Matt Krueger-Andes
Top rated Business Litigation attorney in Charlotte, North Carolina
Krueger-Andes Law, PLLC
Practice Areas: Business Litigation, Family Law, Appellate; view more
Licensed in North Carolina since: 2011
Education: Elon University School of Law
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2024 - 2025 
Selected to Rising Stars: 2020 - 2022 Call today:
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Krueger-Andes Law, PLLC
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A Young Gun, as named by Business North Carolina’s Legal Elite, Matt Krueger-Andes is a senior attorney at the North Carolina-based firm by the name of Krueger-Andes Law, PLLC, in Charlotte. Focusing his practice on family law and business litigation, he has represented a diverse range of clients, from Fortune 500 companies to individuals and families who seek help.
When it comes to handling issues revolving around family law, Matt understands how emotionally challenging it can be for the family and helps them carefully tread the complex waters of divorce, child support, child custody and equitable distribution. He believes top-notch legal representation shouldn’t come at a higher cost and focuses on providing cost-effective solutions to his clients.
Matt brings substantial experience and a wealth of knowledge to the table. He has experience defending claims and allegations on behalf of various organizations, including financial institutions and businesses of all diverse sizes, encompassing small startups to large multinational corporations. He has represented his clients in courts at all levels in the states, such as the North Carolina Supreme Court, the North Carolina Judicial Branch Court of Appeals and the United States Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit.
After completing his undergraduate studies, Matt earned his Juris Doctor from Elon University Law in 2011. Later, he furthered his studies in juridical sciences and obtained a Master of Laws degree from the New York University School of Law in 2015.
Practice areas
Business Litigation, Family Law, Appellate, Tax: BusinessFocus areas
Appeals, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Non-Compete Agreements, Tax Law, Trade Secret
- 10% Business Litigation
- 70% Family Law
- 10% Appellate
- 10% Tax: Business
First Admitted: 2011, North Carolina
Professional Webpage: https://thekafirm.com/matt-krueger-andes/
Bar/Professional Activity:
- Litigation Council, North Carolina Bar Association, 2021
- Co-Chair, Pro Bono Committee, North Carolina Bar Association Litigation Section, 2021
- Co-Chair, Pro Bono Committee, North Carolina Bar Association Litigation Section, 2020
- Vice Chair, Tax Section, Mecklenburg County Bar Association, 2018
- Vice Chair, Tax Section, Mecklenburg County Bar Association, 2017
- Member, Litigation and Tax Sections, North Carolina Bar Association, 2018
- Member, Defense Research Institute, 2018
- Member, American Bar Association, 2018
Verdicts/Settlements (Case Results):
- Successfully dismissed a 42-count complaint brought against client, a multinational technology corporation, at Rule 12(b)(6) stage., 2021
- Successfully stayed all claims in North Carolina action in favor of similar claims asserted in out-of-state proceeding., 2021
- Successfully interpleaded disputed funds on behalf of national bank and recovered portion of attorneys' fees incurred., 2021
- Represented client on appeal following a bench trial in which client asserted and prevailed on claims for breach of contract and unfair and deceptive practices arising from unrecovered auction items. The North Carolina Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court in all respects., 2021
- Represented Atrium Health (fka Carolinas HealthCare System) on appeal, vacating the largest jury verdict of 2016 in a medical malpractice action. Savino v. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hosp. Auth., No. COA17-1335 (2018), 2018
- Represented estate of 11-year-old boy in settlement of wrongful death action after boy died from carbon monoxide poisoning at Best Western franchise hotel. Williams v. Best Western Int'l, Inc. et al., 16-CVS-22 (Watuga County, NC)., 2017
- Successfully defended putative class action, at the district court level and through appeal, arising under alleging violations of Equal Credit Opportunity Act. Trapp v. SunTrust Bank (M.D.N.C., Fourth Circuit), 2017
- Successfully defended third-party defendant entities against fraud and breach of fiduciary duty claims brought as part of equitable distribution action. Nicks v. Nicks (NC state district court), 2017
- Successfully defended against, at district court level and through appeal, action alleging breach of fiduciary duty, constructive fraud, common law fraud, and unfair and deceptive trade practices. Munoz v. SunTrust Bank (W.D.N.C., Fourth Circuit), 2015
- Successfully defended against declaratory judgment action brought by Goldman Sachs Trust Company, N.A., involving money purportedly owed to the estate by our individual client. In re Estate of Falls (N.C. Superior Court), 2016
- Obtained $30 million summary judgment on breach of contract claim in action involving contract to construct nuclear power plant. Duke Energy Florida, Inc. v. Westinghouse Electric Company LLC (W.D.N.C.), 2016
- Successfully defended taxpayer against alleged multi-million dollar tax deficiency arising from denial of net operating loss carryforwards. Estate of Kechijian, et al. v. C.I.R. (U.S. Tax Court), 2016
- Obtained preliminary injunction on behalf of company to prevent former employee from misappropriating company trade secrets. Medflow, LLC v. Riggi (N.C. Business Court), 2015
Representative Clients:
- HSS Site Services, LLC d/b/a Horsepower Site Services, 2021
- Atlantic Coast Conference, 2021
- Microsoft Corporation, 2021
- Washington Permanente Medical Group P.C., 2021
- South State Bank, 2021
- Westwood Financial Corporation, 2021
- Global Growth, LLC, 2020
- Anco Rendering Equipment, LLC, 2021
- Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., 2021
- Global Growth, LLC, 2021
- Anco Rendering Equipment, 2020
- Ingersoll-Rand Company, 2020
- Ingersoll-Rand Company, 2019
- Wells Fargo, 2020
- Wells Fargo, 2019
- Scion NeuroStim, 2019
- Ingersoll-Rand Company, 2018
- Atrium Health (fka Carolinas HealthCare System), 2018
- Westinghouse Electric Company, 2018
- AutoZone, 2018
- Atrium Health (fka Carolinas HealthCare System), 2017
- Westinghouse Electric Company, 2017
- SunTrust Bank, 2017
- SunTrust Bank, 2016
- Westinghouse Electric Company, 2016
- Windstream Communications, 2016
- SunTrust Bank, 2015
Pro bono/Community Service:
- Serve as Ambassador for Roof Above, a non-profit organization that provides housing and other essential services to those who need it in Charlotte and elsewhere across North Carolina., 2021
- Serve as Table Host at annual True Blessings event for Roof Above, a non-profit organization that serves and provides shelter for the homeless across North Carolina., 2020
- Participate as attorney volunteer in NC Bar Foundation's 4ALL Statewide Service day, and promote same in capacity as pro bono co-chair of NC Bar Association's litigation section., 2021
- Represent Lavonta Jones in First Step Act case seeking reduction in sentence based on good behavior and health conditions in light of covid-19., 2020
- Represent former military/special forces serviceman pursuant to CJA panel appointment in appealing conviction on weapons-related charges in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit (my understanding is that my work is being provided in part as pro bono representation and in part at a reduced rate pursuant to CJA panel policies)., 2020
- Preceptor (student mentor), Elon University School of Law Preceptor Program, to two Elon students., 2019
- Represent tenant pro bono in appeal before North Carolina Court of Appeals of summary judgment order entered against client on landlord's claims of declaratory judgment (re: holder of promissory note), breach of contract, and judicial foreclosure., 2020
- Preceptor (student mentor), Elon University School of Law Preceptor Program, to two Elon students., 2020
- Preceptor (student mentor), Elon University School of Law Preceptor Program, to two Elon students., 2018
- Preceptor (student mentor), Elon University School of Law Preceptor Program., 2017
- Volunteer Judge, Billings, Exum & Frye National Moot Court Competition, 2017
- Legal Aid of North Carolina (work with other Fox Rothschild (formerly Smith Moore Leatherwood) attorneys on pro bono matters), 2017
- Volunteer Judge, Billings, Exum & Frye National Moot Court Competition, 2016
Honors/Awards:
- Editor, Elon Law Review, 2011
- “Young Gun” by Business North Carolina’s Legal Elite
- “Rising Star” by North Carolina Super Lawyers
- Criteria: 50 or more hours of pro bono legal services in 2020 to clients unable to pay without expectation of a fee (provided more than 80 hours of pro bono service plus more than 90 hours of service at a reduced fee)., 2020 North Carolina Pro Bono Honor Society, North Carolina Pro Bono Resource Center, 2021
- Board Member, Elon Law Moot Court Board, 2011
- Graduated magna cum laude (top 10%) of J.D. class, 2011
Educational Background:
- LL.M. (Taxation), New York University School of Law, 2015
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
- Analyzes NC Business Court decision addressing judicial appraisal of stock in connection with exercise of dissenters' rights., Author, When It's Time for a Second Opinion, Fox Rothschild LLP's North Carolina Business Court blog: It's Just Business, 2019
- Analyzing the "securities transaction" exception to UDTP claims, in the context of a recent North Carolina Business Court decision dismissing a UDTP claim under that exception., Author, The "Securities Transaction" Exception: A Potent Defense to UDTP Claims, Fox Rothschild LLP's North Carolina Business Court blog: It's Just Business, 2021
- An update on North Carolina courts' gradual re-opening process, as some pandemic-related restrictions lift while other restrictions and emergency directives remain in place., Co-Author, A 'Measured Reopening' of the North Carolina Court System, Fox Rothschild - Alert, 2021
- Analysis of the North Carolina Business Court and its unique expertise offered to commercial litigators and their clients in North Carolina., Co-Author, Making North Carolina Better for Business, One Opinion at a Time, Association of Corporate Counsel Charlotte, 2019
- Highlights North Carolina Court of Appeals' Newest Judge, Author, Attorney and Legislator Darren Jackson Tapped to Serve as Newest Court of Appeals Judge, Fox Rothschild LLP's North Carolina Appellate Practice Blog, 2021
- Analyzes NC Business Court decision addressing the interplay between the federal dividends received deduction and the (now repealed) NC net economic loss deduction., Author, The Battle of the Deductions, Fox Rothschild LLP's North Carolina Business Court blog: It's Just Business, 2019
- Analyzes NC Business Court decision addressing applicability of state privilege tax to manufacturers., Author, When It Pays to Be Scrappy, Fox Rothschild LLP's North Carolina Business Court blog: It's Just Business, 2019
- Analyzes NC Business Court decision addressing issues of arbitrability, including whether class arbitrability is a question for the arbitrator or the court to decide., Author, N.C. Business Court Brings Clarity to Issues of Arbitrability, Fox Rothschild LLP's North Carolina Business Court blog: It's Just Business, 2020
- Analyzes NC Business Court decision addressing when a private company can be deemed a "state agency" for purposes of the Public Records Act., Author, Can a Private Corporation Be Required to Produce Its Public Records?, Fox Rothschild LLP's North Carolina Business Court blog: It's Just Business, 2019
- Analyzes NC Business Court decision addressing impact of agreement to arbitrate clause on personal jurisdiction., Author, When the International Shoe Doesn't Fit, Fox Rothschild LLP's North Carolina Business Court blog: It's Just Business, 2019
- Analyzes NC Business Court decision dismissing three common misrepresentation-based claims as insufficiently pled., Author, Scrutinizing With Particularity, Fox Rothschild LLP's North Carolina Business Court blog: It's Just Business, 2019
- Analyzes NC Court of Appeals decision addressing requirements of a Rule 59 motion., Author, What Makes a "Proper" Rule 59 Motion? The Uncertainty Over When a Rule 59 Motion Will Toll the 30-Day Appeal Clock Continues..., Fox Rothschild LLP's North Carolina Appellate Practice Blog, 2020
- Analyzes NC Business Court decision addressing court's jurisdiction after jurisdictional claim is dismissed., Author, Once a Business Court Case, Always a Business Court Case, Fox Rothschild LLP's North Carolina Business Court blog: It' Just Business, 2020
- CLE and panel discussion focused on venue, forum and choice of law considerations and strategies starting with document negotiation and drafting, and continuing through dispute resolution and litigation. Matt's portion of the panel focused on strategies in transferring or removing from one court to another, and practical considerations in doing so., Panelist, Venue Menu: Venue, Forum and Choice of Law Can Make a Difference, Association of Corporate Counsel, 2019
- Analyzes NC Business Court decision addressing introductory narratives in a complaint., Author, An "Introduction" in a Complaint: How Much Is Too Much?, Fox Rothschild LLP's North Carolina Business Court blog: It's Just Business, 2020
- LL.M. thesis analyzing the interaction among Internal Revenue Code section 338, the step-transaction doctrine, and multiple-step corporate acquisitions, Author, New York University School of Law, 2015
- Landmark Settlements and Unintended Consequences, 44 U. TOL. L. Rev. 145 (2012). The University of Toledo Law Review Abstract: Nearly fourteen years ago forty-six states and the nation’s major tobacco manufacturers entered into the Master Settlement Agreement, the largest civil settlement in United States history. This Article examines a current controversy under the MSA that may require some or all of the states to forfeit over $7 billion in MSA payments to tobacco manufacturers. The Article focuses particularly on the liability exposure that New York faces in the dispute and how New York’s seemingly unrelated policy of not collecting excise taxes on cigarettes sold on Native American reservations may end up costing the state billions of dollars in MSA payments. The current dispute under the MSA and New York’s particular circumstances in that dispute are explored in detail to extract pertinent lessons that states should consider when entering into future landmark settlement agreements. They include lessons relating to the terms of the settlement agreement itself, but also relating to the use of litigation by state attorneys general as a means of changing public policy. Authors: Matthew Krueger-Andes, Andrew J. Haile, Co-Author, Landmark Settlements and Unintended Consequences (with Andrew J. Haile), 44 U. TOL. L. REV. 145 (2012), University of Toledo Law Review, 2012
- Served as panelist on discussion of post-graduate clerkships., Panelist, Judicial Clerkship Panel, Elon University School of Law, 2012
- Served as guest speaker for Appellate Advocacy course, focusing on experiences and offering insights obtained as an appellate law clerk., Guest Speaker, Appellate Advocacy course, North Carolina Central University School of Law, North Carolina Central University School of Law, 2012
Other Outstanding Achievements:
- Graduated in top 25% of LL.M. (taxation) class, New York University School of Law, earning A-tier grades in seven courses, including the highest course grade in Corporate Tax II, which was achieved while working as a full-time law clerk at the NC Business Court and commuting between Charlotte and New York City, 2015
- Served as law clerk to the Honorable Louise A. Bledsoe, III, North Carolina Business Court, 2014
- Served as law clerk to the Honorable R. Christopher Dillon, North Carolina Court of Appeals, 2013
- Served as law clerk to the Honorable Cressie H. Thigpen, Jr., North Carolina Court of Appeals, 2012
- Served as law clerk to the Honorable Robert N. Hunter, Jr., North Carolina Court of Appeals, 2011
Industry Groups:
- Banking And Finance
Selections
2 Years Super Lawyers
3 Years Rising Stars
- Super Lawyers: 2024 - 2025
- Rising Stars: 2020 - 2022
