About
Douglas P. Matheson focuses his legal work on guiding clients through business and real estate matters across North Carolina. With decades of hands-on experience, he helps buyers, sellers, and investors navigate transactions with clarity, steady communication, and practical solutions designed to reduce stress and keep matters moving forward.
Douglas earned his B.B.A. from Mercer University between 1984 and 1988, building a foundation in business principles. He later completed his J.D. at Campbell University from 1994 to 1997, graduating Cum Laude after rigorous legal training focused on analysis, ethics, and professional responsibility standards applied.
Douglas began his legal career after law school by working with established law firms and a Fortune 500 title insurance company. This background sharpened his understanding of title matters, risk management, and transactional workflow, preparing him to manage complex residential and commercial real estate closings with confidence.
Douglas brings more than twenty years of experience to real estate and business law matters. He regularly conducts detailed title searches, oversees closings, and addresses issues that arise during purchases, sales, and refinances, helping clients make informed decisions while avoiding costly delays or surprises throughout.
Douglas emphasizes secure, efficient transactions by using modern closing technologies. He leverages Safe Validation, CertifID, Qualia, and Simplifile to protect sensitive information, streamline documentation, and maintain accuracy, allowing clients to move forward with confidence during residential and commercial real estate transactions across varied transaction types.
Douglas is admitted to practice law in North Carolina and provides clear guidance in English, both spoken and written. His approach centers on responsiveness, careful planning, and practical advice, helping individuals and businesses feel supported from initial consultation through final documentation and closing stages completed.
Douglas P. Matheson is committed to helping clients achieve fair, workable outcomes in business and real estate matters. By combining experience, technology, and steady counsel, he delivers peace of mind throughout each transaction, ensuring clients understand their options and feel confident at every step involved.
Law Office Affiliations
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Principal Attorney, Matheson Law Firm, P.A.
- Member, North Carolina Bar Association
Licensed State
- North Carolina
Education
- Campbell University School of Law
Juris Doctor (JD) - Mercer University
Bachelor of Business Administration (BA)
Awards & Badges

- Commercial Real Estate
- Residential Real Estate
- Corporate




