Matthew A. Cordell

Biography

Mr. Cordell's practice experience encompasses the regulation and operation of financial institutions, securities offerings, securities reporting, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance matters pertaining to privately- and publicly-held companies.  He also handles a wide range of business matters for government entities and companies in various industries.  Mr. Cordell devotes time to pro bono work, including the North Carolina Bar Association Young Lawyer Division's Project Grace (provides free healthcare directives to underserved); Wills for Heroes (provides free wills, trusts, and healthcare directives to law enforcement and first responders); and Disaster Legal Services (provides assistance to qualifying victims of natural disasters referred by FEMA).

Admitted to Practice

• North Carolina, 2007
• All state courts in North Carolina
• United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina

Education

• J.D., with honors, The University of North Carolina School of Law, 2007. The North Carolina Law Review.
• M.B.A., with distinction, Campbell University, 2004
• B.B.A., summa cum laude, Trust and Investment Management, Campbell University, 2004

Professional and Community Affiliations

• American Bar Association — Sections: Business Law; Taxation, Young Lawyers Division
• Craven County Bar Association
• New Bern Area Chamber of Commerce (Leadership Craven Alumni Association; Leadership Craven Alumnus, Class of 2008; Young Professionals Group, Nominating Committee)
• North Carolina Bar Association — Committee: Strategic Planning & Emerging Trends (Mentoring Subcommittee)
• North Carolina Bar Association Leadership Academy
• North Carolina Bar Association — Sections: Business Law; Estate Planning; Young Lawyers Division (Leadership Council; co-chair, newsletter committee; co-editor, The Advocate) (member, Strategic Planning & Emerging Trends Committee, Mentoring Subcommittee)