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.
- 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, New Lawyers in Practice Committee
- 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!!”