Atty. Matthew Sean Cunningham

Atty. Matthew Sean Cunningham

Mr. Matthew Sean Cunningham is a lawyer practicing mergers & acquisitions, real estate finance, corporate law.

Raleigh Raleigh 26 yrs experience 26 year
Call (984) 326-3536 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Matthew Sean Cunningham at a glance

Matthew Sean Cunningham is a Partner based in Raleigh, North Carolina, practicing at Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and m&a. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (2000). Educated at Wake Forest University School of Law (J.D., 2000) and North Carolina State University (B.A. Sociology, 1996). Active member of North Carolina Bar Association. Serands clients in Raleigh, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Matthew Sean Cunningham is a lawyer practicing mergers & acquisitions, real estate finance, corporate law
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from North Carolina State University in 1996, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Matthew practices at Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP in Raleigh, NC

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Sean Cunningham's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew Sean Cunningham 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 Sean Cunningham is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in North Carolina →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Matthew Sean Cunningham is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in North Carolina →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Matthew Sean Cunningham is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a 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 Raleigh 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 Sean Cunningham

Where is Matthew Sean Cunningham's law office located?
Matthew Sean Cunningham's law practice is located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The firm is Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Sean Cunningham handle?
Matthew Sean Cunningham focuses on business, real estate, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Matthew Sean Cunningham practiced law?
Matthew Sean Cunningham has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Matthew Sean Cunningham go to law school?
Matthew Sean Cunningham earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.A. Sociology, 1996).
How can I contact Matthew Sean Cunningham for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Wake Forest University School of Law
- 2000
B.A. Sociology
North Carolina State University
- 1996

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 2000

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