Atty. Matthew Brian Nicholson

Atty. Matthew Brian Nicholson

Matthew Brian Nicholson is a lawyer practicing litigation, government, appeals. Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 2006, and has been licensed for 16 years.

Washington Washington 16 yrs experience 16 year
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About Matthew Brian Nicholson at a glance

Matthew Brian Nicholson is an Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Williams And Connolly Llp. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on litigation, government, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Virginia Illinois (2010) and District of Columbia (2013). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 2009) and University of Virginia (B.A. High, 2006). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Matthew Brian Nicholson is a lawyer practicing litigation, government, appeals
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 2006, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • Matthew practices at Williams & Connolly LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Brian Nicholson's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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

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Government & Administrative Law

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

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Matthew Brian Nicholson is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 Brian Nicholson

Where is Matthew Brian Nicholson's law office located?
Matthew Brian Nicholson's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Williams And Connolly Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Brian Nicholson handle?
Matthew Brian Nicholson focuses on litigation, government, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Matthew Brian Nicholson practiced law?
Matthew Brian Nicholson has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did Matthew Brian Nicholson go to law school?
Matthew Brian Nicholson earned their education at (J.D., 2009); (B.A. High, 2006).
How can I contact Matthew Brian Nicholson for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Virginia School of Law
- 2009
B.A. High
University of Virginia
- 2006

Bar Admissions

Virginia Illinois
Admitted: 2010
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2013

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