Atty. Matthew Curtis Bernstein

Atty. Matthew Curtis Bernstein

Mr. Matthew Curtis Bernstein is a lawyer practicing federal affairs and legislative, regulatory and government affairs, energy and water and 6 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew Curtis Bernstein at a glance

Matthew Curtis Bernstein is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Dla Piper Llp. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on business, government, health care, and energy. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1993) and District of Columbia (1995). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1992) and Columbia University (A.B. London, 1987). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Matthew Curtis Bernstein is a lawyer practicing federal affairs and legislative, regulatory and government affairs, energy and water and 6 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a A.B. degree from Columbia University in 1987, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Matthew practices at DLA Piper LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Curtis Bernstein's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew Curtis Bernstein 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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Government & Administrative Law

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Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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Energy & Utilities 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 Curtis Bernstein

Where is Matthew Curtis Bernstein's law office located?
Matthew Curtis Bernstein's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Dla Piper Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Curtis Bernstein handle?
Matthew Curtis Bernstein focuses on business, government, health care, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Matthew Curtis Bernstein practiced law?
Matthew Curtis Bernstein has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Matthew Curtis Bernstein go to law school?
Matthew Curtis Bernstein earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (A.B. London, 1987).
How can I contact Matthew Curtis Bernstein for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 1992
A.B. London
Columbia University
- 1987

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1993
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1995

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