Atty. Matthew R. Arnold
Matt Arnold , co-founder of Arnold & Smith, PLLC, is a Charlotte native and seasoned trial lawyer. He focuses his practice on family law matters—including divorce, custody, support, and alimony—as well as personal injury and business disputes .
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Matthew R. Arnold is a Member based in Charlotte, North Carolina, practicing at A&S Personal Injury Lawyers. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on divorce, car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, and family law. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (2003), U.S. District Court, Western District of North Carolina (2007), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (2008). Educated at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (J.D., 2003) and Belmont Abbey College (B.A. Psychology, 2000). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Charlotte, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Matt Arnold, co-founder of Arnold & Smith, PLLC, is a Charlotte native and seasoned trial lawyer
- He focuses his practice on family law matters—including divorce, custody, support, and alimony—as well as personal injury and business disputes
- With years of courtroom experience and a background in insurance defense, Mr. Arnold brings both skill and insight to achieving the best results for his clients
- Sarah Graham Scholar, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2000-2003
- Member, Civil Legal Assistance Clinic, 1999-2000
- Research Assistant to Professor Walker Blakey, 2001-2003
Member
- Alumni Board of Directors, Belmont Abbey College
- Anne Horne Little Honors Program, 1996-2000
- Recipient, Psychology Student of the Year, 2000
- Captain, Varsity Basketball, 2000
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Matthew R. Arnold is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in North Carolina →
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Matthew R. Arnold is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in North Carolina →
Matthew R. Arnold is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in North Carolina →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Matthew R. Arnold is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in North Carolina →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Matthew R. Arnold is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in North Carolina →
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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