About
Matt Arnold is a highly experienced personal injury attorney based in Charlotte, North Carolina. He has tried numerous cases in state and federal courts and is recognized for his skill in advocating for clients in complex injury and administrative claims, including Camp Lejeune water-contamination cases.
Matt earned his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Belmont Abbey College in 2000, graduating cum laude. He then received his Juris Doctor from the University of North Carolina in 2003, where he was a Chancellor’s Scholar and participated in the UNC Civil Legal Assistance Clinic. This strong academic background supports his client-centered and litigation-driven legal practice.
Matt began his legal career defending insurance companies, gaining firsthand insight into how claims are evaluated and litigated from the other side. Matt now uses that knowledge to craft strategic, results-oriented cases for injury victims. His ability to understand defense tactics has proven crucial in pursuing maximum recovery for his clients.
Matt’s practice spans car accidents, wrongful death, workers’ compensation, and nursing home abuse. He has deep experience handling administrative claims, particularly for Camp Lejeune victims, guiding clients from initial filings through federal court proceedings with clarity and strength.
Matt is a member of several legal organizations, including the North Carolina State Bar, Mecklenburg County Bar, and American Bar Association. He is a Board Certified Family Law Specialist, a Super Lawyers honoree, and a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and National Trial Lawyers Top 100.
Matt Arnold continues to lead with excellence, having helped thousands of clients achieve favorable outcomes. He remains committed to providing powerful, personalized legal representation across North Carolina.
Law Office Affiliations
- Founding Member, Arnold & Smith, PLLC
- Member, Mecklenburg County Bar Association
- Member, North Carolina Bar Association, Family Law Section
- Member, American Bar Association, Family Law Section
- Member, American Association for Justice, Family Law Section
- Member, North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Family Law Section
- Member, American Inns of Court
- Member, The Justice William Bobbitt Inn of Court
- Member, Law Day Committee
- Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Member, National Trial Lawyers Association Top 100
Licensed State
- North Carolina
Education
- University of North Carolina
Juris Doctor (JD) - Belmont Abbey College
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
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- Animal And Dog Bites
- Brain Injury
- Car Accident
- Medical Malpractice
- Motorcycle Accident
- Slip And Fall Accident
- Trucking Accident
- Wrongful Death
- Litigation