Atty. Matthew A Goldstein

Atty. Matthew A Goldstein

Mr. Matthew A Goldstein is a lawyer practicing administrative, commercial litigation, constitutional and political litigation and 8 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 23 yrs experience 23 year
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About Matthew A Goldstein at a glance

Matthew A Goldstein is an Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Akerman LLP. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, civil rights, government, and international. Admitted to practice in Arizona District of Columbia Court of Appeals (2003) and District of Columbia (2007). Educated at Arizona State University, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law (J.D, 2002) and Order of the Coif Honors in Legal Methods and Writing Willard H. Pedrick Scholar State University of New York at Albany (M.A. Nelson, 1992). Active member of 2017-present) •National Defense Industrial Association (2017-present) •Society for International Affairs (2015-present) •International Police Association (2014-present) •Export Compliance Training Institute •Special Topics Instructor (2015-2017) •American, Professional Memberships and Activities •The Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Matthew A Goldstein is a lawyer practicing administrative, commercial litigation, constitutional and political litigation and 8 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a degree from Order of the Coif, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • Matthew practices at Akerman LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew A Goldstein's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew A Goldstein 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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Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

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Government & Administrative Law

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International Law

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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 A Goldstein

Where is Matthew A Goldstein's law office located?
Matthew A Goldstein's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Akerman LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew A Goldstein handle?
Matthew A Goldstein focuses on business, litigation, civil rights, government, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Matthew A Goldstein practiced law?
Matthew A Goldstein has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Matthew A Goldstein go to law school?
Matthew A Goldstein earned their education at (J.D, 2002); (M.A. Nelson, 1992).
How can I contact Matthew A Goldstein for a consultation?
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Education

J.D
Arizona State University, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
- 2002
M.A. Nelson
Order of the Coif Honors in Legal Methods and Writing Willard H. Pedrick Scholar State University of New York at Albany
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Arizona District of Columbia Court of Appeals
Admitted: 2003
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2007

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