MATHEW FLATOW
MANAGING PARTNER
BUSINESS LAW – LITIGATION – WORKERS’ COMP – TRANSACTIONAL LAW
MATHEW FLATOW
Business Law, Employment Law, Litigation, Transactional Law, Workers’ Compensation
As a lawyer and a small business owner, Mathew views his cases with a singular focus: to solve the problems faced by his clients. Mathew has extensive experience as a trial lawyer who has handled complex cases such as non-compete violations involving billion-dollar multi-national corporations, inflammatory defamation attacks against local businesses, catastrophic personal injury cases and million-dollar contractual disputes. Since co-founding SeiferFlatow, PLLC in 2011, he has focused on achieving the best possible results for every client embroiled in a legal dispute or requiring personalized legal advice. His unceasing commitment to satisfied clients is the hallmark of his practice.
Though legal battles can sometimes be long and grueling, Mathew is a steadfast advocate; he works tirelessly to address his clients’ needs. He helps his clients find peace of mind even in the face of a legal battle. Clients value Mathew’s ability to translate complicated scientific and technical subjects-from forensic analysis of a multi-national company’s claims of lost sales to the effect of a defamation campaign on a small business’ bottom line through diminished search engine standing-into straightforward, accessible presentations to arbitrators, judges and juries. He has presented or cross-examined experts in more than a dozen disciplines, including accounting, forensic accounting, economics, human resources, psychology, epidemiology, pulmonology, radiology, internal medicine, orthopedic surgery, toxicology, accident reconstruction and structural engineering.
Over his career, Mathew has tried more than 100 cases and argued before numerous courts across the country, including U.S. courts of appeals, U.S. district courts, North Carolina State Superior Court, North Carolina State District Court, North Carolina State Business Court and the North Carolina Industrial Commission. An invited instructor for law school trial advocacy and mediation programs, Mathew regularly speaks on a variety of litigation topics, including strategic case development.
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Years of Aggressive Advocacy 15 5 Star Reviews on AVVO 44 Legal Answers Published Online 127 Business Law Litigation Workers’ Compensation Transactional Law Employment Law Business Law“The best way to get results for our clients is to take each of their cases as unique entities and work them from the ground up. It is not our process to fit a case into a previous box to save the time or effort. Each case is analyzed with the mentality that it is the first case we have ever handled. This means we take nothing for granted and consider even the most fundamental elements, still utilizing our firm’s vast experience to tailor the best approach to each client’s case.”
As a lawyer and a small business owner, Mathew has a passion for helping businesses. From startup assistance to helping businesses protect what they’ve built and manage healthy growth, he views his cases with a singular focus: to solve the problems faced by his clients.
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LitigationFederal Complex Litigation Stukes v. Antney et. al.: Verdict in excess of $600,000 for Client after suing international music mogul for fraud and received judgment in Federal Court.
Injunction to Change Fake Review on National Website Represented a National pool contractor who had fake reviews put on a website called RipoffReport.com. Aided client by getting a declaratory judgment that required the website to change the fake posting. Also helped client recoup damages from the competing business that put up the fake reviews.
Defamation against a Business: Thibeau and Phone Ninjas, LLC v. Bryant: The suit of Thibeau and Phone Ninjas, LLC v. Bryant resulted in an award of $200k for loss of earnings and emotional distress. SeiferFlatow, PLLC earned a decisive victory in Mecklenburg County Superior Court which resulted in a $200k award after presenting details in a case involving harassment against an individual and his business. The case involved a digital attack through fake attributions on adult sites, as well as fake reviews left on a business Facebook page. The jury’s deliberation in this case, as well as the conclusion of the six day trial, took place under extenuating circumstances. The pandemic, named COVID-19, had shuttered court operations, however this trial was allowed to conclude. The jury’s deliberation lasted 90 minutes.
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Workers’ CompensationEllen A. v. Lance, Inc. $301,040.00: settlement on a workers’ compensation case where client badly injured her knee at work. Case involved complex issues with Medicare. Case was resolved favorably for client through a settlement that provides for her future medical needs.
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Transactional LawNon-Compete Case Involving Multi-National Companies NuVasive v. Kormanis: Represented a Medical Sales Representative who went from one large medical device company to another. When the client was sued in Federal Court by his former employer, Mathew undertook the extensive litigation. The case required depositions in multiple states, a large number of briefs, expert witnesses and novel areas of law. My client was successful at summary judgment having four of the causes of actions dismissed by the Court. The Judge also struck the Plaintiff’s expert report. Following these rulings, and before trial, the parties were able to reach a mutually agreeable resolution to the case.
Contractual Business Disputes Owen N. Coumas v. Sinister Skate Shop, LLC: Secured a Judgment for $280,000 when the majority shareholders in a Lake Norman company improperly expelled client (minority shareholder) from their skateboard business, but kept his investment, claiming he violated the ethics clause in their operating agreement.
Employment LawEmployment Law – Sexual Harassment Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Case – Obtained a six-figure settlement for a pair of women were sexually harassed and subsequently terminated from their job. Case was resolved at mediation
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education
After spending his childhood in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Mathew earned a degree in political science at the University of Notre Dame in Notre Dame, Indiana, and then returned to his hometown to attend Wake Forest University School of Law. After graduation, Mathew settled in Charlotte, where he quickly began building relationships in the city’s legal and business communities. With this broad professional network, Mathew is uniquely positioned to provide legal services to individuals and businesses in Mecklenburg County.
Mathew was admitted to the state of North Carolina Bar in 2006.
Mathew’s education includes:
- J.D., Wake Forest University School of Law
- B.A. in Political Science, University of Notre Dame
Getting Personal
After spending his formative years in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Mathew settled in Charlotte, where he quickly began building relationships in the city’s legal and business communities. Mathew and his wife stay busy running businesses and raising three girls. Mathew was a competitive golfer in his youth, and also enjoys basketball, softball, and tennis throughout the public parks in Charlotte.
Recognition ExpandSuper Lawyers Magazine – Rising Star (2012 to 2020)
North Carolina Business Legal Elite
North Carolina Business Legal Elite – Young Guns
Speaking & Print Expand“Work Related Injuries and Telecommuting” – The Twenty-Fifth Annual North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference, October 13-16, 2020
“Voir Dire & Direct Examination” – Mecklenburg County Bar Continuing Legal Education’s All-Star Trial Advocacy, October 21, 2016
In the Community ExpandMecklenburg County Bar Association
National Trial Lawyers Association
North Carolina Advocates for Justice
North Carolina Bar Association
Visiting Adjunct Intensive Trial Advocacy Instructor, Notre Dame Law School
Notre Dame Club of Charlotte
Board of Advisors, Providence Day School
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Words from clients
Mathew Flatow and Liz Vennum are by far the best attorneys anyone could ask for. They treated me like family and fought every day to get me a fair settlement. Their office is inviting and the entire staff is welcoming. The time and preparation they put into my case were remarkable and thanks to them I can move forward with my life. I highly recommend them to anyone needing counsel and I cannot thank them enough for turning my negative situation into a positive one.
– Deb Google Review“Mathew Flatow is a top-notch attorney. His professionalism and representation of me were outstanding, and led to a positive resolution of my case. His legal staff are also to be commended for their dedication and diligence. I highly recommend SeiferFlatow.”
– LorenGoogle ReviewI own a 15 person construction company and was having trouble with a minority owner. Mathew went through our bylaws and corporate documents and found a way to remove the minority owner and get our company back on track. Truly impressed by his aggressive problem-solving. I will keep going back for my business issues. He really gets it. His staff is wonderful too. Good team over there.
– Rob AVVO Review