Commercial Litigation
High-stakes business disputes handled with preparation, judgment, and courtroom credibility.
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Raleigh • Beaufort • National Representation
When the Stakes Are High, Preparation Wins.
Strategic counsel for complex business disputes, commercial litigation, and high-value conflicts.
- $14M+Consent Judgment
- $1M+Trial Verdict
- State & FederalCourts
- U.S. Supreme CourtAdmission
Practice Areas
Built for Complex Business Disputes
Shareholder & Partnership Disputes
Ownership, control, and buyout conflicts resolved with attention to value and leverage.
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Litigation over property, development, contracts, and complex construction disputes.
Explore This PracticeFranchise & Trademark Litigation
Representation for franchisors and brand owners protecting systems and marks.
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Business Judgment. Trial-Tested Advocacy.
Complex disputes require more than legal knowledge. They require an understanding of business objectives, financial consequences, leverage, timing, and risk. Matthew I. Van Horn combines legal experience with a business-minded approach to help clients understand their position and pursue the strongest available path forward.
- J.D. and M.B.A.
- Legal training paired with business education.
- Litigation experience since 2001
- Two decades of contested matters.
- State and federal court experience
- Across trial and appellate forums.
- Representation throughout the United States
- Local presence, national capability.
Representative Matter
Judgment in Excess of $14,000,000
The firm represented the real estate investment division of a hedge fund in enforcing a complex credit facility, obtaining a consent judgment exceeding $14 million and pursuing the collateral securing the obligation.
Each matter is unique. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Our Approach
A Disciplined Approach to Complex Matters
- 01
Assess
Understand the facts, risks, business objectives, and available leverage.
- 02
Position
Develop a clear legal and commercial strategy.
- 03
Negotiate
Pursue an efficient resolution from a position of preparation.
- 04
Litigate
Prepare every matter to withstand serious courtroom scrutiny.
Founder & Lead Counsel
Led by Matthew I. Van Horn
- Bachelor of Arts — Hampden-Sydney College
- J.D. and M.B.A. — University of Tulsa
- State and federal court admissions
- United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
- Admitted to the Bar of the Supreme Court of the United States
- North Carolina Psychology Board
- Court-appointed arbitrator
Confidential Consultation
Tell Us What’s at Stake.
Share a brief, confidential overview of your matter. The firm will review your submission and contact you regarding possible next steps.
Prefer to speak now? Call 919.835.0880.