Atty. John Emerson Matthews

Atty. John Emerson Matthews

Mr. John Emerson Matthews is a lawyer practicing energy, business, environmental and 4 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 35 yrs experience 35 year
Call (771) 232-9082 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John Emerson Matthews at a glance

John Emerson Matthews is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on business, environmental, government, and energy. Admitted to practice in District Of Columbia District of Columbia District Court District of Columbia Circuit Court of Appea (1991) and Texas (2010). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 1990) and Georgetown University (B.S.F.S. Georgetown, 1986). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. John Emerson Matthews is a lawyer practicing energy, business, environmental and 4 other areas of law
  • John Emerson received a degree from Georgetown University in 1986, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • John Emerson practices at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP in Washington, DC and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

John Emerson Matthews's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Environmental Law

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

John Emerson Matthews 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.

John Emerson Matthews is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in District of Columbia →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

John Emerson Matthews is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy 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 John Emerson Matthews

Where is John Emerson Matthews's law office located?
John Emerson Matthews's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Emerson Matthews handle?
John Emerson Matthews focuses on business, environmental, government, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has John Emerson Matthews practiced law?
John Emerson Matthews has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did John Emerson Matthews go to law school?
John Emerson Matthews earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.S.F.S. Georgetown, 1986).
How can I contact John Emerson Matthews for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Virginia School of Law
- 1990
B.S.F.S. Georgetown
Georgetown University
- 1986

Bar Admissions

District Of Columbia District of Columbia District Court District of Columbia Circuit Court of Appea
Admitted: 1991
Texas
Admitted: 2010

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