Richard T. "Rick" Matthews
About Richard T. Matthews
Richard T. Matthews is a lawyer based in Raleigh, NC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2017. Richard T. Matthews is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Raleigh, North Carolina
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
- Litigation - Patent
- Patent Law
- Trademark Law
Current Firm: Williams Mullen
Education: Campbell University, J.D., graduated 2004
Location: Raleigh, NC
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