Atty. Matthew Bryant
Matthew Bryant is an experienced trial and appellate attorney who focuses his practice on significant fiduciary and civil rights litigation matters. He achieves the best outcomes for clients by understanding his client’s experience, building relationships, attention to detail, and hard work.
Appellate & More Attorney · Serving Rockville, MD · 19+ Years Experience
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About Matthew Bryant at a Glance
Matthew Bryant is a Principal based in Rockville, Maryland, practicing at Joseph, Greenwald & Laake, P.A.. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, trusts, criminal defense, employment, and business. Admitted to practice in Maryland (2007), New Jersey (2014), Pennsylvania (2014), and District of Columbia U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia U.S. District Court for the Di (2014). Educated at University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law (J.D., 2007) and Kenyon College (A.B., 2001). Active member of Prince George’s County Bar Association Maryland State Bar Association. Serves clients in Rockville, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Matthew Bryant
- Matthew Bryant is an experienced trial and appellate attorney who focuses his practice on significant fiduciary and civil rights litigation matters
- He achieves the best outcomes for clients by understanding his client’s experience, building relationships, attention to detail, and hard work
- He represents trustees, personal representatives, and beneficiaries when there are disputes involving estates and trusts
- His fiduciary litigation practice includes will contests, caveat proceedings, disputes over testamentary capacity, accounting disputes, power of attorney disputes, and breaches of fiduciary duties
- Matthew also has been involved in numerous high-profile civil rights cases
- He represents students harmed or injured at school and individuals whose rights were violated by illegal police conduct, including excessive force
- Matthew has an active criminal practice defending individuals charged with crimes or being investigated by law enforcement
- Before joining the firm, Matthew clerked for the Honorable Kathryn Grill Graeff of the Court of Special Appeals, now the Appellate Court of Maryland, and the Honorable Michele D. Jaklitsch of the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County
Practice Areas Explained
Matthew Bryant's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew Bryant handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Rockville.
Wrongful Termination in Rockville
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Trusts in Rockville
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Criminal Defense in Rockville
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Employment Law in Rockville
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Business & Corporate Law in Rockville
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Rockville
Practicing law in Maryland. Legal matters in Maryland are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Rockville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maryland state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maryland brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Maryland courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Rockville Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Rockville-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Rockville Choose Matthew Bryant
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Matthew Bryant's practice in the field of wrongful termination, trusts, criminal defense, employment, and business.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Matthew Bryant brings 19+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, Matthew Bryant can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering wrongful termination, trusts, and criminal defense, Matthew Bryant can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Rockville
A Rockville-based practice means Matthew Bryant attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Matthew Bryant Handles in Rockville
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