Atty. Matthew Wesley Carlson

Atty. Matthew Wesley Carlson

Mr. Matthew Wesley Carlson is a lawyer practicing tort defense, malpractice, litigation and 3 other areas of law.

Arlington Arlington 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew Wesley Carlson at a glance

Matthew Wesley Carlson is a Partner based in Arlington, Virginia, practicing at Thompson O'Donnell, LLP. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, workers comp, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1994), District of Columbia (1996), Virginia (1997), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia, U.S. District Court, District of Maryland and U.S (1998). Educated at Catholic University of America (J.D., 1994) and University of Maryland-College Park (B.S. Business, 1991). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Arlington, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Matthew Wesley Carlson is a lawyer practicing tort defense, malpractice, litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a B.S. degree from University of Maryland-College Park in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Matthew practices at Thompson O'Donnell, LLP in Arlington, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Wesley Carlson's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

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 Wesley Carlson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Virginia →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Matthew Wesley Carlson is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Virginia →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Matthew Wesley Carlson is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Virginia →

Civil Litigation

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

Matthew Wesley Carlson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Virginia →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Matthew Wesley Carlson is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew Wesley Carlson

Where is Matthew Wesley Carlson's law office located?
Matthew Wesley Carlson's law practice is located in Arlington, Virginia. The firm is Thompson O'Donnell, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Wesley Carlson handle?
Matthew Wesley Carlson focuses on personal injury, employment, workers comp, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Matthew Wesley Carlson practiced law?
Matthew Wesley Carlson has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Matthew Wesley Carlson go to law school?
Matthew Wesley Carlson earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.S. Business, 1991).
How can I contact Matthew Wesley Carlson for a consultation?
You can contact Matthew Wesley Carlson 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 Wesley Carlson received?
Matthew Wesley Carlson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Catholic University of America
- 1994
B.S. Business
University of Maryland-College Park
- 1991

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1994
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1996
Virginia
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia, U.S. District Court, District of Maryland and U.S
Admitted: 1998
U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
Admitted: 2002

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