Matthew M. Villmer
Matt is the Managing Partner of Weaver, Bennett & Bland and he focuses his practice on both complex commercial litigation and business formation & contract drafting. When representing clients in the courtroom, Matt is a tenacious and smart litigator. Matt’s attention to detail and passion for representing his clients generates results. Matt regularly represents clients in a range of practice areas, including business and contract disputes, residential & commercial construction disputes, consumer fraud actions, class action litigation, estate litigation and guardianship matters, and other civil disputes.
In addition to litigation, Matt regularly advises his clients on all aspects of business formation and contract drafting. Over the last decade Matt has formed hundreds of business entities for his clients, including LLCs, corporations, and professional business entities. He also drafts and reviews business sale and purchase agreements, including asset purchase and stock purchase contracts for transactions ranging from $25,000.00 to $5.5 million. In addition, Matt drafts business contracts of all sorts, including employment agreements and non-compete agreements, service agreements, construction contracts, commercial and residential leases, and corporate governance documents.
If you’re looking for a hard-working attorney who gives you frank and effective legal advice, call Matt Villmer at 704-844-1400.
About Matt
Hometown: Evansville, IN
I’m a huge fan of: Stand-up comedy
Favorite food: Thai food
I value: time with my family
I spend my free time: Hiking in the North Carolina mountains
As a child I feared: clowns
Why I enjoy litigation and business transactions: When representing clients in a lawsuit, I love holding the opposing side accountable and making them own up to their actions. Other than my wedding, there’s no more joyous occasion in my life than taking the deposition of an opposing party or taking a case to trial. When representing clients in their business transactions, I appreciate and enjoy learning about their business and what makes it successful. Every business is different, and I’m given the unique ability to learn about new types of businesses and industries every day.
- North Carolina State Bar
- Florida State Bar
- Connecticut State Bar
- Western Kentucky University, B.A.
- Florida Coastal School of Law, J.D. Magna Cum Laude
- North Carolina Bar Association, Litigation Section Member
- Mecklenburg County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division Member
- Board Member, Charlotte Art League
- Florida Bar Association and Connecticut Bar Association, Member
- Featured guest speaker in numerous presentations given to various organizations around the United States—topics vary, including complex litigation tactics, research strategy, environmental litigation, job readiness, and public speaking and persuasion strategy
- Scholarly Publication: Procedural Squabbling Ahead of Global Annihilation: Strengthening the National Environmental Policy Act in a New Technological Era, 11 Fla. Coastal L. Rev. 321 (2010)
- Mentor with Tulane Law School Maritime Journal
- Mecklenburg County Bar Association, Civil Courts Committee Member
- Mecklenburg County Bar Association, Civil Litigation Section Member
- Volunteer mediator for landlord & tenants disputes with Judge Becky Tin and Civil Courts Committee
- Mecklenburg County Bar Association, Continuing Legal Education Committee Member
- Recipient of “Above & Beyond Award” from Guardian ad Litem program
- Editor-in-Chief, Florida Coastal Law Review
- National Association for Catering and Events (NACE) Member
- North Carolina Regional Middle School Mock Trial Tournament (NC Bar Association): Presiding Trial Judge
- Recipient of “Above & Beyond Award” from Guardian ad Litem program
- Recipient of Super Lawyers – Rising Stars Award
- Recipient of Martindale Hubbell, AV Rated Preeminent Lawyer
- 2019: KFOR news story about Villmer’s representation of hundreds of clients against Global Efficient Energy
- 2019: Charlotte Business Resources interview with Villmer after Villmer’s participation in the SBA’s Emerging Leader program
- 2018: WSOCTV news story about Villmer’s representation of hundreds of clients against Global Efficient Energy
- 2018: City of Charlotte & Charlotte Business Resources podcast, where Villmer talks about tips every new business owner needs to know
- 2017: Charlotte Observer article about Jireh Prep Football Academy’s bankruptcy, following Villmer’s class action lawsuit
- 2017: Courthouse News article about Villmer’s class action against Jireh Prep Football
- 2015: All Business Magazine written by Villmer about 4 residential lease terms every landlord should know
- 2015: Performer Magazine article written by Villmer about 5 contract clauses every artist should know before signing their first record deal
- 2015: Special Events Magazine article written by Villmer about contract clauses every wedding and event planning business owner should know
- 2015: The Business Journal article written by Matt Villmer about 10 contract drafting tips every business owner should consider when drafting their own contracts
- 2014: Carolina Film Community podcast interview with Villmer about the practice of entertainment law
- 2013: Connecticut Post article quoting Villmer and his representation of legal medical marijuana businesses in Connecticut
- 2012: CCTV news story about Villmer representing hundreds of clients against BP after the 2010 BP Oil Spill
- 2011: Pensacola PBS television town hall, featuring Villmer’s comments about BP oil spill claims
- 2010: SWI News article featuring Villmer’s comments about BP oil spill’s harm to the Gulf Coast
“Matt Villmer and his team did an outstanding job on my case. I couldn’t be more pleased. They were on top of it from start to finish and worked their tails off to get me the best outcome. They took a huge amount of stress out of an incredibly stressful situation. I’d hire them again in a heartbeat.“
“Would HIGHLY recommend Matthew Villmer and Weaver Bennet and Bland. This law firm is well established, they know what they are doing and they will get the job done for you!!”