Meet Matt King

Matt’s Background and Professional Activity

Matt grew up in Myrtle Beach. He has seen the coastal community grow from a small town to a leading vacation destination.

“It still has a small town feel to it that makes it appealing,” he says.

Matt received his undergraduate degree from the University of South Carolina. He worked as a paralegal for a Myrtle Beach law firm for more than decade before enrolling at Charleston School of Law. He graduated from Charleston School of Law with honors.

As a law student, Matt was selected as a Presidential Scholar, a Legal Writing Fellow, a Library Research Fellow and received four CALI Excellence for the Future Awards, which recognize outstanding law students.

Matt was a member of Phi Delta Phi, a prestigious legal fraternity, and was recognized upon graduation for Outstanding Pro Bono Service for performing more than three times the required amount of public service hours.

He became a member of the South Carolina Bar in 2020.

In his spare time, Matt enjoys watching movies with his wife. He also is an avid sports fan and follows the Atlanta Falcons and NASCAR.