Atty. Matthew Scott Elder

Atty. Matthew Scott Elder

Matthew Scott Elder is a lawyer practicing construction law, fidelity and surety, real estate law and 2 other areas of law. Matthew received a B.S. degree from Cornell University in 1991, and has been licensed for 27 years.

Louisville Louisville 27 yrs experience 27 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew Scott Elder at a glance

Matthew Scott Elder is a contracts, real estate, and construction attorney based in Louisville, Kentucky. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (1999), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky (2000), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky (2000). Educated at University of Louisville College of Law (J.D., 1999) and Cornell University (B.S., 1991). Serands clients in Louisville, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matthew Scott Elder is a lawyer practicing construction law, fidelity and surety, real estate law and 2 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a B.S. degree from Cornell University in 1991, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Matthew practices in Louisville, KY

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Scott Elder's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew Scott Elder handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

Matthew Scott Elder is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Kentucky →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Construction Law

Matthew Scott Elder is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Kentucky →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Kentucky

Practicing law in Kentucky. Legal matters in Kentucky are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Louisville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Kentucky state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Kentucky brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Kentucky courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew Scott Elder

Where is Matthew Scott Elder's law office located?
Matthew Scott Elder's law practice is located in Louisville, Kentucky. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Scott Elder handle?
Matthew Scott Elder focuses on contracts, real estate, construction. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kentucky.
How long has Matthew Scott Elder practiced law?
Matthew Scott Elder has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Matthew Scott Elder go to law school?
Matthew Scott Elder earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.S., 1991).
How can I contact Matthew Scott Elder for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Louisville College of Law
- 1999
B.S.
Cornell University
- 1991

Bar Admissions

Kentucky
Admitted: 1999
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky
Admitted: 2000

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