Matthew W. "Matt" Stiles

Birmingham, AL

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2012

About Matthew W. Stiles

Matthew W. Stiles is a lawyer based in Birmingham, AL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America^® since 2012. Matthew W. Stiles is recognized in the following practice areas:

Birmingham, Alabama
- Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
- Employment Law - Management
- Labor Law - Management
- Litigation - Labor and Employment

Current Firm: Maynard Nexsen PC

Education: The University of Alabama, J.D., graduated 2001

Location: Birmingham, AL

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