Matthew T. Waters

Matt is a seasoned attorney with a focus on business and real estate law, delivering strategic counsel to entrepreneurs, investors, developers, and established enterprises. With over 20 years of experience as an attorney, he has built a reputation for practical, results-driven legal guidance across a broad spectrum of commercial and residential matters.

Matt was formerly a county prosecutor before becoming a patent and trademark attorney, which then developed into his interest in business and real estate law.

In business law, Matt advises clients through every stage of growth—from entity formation and contract negotiation to mergers, acquisitions, employee relations, and regulatory compliance. With an eye for detail developed during his time as a patent attorney, he is known for crafting clear, eminently enforceable agreements that protect clients’ interests while supporting their long-term business objectives. Matt’s deep understanding of intellectual property and its implications in many business transactions allows him to counsel his clients in a unique way by providing highly needed insight for the protection, development, and utilization of these intangible assets. Matt can thus assist clients in filing, prosecuting, maintaining, and protection their patents and trademarks, thus helping to distinguish his clients’ companies from their competitors.

In real estate law, Matt represents clients in complex transactions including purchases, sales, leasing, financing, and development. Whether working with individual investors or large-scale developers, he navigates due diligence, zoning issues, title matters, and closings with precision and a deep understanding of market dynamics.

A trusted advisor and skilled negotiator, Matt is committed to helping clients minimize risk and maximize opportunity in a rapidly evolving legal and economic landscape.