Atty. Matthew Alan Pearson

Atty. Matthew Alan Pearson

Matthew Alan Pearson is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, litigation, appeals and 4 other areas of law. Matthew received a Ph.D. degree from Cornell University in 1999, and has been licensed for 21 years.

Philadelphia Philadelphia 21 yrs experience 21 year
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About Matthew Alan Pearson at a glance

Matthew Alan Pearson is an Attorney based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practforg at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP. They haand 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (2005). Educated at University of Pennsylvania J.D. summa cum laude University of Pennsylvania (J.D., 2005) and Cornell University (Ph.D. Biochemistry, 1999). Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Matthew Alan Pearson is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, litigation, appeals and 4 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a Ph.D. degree from Cornell University in 1999, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • Matthew practices at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP in Philadelphia, PA

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Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

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

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Where is Matthew Alan Pearson's law office located?
Matthew Alan Pearson's law practice is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The firm is Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Matthew Alan Pearson has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
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Matthew Alan Pearson earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (Ph.D. Biochemistry, 1999).
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Education

J.D.
University of Pennsylvania J.D. summa cum laude University of Pennsylvania
- 2005
Ph.D. Biochemistry
Cornell University
- 1999

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2005

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