Atty. Matthew B. Van Hook

Atty. Matthew B. Van Hook

Matthew B. Van Hook is a lawyer practicing food and drug regulation, administrative law, trade and professional associations and 2 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 51 J. Erfahrung 51 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew B. Van Hook at a glance

Matthew B. Van Hook is a ip, environmental, and government attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1975), U.S. District Court, District of Columbia and U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit (1975), U.S. Supreme Court (1980), and Virginia (1984). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1975) and Georgetown University (A.B. Government, 1972). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Matthew B. Van Hook is a lawyer practicing food and drug regulation, administrative law, trade and professional associations and 2 other areas of law
  • Matthew B. received a A.B. degree from Georgetown University in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • Matthew B. practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew B. Van Hook's Areas of Practice

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

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Matthew B. Van Hook is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in District of Columbia →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Matthew B. Van Hook is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in District of Columbia →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Matthew B. Van Hook is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew B. Van Hook

Where is Matthew B. Van Hook's law office located?
Matthew B. Van Hook's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew B. Van Hook handle?
Matthew B. Van Hook focuses on ip, environmental, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Matthew B. Van Hook practiced law?
Matthew B. Van Hook has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did Matthew B. Van Hook go to law school?
Matthew B. Van Hook earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (A.B. Government, 1972).
How can I contact Matthew B. Van Hook for a consultation?
You can contact Matthew B. Van Hook directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
University of Michigan
- 1975
A.B. Government
Georgetown University
- 1972

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1975
U.S. District Court, District of Columbia and U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit
Admitted: 1975
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1980
Virginia
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
Admitted: 1997

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