North Carolina Rising Stars

Waneta E. Ellis & Matthew Geiger were named to the 2025 North Carolina Rising Stars list.

March 20, 2025

We are pleased to announce that Waneta E. Ellis & Matthew Geiger were selected to the Super Lawyers 2025 North Carolina Rising Stars list. To be eligible for the Rising Stars list, a candidate must be either 40 years old or younger, or in practice 10 years or less.

Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, is a research-driven, peer-influenced rating service of outstanding lawyers. No more than 2.5% of attorneys are selected annually to the Rising Stars list using a patented multiphase process that includes:

• Peer nominations
• Independent research by Super Lawyers
• Evaluations from a highly credentialed panel of attorneys

The objective of Super Lawyers is to create a credible, comprehensive, and diverse listing of exceptional attorneys to be used as a resource for referring attorneys, consumers, and business professionals seeking legal counsel.

The Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists are seen nationwide in Super Lawyers magazines including digital editions, and in leading city and regional magazines and newspapers across the country. Please join us in congratulating Waneta E. Ellis & Matthew Geiger on their selection.

For more information about Super Lawyers, go to SuperLawyers.com

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Mattew Geiger

Easygoing yet razor-sharp, Matthew Geiger is known in Brunswick and Columbus counties as the attorney who brings calm to complex cases. With a background in criminal law, he’s no stranger to challenging situations, and he uses that experience to guide clients through complex family matters. Matthew’s laid-back demeanor puts clients at ease, but don’t let his calm fool you—he’s a strategic powerhouse who prepares meticulously for each case. For Matthew, it’s all about creating a clear path forward so clients can focus on the next chapter of their lives.

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