Matthew M. Villmer

Matt is the Managing Partner of Weaver, Bennett & Bland and he focuses his practice on both complex commercial litigation and business transactions & 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.

National and local media regularly report on cases where Matt represents his clients, including ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox, the Charlotte Observer, the Charlotte Business Journal, and numerous other news outlets. 

In addition to litigation, Matt regularly advises his clients on all aspects of business transactions, business formation, and business contract drafting.  Over the last decade, Matt has provided merger & acquisition guidance to both buyers and sellers in the sale and purchase of their businesses.  Representative transactions include:

• Purchase of a construction company for approximately $7,750,000.00
• Sale of a technology company for approximately $4,000,000.00
• Sale of a home technology and automation company for $1,150,000.00
• Sale of a recreational axe throwing business & bar for approximately $1,000,000.00
• Purchase of an auto repair and inspection business for $450,000.00
• Sale of a waste removal business for $445,000.00
• Sale of a fitness franchise business for $167,000.00
• Sale of an optometry practice for $100,000.00
• Purchase of a floor covering business for approximately $60,000.00

In addition to mergers & acquisitions, Matt has formed hundreds of business entities for his clients, including LLCs, corporations, and professional business entities.  Matt also drafts and reviews business contracts of all sorts.  These agreements often include:

• Employment agreements, including non-competes
• Contracts for General Contractors and Subcontractors
• Commercial and residential lease agreements
• Product and service agreements
• Franchise agreement and disclosure statements
• Internal corporate governance documents
• Website terms & conditions, privacy policies, and other similar documents
• Film, television, and entertainment services, licensing, and distribution agreements

If you’re looking for a hard-working attorney with a deep understanding of the law, 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.