Atty. Matthew Burt Smith

Atty. Matthew Burt Smith

Mr. Matthew Burt Smith is a lawyer practicing admiralty & maritime, antitrust & trade law, appeals and 12 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 28 yrs experience 28 year
Call (771) 216-9296 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Matthew Burt Smith at a glance

Matthew Burt Smith is an Associate based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Phillips & Cohen LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on contracts, bankruptcy, white collar, whistleblower, and consumer. Admitted to practice in California (1998) and District of Columbia (2002). Educated at Gonzaga University School of Law (J.D., 1997) and University of California at Santa Barbara (B.A., 1994). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Matthew Burt Smith is a lawyer practicing admiralty & maritime, antitrust & trade law, appeals and 12 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Barbara in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Matthew practices at Phillips & Cohen LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Burt Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Bankruptcy & Debt

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White Collar Crimes

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Whistleblower & Retaliation

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Consumer Protection

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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 Burt Smith

Where is Matthew Burt Smith's law office located?
Matthew Burt Smith's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Phillips & Cohen LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Burt Smith handle?
Matthew Burt Smith focuses on contracts, bankruptcy, white collar, whistleblower, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Matthew Burt Smith practiced law?
Matthew Burt Smith has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Matthew Burt Smith go to law school?
Matthew Burt Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1994).
How can I contact Matthew Burt Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Gonzaga University School of Law
- 1997
B.A.
University of California at Santa Barbara
- 1994

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1998
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2002

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