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Matthew T. Decker
Associate
Greenville ONE
2 W. Washington Street
Suite 400
Greenville, SC 29601
2 W. Washington Street
Suite 400
Greenville, SC 29601
matthew.decker@nelsonmullins.com
Matthew focuses his practice on M&A transactions, securities law, and private funds, as well as general corporate matters. He also has experience in commercial real estate and both Federal and South Carolina regulatory matters, where he has drafted, negotiated, and communicated resolutions for various legal events.
Matthew focuses his practice on M&A transactions, securities law, and private funds, as well as general corporate matters. He also has experience in commercial real estate and both Federal and South Carolina regulatory matters, where he has drafted, negotiated, and communicated resolutions for various legal events.
Experience
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.
Representative Matters
- Represented South Carolina agency in various corporate and regulatory matters.
- Negotiated contract matter with a South Carolina municipality.
- Defended private landfill company against challenge of permitting procedures in administrative law court.
Previous Professional Experience
- Associate, Regional law firm (2024–2025)
- Legal Extern, Blackbaud, Inc. (May 2023–Aug. 2023)
- Legal Intern, Mercedes-Benz Vans (May 2022–Aug. 2022)
Education
-
Charleston School of Law,
JD
(2023)
- Negotiation Coach, Transactional Law Team
- Founding Member, CSOL Center for Business and Transactional Law
- Forensic Club Inductee
- Stanford University, MA, Public Policy (2018)
-
Stanford University,
BA,
Public Policy
(2018)
- Award of Excellence, Stanford Alumni Association
- Varsity Baseball
Admissions
- South Carolina
Clerkships
- Legal Intern, the Honorable Elisabetta G.M. Gasparini, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of South Carolina (May 2023 - Aug. 2023)
Practice Areas
Industries
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.
Representative Matters
- Represented South Carolina agency in various corporate and regulatory matters.
- Negotiated contract matter with a South Carolina municipality.
- Defended private landfill company against challenge of permitting procedures in administrative law court.
Previous Professional Experience
- Associate, Regional law firm (2024–2025)
- Legal Extern, Blackbaud, Inc. (May 2023–Aug. 2023)
- Legal Intern, Mercedes-Benz Vans (May 2022–Aug. 2022)
Media
Recognitions
The bar rules of some states require that the standards for an attorney's inclusion in certain public accolades or recognitions be provided. When such accolades or recognitions are listed, a hyperlink is provided that leads to a description of the respective selection methodology.
- Best Lawyers in America® Ones to Watch
- Real Estate Law (2026)
Matthew focuses his practice on M&A transactions, securities law, and private funds, as well as general corporate matters. He also has experience in commercial real estate and both Federal and South Carolina regulatory matters, where he has drafted, negotiated, and communicated resolutions for various legal events.
Experience
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.Representative Matters
- Represented South Carolina agency in various corporate and regulatory matters.
- Negotiated contract matter with a South Carolina municipality.
- Defended private landfill company against challenge of permitting procedures in administrative law court.
Previous Professional Experience
- Associate, Regional law firm (2024–2025)
- Legal Extern, Blackbaud, Inc. (May 2023–Aug. 2023)
- Legal Intern, Mercedes-Benz Vans (May 2022–Aug. 2022)
Education
-
Charleston School of Law,
JD
(2023)
- Negotiation Coach, Transactional Law Team
- Founding Member, CSOL Center for Business and Transactional Law
- Forensic Club Inductee
- Stanford University, MA, Public Policy (2018)
-
Stanford University,
BA,
Public Policy
(2018)
- Award of Excellence, Stanford Alumni Association
- Varsity Baseball
Admissions
- South Carolina
Clerkships
- Legal Intern, The Honorable Elisabetta G.M. Gasparini, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of South Carolina (May 2023 - Aug. 2023)
Practice Areas
Industries
The bar rules of some states require that the standards for an attorney's inclusion in certain public accolades or recognitions be provided. When such accolades or recognitions are listed, a hyperlink is provided that leads to a description of the respective selection methodology.
- Best Lawyers in America® Ones to Watch
- Real Estate Law (2026)
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