hooker attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Matthew Hooker Handles in Charlotte
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