Matt Villmer

Matt Villmer has spent over 15 years guiding business owners through complex legal challenges, offering strategic counsel in both transactional law and litigation. He combines legal insight with practical problem-solving, ensuring clients are protected in every phase of business—from startup to succession planning and beyond.

Matt earned his Juris Doctor from Florida Coastal School of Law. He is licensed to practice in North Carolina, Florida, and Connecticut. He is a lifetime member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and has been recognized by Super Lawyers Magazine as a Rising Star for multiple years. His work reflects top-tier legal skill and courtroom strength.

Matt advises on mergers, acquisitions, and business succession, having managed deals from multimillion-dollar construction firm sales to niche business transactions. His litigation background enhances his ability to draft airtight contracts, including partnership agreements, NDAs, employment contracts, and commercial leases tailored to each industry.

Matt assists startups in building strong legal foundations, whether forming a simple LLC or a complex corporate structure. He helps established businesses develop clear agreements to manage employment, operations, and growth, while ensuring all documentation is enforceable and industry-specific.

Matt provides personal asset protection strategies for business owners. He structures entities for liability protection, plans risk mitigation through insurance and contracts, and develops succession strategies to secure client legacies. He also advises on personal guarantees, helping clients reduce unnecessary exposure.

Matt handles intellectual property issues by registering trademarks and guiding clients through federal and state protections. He ensures ownership of proprietary assets is legally secure, helping businesses build and safeguard their brand identity in a competitive market.

Matt Villmer brings legal depth, business knowledge, and trial experience together to protect clients, resolve disputes, and support long-term success in an ever-evolving legal landscape.

His courtroom skills and negotiation strength have consistently delivered impactful results.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Villmer Caudill, PLLC
• Member, North Carolina Bar Association
• Member, Connecticut Bar Association
• Member, Florida Bar
• Lifetime Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Licensed State

• North Carolina
• Florida
• Connecticut

Education

• Florida Coastal School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Western Kentucky University

  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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