Atty. Matthew LaGarde

Atty. Matthew LaGarde

Matthew LaGarde is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Civil Rights Law, Labor and Employment Law - Employee and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Matthew, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2025.

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Profile Summary

About Matthew LaGarde at a glance

Matthew LaGarde is a employment, litigation, and civil rights attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Katz Banks Kumin LLP. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Bar Association, New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association, District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar, and District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar. Educated at University of Maryland (J.D., 2016). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Civil Rights Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law - Employee (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Matthew LaGarde is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Civil Rights Law, Labor and Employment Law - Employee and Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Matthew, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2025
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matthew is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew LaGarde's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Matthew LaGarde is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in District of Columbia →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Matthew LaGarde is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

Matthew LaGarde is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights 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 LaGarde

Where is Matthew LaGarde's law office located?
Matthew LaGarde's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Katz Banks Kumin LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew LaGarde handle?
Matthew LaGarde focuses on employment, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
Where did Matthew LaGarde go to law school?
Matthew LaGarde earned their education at (J.D., 2016).
How can I contact Matthew LaGarde for a consultation?
You can contact Matthew LaGarde 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.
What awards or recognition has Matthew LaGarde received?
Matthew LaGarde's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Civil Rights Law; Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law - Employee; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment.

Education

J.D.
University of Maryland
- 2016

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Civil Rights Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law - Employee
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Bar Association
New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association
District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar
District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar
District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar
Virginia, Virginia State Bar
Virginia, Virginia State Bar
Virginia, Virginia State Bar
New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association
New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association
New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association
District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar
New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association
New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association
Virginia, Virginia State Bar
Virginia, Virginia State Bar
Virginia, Virginia State Bar
Virginia, Virginia State Bar
New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association
New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association
New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association
District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar
District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar
District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar
Virginia, Virginia State Bar
Virginia, Virginia State Bar
District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar
District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar
Virginia, Virginia State Bar
District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar
District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar
District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar
Virginia, Virginia State Bar
Virginia, Virginia State Bar
Virginia, Virginia State Bar
New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association
New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association
New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association
District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar
District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar
New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association
New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association
New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association
Virginia, Virginia State Bar
Virginia, Virginia State Bar
New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association
New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association
New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association
District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar
District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar
District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar
Virginia, Virginia State Bar
Virginia, Virginia State Bar
Virginia, Virginia State Bar
District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar

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