Arnold & Smith

What Arnold & Smith does

Arnold & Smith, PLLC is a privately held, full-service law firm founded in 2007 by attorneys Matthew R. Arnold and J. Bradley Smith. Headquartered in the historic John Price Carr House on McDowell Street in uptown Charlotte, North Carolina, the firm operates four offices across the Charlotte metropolitan area (uptown Charlotte, Lake Norman/Mooresville, Monroe/Union County, and Ballantyne/Indian Land) and serves individual and small-business clients in state and federal courts across Mecklenburg, Catawba, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Stanly, and Union Counties in North Carolina, with extended coverage into South Carolina.

The firm delivers legal services across roughly a dozen practice areas, anchored by family law and divorce (led by a North Carolina State Bar board-certified specialist), criminal defense (misdemeanor through federal, including DWI/DUI and expungements), and a dedicated personal injury and workers' compensation arm marketed under the A&S Personal Injury Lawyers sub-brand. Additional practices include business and civil litigation, wills and estates, appellate law, land use and zoning, landlord-tenant law, traffic citations, and weapon charges. Underlying technology is conventional for a professional services firm: a Justia-hosted website, three practice-area blogs (Charlotte Divorce Lawyer, Charlotte Injury Lawyers, Charlotte Criminal Lawyer), FAQ videos, an email newsletter engine, and a free online child support calculator. The firm employs 17+ attorneys and support staff with no disclosed software platform or proprietary technology stack.

The business model is traditional professional services billing: hourly and quoted fees across most practice areas, with contingency-fee arrangements for personal injury and workers' compensation (no upfront fee, payment only upon recovery). Go-to-market is sales-led and locally focused, relying on direct 24/7 consultations, SEO-optimized content, a sustained community sponsorship program (Toys for Tots drop-off for nine years, youth sports sponsorships), and peer/client referral networks across the Charlotte region. The firm is owned and controlled by its two founding managing members with no evidence of external institutional capital, and financials are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Arnold & Smith

Legal name

Arnold & Smith, PLLC

Website

https://arnoldsmithlaw.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Arnold & Smith, PLLC is a Charlotte-based, full-service law firm serving individuals and businesses across North and South Carolina in family law, criminal defense, personal injury, workers' compensation, and civil litigation through four offices and 17+ attorneys.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110), Offices of Lawyers (54111)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Private Client (Trusts & Estates) Law (BPAHAAAK)

Keywords

• Family law services
• Criminal defense representation
• Personal injury law
• Workers compensation law
• Estate planning services

Headquarters

HQ city

Charlotte

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Hourly Billing / Legal Fees: Traditional hourly billing for legal services across all practice areas. Personal injury and workers' compensation cases typically operate on a contingent fee basis, meaning no upfront charge for attorney services and fees are only paid if the client wins their case.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Arnold & Smith, PLLC is a Charlotte-based full-service law firm that provides civil and criminal legal representation across twelve practice areas including Family Law and Divorce, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation, Wills & Estates, Business and Civil Litigation, Appellate Law, Land Use & Zoning, Landlord Tenant Law, Traffic Citations, and Weapon Charges. The firm serves individuals and families across North Carolina state and federal courts through four Charlotte-area offices, staffed by seventeen-plus attorneys with court admissions across Western District of North Carolina, North Carolina Court of Appeals, Supreme Court, and Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Product overview

Arnold & Smith, PLLC is a full-service North Carolina law firm offering comprehensive legal services across multiple practice areas. The firm operates as a unified legal services practice rather than a software platform. Core practice areas include Family Law and Divorce (including board-certified specialists), Criminal Defense, Personal Injury (under the A&S Personal Injury Lawyers brand), Workers' Compensation, Business and Civil Litigation, Wills & Estates, Appellate Law, Land Use & Zoning, Landlord Tenant Law, Traffic Citations, and Weapon Charges. The firm also provides a free Child Support Calculator as a digital tool for prospective clients. Services are delivered through four office locations in Charlotte, Lake Norman, Monroe, and Ballantyne/Indian Land, North Carolina.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• A&S Personal Injury Lawyers: Sub-brand focused on personal injury and workers' compensation cases, won Charlotte's Best in Workers' Compensation 2024 and Charlotte's Best in Personal Injury 2024.

Products and services

• Family Law and Divorce Legal representation in divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, equitable distribution, adoption, and domestic violence protection orders for individuals and families in North Carolina state and federal courts. Practice led by a North Carolina State Bar board-certified Family Law specialist.
• Criminal Defense Defense representation for individuals facing misdemeanor and felony charges including DWI/DUI, drug offenses (possession, sale, trafficking), property crimes (embezzlement, breaking and entering, burglary, robbery, white-collar theft), sex offenses, violent crimes (assault, manslaughter, murder), traffic violations, vehicular homicide, expungements, and federal criminal matters in North Carolina state and federal courts.
• Personal Injury Contingency-fee representation for injured individuals in auto accident, medical negligence, product liability, slip and fall, and wrongful death claims, operated under the A&S Personal Injury Lawyers sub-brand.
• Workers' Compensation Representation for workplace injuries including North Carolina Industrial Commission matters, insurance claims, and employee benefit disputes.
• Wills and Estates Estate planning and administration services for individuals and families including wills, trusts, probate, power of attorney, healthcare directives, guardianship, asset protection, and estate litigation.
• Business and Civil Litigation Commercial and civil litigation for businesses and individuals including contract disputes, commercial leases, condemnation, fraud claims, and business succession planning.
• Appellate Law Appellate representation in state appellate courts, federal appellate courts, and post-conviction relief matters for clients with trial court adverse outcomes.
• Land Use and Zoning Legal representation in land use and zoning matters including conditional use permits, eminent domain, inverse condemnation, rezoning, and zoning variance proceedings.
• Landlord Tenant Law Residential landlord-tenant legal services including security deposit disputes, eviction proceedings, fair housing compliance, and COVID-19 related landlord-tenant issues.
• Traffic Citations Defense of traffic citations including license suspensions, speeding tickets, passing school bus violations, and texting while driving charges.
• Weapon Charges Criminal defense for weapon-related charges including concealed carry violations, gun permit issues, assault with deadly weapon, and unlawful firearm possession.

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Marvin Ridge High School MavericksminorOthersArnold & Smith, PLLC is a proud sponsor of Marvin Ridge High School 'Mavericks' athletic program. Located in Waxhaw, North Carolina, the Mavericks have an athletics program including volleyball, lacrosse, wrestling, cheerleading, dance, soccer, baseball, cross country, field hockey, tennis, golf, swim, softball, and indoor as well as outdoor track.
• Toys for TotsminorOthersArnold & Smith, PLLC has been a Toys for Tots drop-off location for nine years. The firm closes early each year, distributes gift cards to employees, and shops for toys together to support this charity cause.
• Ultimate Baseball Academy GryphonsminorOthersArnold & Smith, PLLC is a proud sponsor of the Ultimate Baseball Academy 'Gryphons.' The academy is located in the South Charlotte area and focuses on family, fun, and fight.
• FORE! Charity Golf TournamentminorOthersArnold & Smith, PLLC is a proud sponsor of the FORE! Child Abuse Prevention Charity Golf Tournament hosted by Pharos Parenting.
• Mending Strides RanchminorOthersArnold & Smith, PLLC is a sponsor of the Mending Strides Charity Golf Tournament. Mending Strides Ranch is an organization that does equine-assisted psychotherapy and learning.
• Porter Ridge High School PiratesminorOthersArnold & Smith, PLLC is a proud supporter of Porter Ridge High School 'Pirates' marching band and their Pirate Cove Classic.
• Myers Park Trinity Little LeagueminorOthersArnold & Smith, PLLC is a proud sponsor of Myers Park Trinity Little League. Through organized recreational activities for young children, the league helps develop teamwork, sportsmanship, self-esteem, and a love for baseball.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Robinson Bradshaw & Hinson PA: Major Charlotte-based law firm with deep regional roots and a full-service platform including litigation and family law. Overlaps with Arnold & Smith on civil litigation and family law matters but competes from a substantially larger resource base and institutional client base.
• Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP: Large, established Charlotte-headquartered full-service law firm with a much broader corporate and litigation practice. A broad incumbent whose family law and litigation groups overlap with Arnold & Smith, but which operates at significantly greater scale and with institutional clients.

Regional players

• James S. Farrin Law Firm: North Carolina personal injury firm with multiple offices across the state. Comparable in PI focus and contingency-fee model to Arnold & Smith's PI practice, but operates as a regional NC player with offices outside the Charlotte metro rather than within it.

Direct peers

• Brent Adams & Associates: Charlotte personal injury law firm with a regional Carolinas footprint and heavy marketing presence. Direct competitor to Arnold & Smith's PI practice, particularly in auto accident and injury matters.
• Cordell & Cordell: National divorce and family law firm with presence across multiple U.S. states. Directly competes with Arnold & Smith's family law and divorce practice, particularly for higher-stakes domestic matters, and represents a scaled, multi-jurisdiction alternative to the regional anchor.
• McAngus Goudelock & Courie: Charlotte-based mid-sized law firm offering a multi-practice platform spanning civil litigation, family law, and personal injury. Comparable in regional positioning, practice mix, and Charlotte metro footprint to Arnold & Smith.
• Dozier Miller Law Group: Charlotte-based full-service law firm covering family law, personal injury, criminal defense, and civil litigation. Comparable in practice mix and Charlotte metro positioning to Arnold & Smith, with overlapping client segments.
• Lewis & Roberts, PLLC: Established Charlotte mid-sized multi-practice law firm serving individuals and businesses across North Carolina. Comparable in scale and multi-practice breadth to Arnold & Smith, with overlapping family law, civil litigation, and personal injury services.
• The Law Offices of Michael A. DeMayo, LLP: Large Charlotte-based personal injury and family law firm with comparable regional brand presence and contingency-fee PI model. Directly competes for the same Charlotte metro consumer demand as Arnold & Smith, particularly in personal injury.
• Rosensteel Fleishman Caraway & McCulloch, PLLC: Charlotte-based personal injury and family law firm serving clients across the Carolinas. Direct competitor to Arnold & Smith's personal injury and family law practice, operating in the same regional market with comparable contingency-fee PI services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ArnoldSmithPLLC
• Facebookfacebook.com/Arnold-Smith-PLLC-45616543201/?ref=ts
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arnold-&-smith-pllc

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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