John Szymankiewicz is a licensed professional engineer, attorney, and a Managing Partner of Matheson & Associates.
Since 2010, John has dedicated his practice to helping small and independent businesses develop and succeed. John is a recognized expert in
federal and North Carolina state alcohol beverage law and regularly helps alcohol producers and retailers as part of Beer Law Center, the alcohol
practice area of Matheson & Associates. John has been asked to speak and at many numerous craft beverage events, both at the state and national level,
as well as teach alcohol law to other attorneys through ‘Continuing Legal Education.’ With an extensive background in business, corporate, and
transactional law, John also leads our bBusiness Llaw practice.
John has been a distinguished member of the Board of Directors of the Wake County Bar Association and has received the President’s Award for his
service to the Wake County legal community. He is an active member of the North Carolina Bar Association, the Wake County Bar Association, and Tenth
Judicial District Bar. He is licensed to practice law in all North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, and Washington, DC. John is admitted before
several federal district courts as well as the Supreme Court of the United States.
Coming to the law as Career 2.0, John spent 15 years as an engineer and project manager in the specialty chemicals and pharmaceuticals industry
before going to law school. John got earned his law degree from NC Central University Turner School of Law, attending class at night while working
full time. He lives in Raleigh with his wife and a “child” of the four-legged variety. Outside of work, he is an avid homebrewer who enjoys making and
sampling craft beers while supporting local, independent businesses. John is also a BJCP Certified Beer Judge and holds a 2nd degree black belt in
Karate.